Explore Yercaud: A Day of Education and Nature

Day 1: Educational Exploration

Yercaud, India

7:30AM

Breakfast at Hotel Grand Palace

Start your day with a hearty breakfast at Hotel Grand Palace, renowned for its delicious South Indian dosa and filter coffee that will energize you for a day of exploration.
From your hotel, it's a short drive to your first destination.
INR 300, 1 hour

8:30AM

Visit the Yercaud Lake

Take a tranquil stroll around Yercaud Lake, learning about the unique ecosystem and the rare fish species while enjoying the scenic beauty.
Located just 5 km from Hotel Grand Palace, park your vehicle in the designated area.
Free, 1.5 hours

10:00AM

Visit the Botanical Garden

Explore the Yercaud Botanical Garden, where you can learn about diverse plant species and their medicinal properties, perfect for nature lovers.
From Yercaud Lake, it's a short 2 km drive to the botanical garden.
INR 50, 1.5 hours

12:00PM

Lunch at Selva Restaurant

Treat yourself to a delicious local cuisine lunch at Selva Restaurant, famous for its spicy Chettinad biryani and fresh vegetable curry.
This restaurant is only about 1 km away from the Botanical Garden.
INR 400, 1 hour

1:00PM

Visit the Servarayan Temple

Next, journey to the historical Servarayan Temple, perched on the highest point of Yercaud, where you can absorb the spiritual ambience and learn about the local beliefs.
It's a 3 km uphill drive to reach the temple.
Free, 1.5 hours

2:30PM

Explore the Lady's Seat

Visit the scenic viewpoint Lady's Seat, where you can see panoramic views of the plains and learn about the local history connected to the place, making it a perfect spot for photography.
A 2 km drive takes you from the temple to this viewpoint.
Free, 1 hour

3:30PM

Coffee at The Hilltop Restaurant

Relax with a refreshing cup of coffee at The Hilltop Restaurant, which offers splendid views along with valuable local folklore shared by the staff.
Only 1 km from Lady's Seat, it’s a leisurely drive.
INR 150, 0.5 hour

4:00PM

Visit the Vidyuth Sthala

Learn about renewable energy at Vidyuth Sthala, where you can witness models of hydro power stations and discuss the importance of sustainable energy.
This is just a 1 km drive from The Hilltop Restaurant.
Free, 1 hour

5:00PM

Return to Yercaud Lake

Head back to Yercaud Lake for a serene evening boat ride, reflecting on the day’s learnings and the beautiful nature around you.
It's about a 5 km drive back to the lake area.
INR 150, 1 hour

6:00PM

Dinner at Rock Fort Hotel

End your day with a delectable dinner at Rock Fort Hotel, enjoying traditional Tamil meals with local ingredients and a view of the sunset.
A short 2 km drive from the lake will take you to the restaurant.
INR 500, 1.5 hours
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