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 Yercaud
Lake - The first thing that attracts a visitor is the lake. It
is a picturesque pool surrounded by gardens and well wooded trees.
Boating in the cold water of the lake is enchanting as well as
refreshing. The Anna Park
: Near the Lake. It is a lovely garden.
 Lady's
Seat : It overlooks the winding ghat road and provides a breath
- taking view. This view is spectacular at night with the twinking
lights of Salem town in sight. The Tourists can have a panoramic view of
the plains below through the telescope mounted at the Lady's seat.
Pagoda Point Another vantage view point.
Killiyur
Falls : This 3000 feet high water
falls is situated amidst picturesque surroundings.
The Servaroyan Temple :
It is situated atop Servaroyan hill. The
tribals here celebrate their annual festival in May every year.
The Montfort School :
The Montfort School and the Sacred Heart
Convent are the two famous educational institutions at Yercaud imparting
education to boys and girls respectively.
The Retreat :
Started in 1945 by the brothers of Don Bosco. This
institution serves as a Novitiate House where students of the religious
order stay and study.
Excursion-
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Namakkal (81 kms)
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There are rock-cut caves and a
beautiful Hanuman temple here, which has one of the largest statues
of the monkey-god in the country |
Tiruchengodu
(74 kms) |
This is another pilgrim centre which
has an ancient temple dedicated to Ardhanareeswar - a unique concept
of Saivism where the deity is half male and half female.
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Sankagiri (68 kms)
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The famous fort of Hyder Ali and Tipu
Sultan of Mysore who fought with the British until Tipu was defeated
at Srirangapatnam in 1792. |
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Salem (33 kms) |
This is the largest city in the region
and has some old temples but is basically known for its industries,
mainly steel, sago and hand weaving. |
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Mettur (94 kms) |
This multi - purpose dam built on the
River Cauvery is a nice picnic spot, situated as it is, amidst well
- maintained gardens. Water from the Stanley reservoir is used for
irrigating a major portion of the plains of central Tamil Nadu.
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Place of
Worship
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Temple : |
Servaroyan Temple, Sri Raja Rajeswari
Temple |
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Churches : |
Sacred Heart Church, The Retreat
Church, St.Joseph's Church, Holy Trinity Church, C.S.I. Church and
Lutheran Church. |
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Mosque : |
Yercaud Mosque. |
Shopping: The Salem
Co-operative Super Market Branch and the Main
Bazaar.
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