Leave Bangalore around 10:30 PM on 9 October. The usual coach route is via NH 44 to Salem, then up the Yercaud ghat road; allow roughly 6–7 hours including a tea and bio break. The final climb has hairpin bends, so keep the coach together and confirm your operator is comfortable with the ghat road. Aim to reach DNC Shevaroys Resorts & Spa between 6:00 and 7:00 AM; coordinate the group drop-off and coach parking with the resort in advance. Early room access may depend on availability, but breakfast, freshening up and a proper rest are planned until 10:00 AM.
Assemble in the lobby at 10:30 AM, then head to Yercaud Lake and adjacent Anna Park for an easy-paced visit. The lake is the lively centre of town; the gardens are a pleasant place to regroup, though weekend crowds can build by late morning. Allow about two hours for both, and check current opening times and any entry or boating charges locally. Return to the resort for the scheduled 1:00 PM lunch at the DNC Shevaroys Resorts & Spa dining room; for a group meal, confirm the menu and service timing ahead of time. Budget roughly ₹500–₹1,000 per person.
After lunch, visit Pagoda Point and then Lady’s Seat, on Yercaud’s eastern side. The drive between viewpoints is short, but allow extra time for coach movement, parking and getting 160 people on and off together. These are best enjoyed for the broad views over the plains; visibility can vary, so keep the stops relaxed rather than rushing for a particular view. Return to DNC Shevaroys Resorts & Spa by about 4:00 PM for a refresh and resort leisure before the evening party games and group activities. Settle in for the planned DJ, snacks and dinner from 8:00 PM, then stay overnight at the resort.
Start gently with a nature walk or a little downtime around DNC Shevaroys Resorts & Spa from 7:00 AM, then have breakfast at the resort around 8:00. Keep the walk easy after the overnight trip, and use the time to pack before the day’s activities.
From 9:30 to 11:30 AM, use the resort’s activity space for relay races and team challenges; for 160 people, split into smaller teams and confirm the space, equipment and any rain plan with the resort in advance. Afterward, refresh and finish check-out formalities, then have lunch in the resort dining room from about 12:30 to 1:30 PM. Budget roughly ₹500–₹1,000 per person, and settle any extras before boarding.
Allow time to load luggage and take a final bio break before the planned 2:00 PM coach departure. The route descends to Salem and continues toward Bangalore on NH 44; plan on around 6–7 hours, including a refreshment and bio break, with arrival expected around 8:00–9:00 PM. Coordinate coach assignments and the drop-off point in advance, and confirm with the operator that the vehicles are suitable for the hill road.
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