Yercaud - It Is Not As Much Of Expensive Than Either Kodaikanal Or Ooty

YERCAUD HILL STATION 

AT 

TAMILNADU

Yercaud is situated at an altitude of 4970 feet , on the Shevaroys Hills of the Eastern Ghats, located in Salem District of Northern Tamil Nadu. Because of the abundance of Trees and that happened to be near the Lake made the locals to call this area as Yeri – Kaadu meaning Lake Forest.

Later on the name turned out to be Yercaud and it is also called as Jewel of the South. Yercaud Taluk spreads in an about 382.67 Sq.km area which includes the Reserve Forest also. While rest of this region, including the predominantly short and rocky hills of the Eastern Ghats welcomes all with its cool climate.

 The temperature never rises above 29⁰C and does not drop down below 13⁰C degrees. Yercaud is less expensive than either Udhagamandalam or Kodaikanal.

This hill station is an enchanting destination which can be explored during a romantic honeymoon, family vacations, or while vacationing with friends or colleagues.

A part of the Shevaroys range of hills in the Eastern Ghats, Yercaud has several hills and bountiful areas to explore. Some of the best places to visit in Yercaud are filled with natural beauty and abundance of flora and fauna, making this sleepy hill station a mesmerizing and enthralling holiday destination.

Some of the best places to visit in Yercaud are Emerald Lake, Anna Park, Lady's Seat, Shevaroy Temple, Small Lake, Bear's Point, Pagoda Point, Killiyur Falls and Botanical Garden. Yercaud is a picturesque hill stations on the Eastern Ghats and trekking here can be one of the most pleasurable experiences. The highest point in Yercaud is the Servarayan temple, which is situated at a height of 5326 feet.

Yercaud is known for its plantations majorly of coffee, orange, jackfruit, guava, cardamom and black pepper. The forests of Yercaud have an abundance of sandalwood, teak and silver oaks. From wild animals like bison, deer, foxes, mongooses, snakes, squirrels to birds like bulbuls, kites, sparrows and swallows can be found in these forests.

Summer Festival celebrated in Yercaud in the month of May is a special attraction. This festival is marked by a 7-day exhibition of flowers, dog shows, boating races and a village fair.

By Air

Tiruchirapalli Airport, distanced by about 163 km is the nearest airport that operates certain flights, much to the delight of frequent flyers. Landing at the Tiruchirapalli Airport, tourists can avail the services of a hired taxi to reach Yercaud.

By Train

The nearest railway station is in Salem (36kms) and Salem Town (33kms). Also there are direct trains to Yercaud from Chennai, Coimbatore and Bangalore.

By Bus

Yercaud is 190 km from Coimbatore, 220km from Bangalore and 357kms from Chennai and is well connected to all these cities through an efficient road network system. Many buses pass through Yercaud on their way to and from Salem, which is a mid-size industrial town.

Weekend Tour - Ahmedabad To Dwarka

AHMEDABAD-DWARKA

Located in Jamnagar district of Gujarat, Dwarka is one of the most valued religious destinations In India because of the great temple of Lord Krishna. The Dwarkadhish temple also known as the Jaggat Mandir is a popular Hindu temple devoted to Lord Krishna, who is worshipped here by the name of "King of Dwarka' or "Dwarkadhish". The place attracts lots of people from around the world who holds faith in the divine creature.

At Tour My India, we offer a weekend tour to Dwarka from Ahmedabad. Our Ahmedabad Dwarka Weekend Tour will take you on an incredible journey to attain sanctity and peace. With our weekend tour to Dwarka, you will be visiting the famous Dwarkadish Temple, Bet Dwarka, Nageswar Mahadev temple and the Bala Hanuman Temple where you can listen to the prayers and chants offered to the Lord. So, be a part of our splendid tour and have a great weekend ahead.

Day 01: Ahmedabad – Jamnagar - Dwarka

In the morning, we will drive to Dwarka. En-route visit Jamnagar and the Bala Hanuman Temple.

The Bala Hanuman Temple is a holy place honoured by the devotees of Lord Ram. It is one of the famous temples acknowledged for the nonstop chanting of Jai Ram or Shri Ram. The chanting started in 1964 and since then it has never stopped. Thus, the temple has got a place for in the Guinness Book of World Records for this record. People here chant Lord Ram's name in shifts, 24 hours a day.

After visit the temple, we will continue our drive to Dwarka. On arrival, check into the hotel. In the evening, we will attend Aarti and Darshan at Dwarkadhish Temple. An overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 02: Dwarka – Bet Dwarka - Dwarka

We will visit the Dwarkadhish temple for morning Aarti and Darshan early in the morning. Later, we will return back to the hotel for breakfast. After breakfast, we will transfer you to the Jetty to board the boat for Bet Dwarka.

Bet Dwarka, also known as Bet Shankhoddar, is just 5 kms from Okha Junction in sea and Okha is again about 30 kms from Dwarka. The place is believed to be the one where Lord Krishna lived with his family when he ruled at Dwarka. It is also the place where Vishnu slew the demon Shankhasura. Tourists visit the Krishna temple here that holds a major religious significance.

Later, we will return to jetty by boat and drive back to Dwarka. En-route, we will visit the Nageswar Mahadev temple. The Puranas mention 12 Jyotirlingas or columns of light representing Lord Shiva, who manifested himself in that form in different parts of India. This shrine of Lord Shiva near Dwarka is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas.

Further, we will continue our drive to Dwarka. On arrival, check into the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 03: Dwarka – Ahmedabad

In the morning, we will visit the Rukmani Temple – Temple of Lord Krihsna's wife. Later, we will return back to hotel for breakfast. After breakfast, we will leave for Ahmedabad. On arrival at Ahmedabad, we will drop you at your own desired location.

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No. of Pax (Per Person Cost)	Budget Hotels	Deluxe Hotels	Luxury Hotels
02 Pax	INR. 9415	INR. 10105	INR. 11485
04 Pax	INR. 6468	INR. 7158	INR. 8538
06 Px	INR. 5040	INR. 5730	INR. 7110

The Above Cost Includes:

·         Accommodation as per the itinerary

·         Daily breakfast

·         All the ground transport and sightseeing by exclusive vehicle

·         Driver allowance

·         Toll tax

·         Parking

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The Above Cost Doesn't Includes:

·         Any other expenses not mentioned under includes items

Note: Package not valid during Festivals and long weekend.

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UNESCO Declared World Heritage Sites In Tamil Nadu - Mamallapuram

UNESCO  DECLARED WORLD HERITAGE SITES

IN TAMIL NADU 

MAMALLAPURAM

Mamallapuram or Mahabalipuram is 58 Kms South of Chennai. King Mahabali was killed by Lord Vishnu hence it was namedMahabalipuram ; The Pallava King Narasimha Varman I , a great wrestler, was called as MAMALLAN, hence it was namedMAMALLAPURAM, are the two legends available related to the naming of this town. This has an exotic 20 Km Sea Shore that attracts both local and international Tourists. This was created by the Pallava Dynasty and was the seaport of Pallava Dynasty between 7th and 10th Century. 650 - 750 AD was considered as the Golden Age of Pallava dynasty.

It is known especially for its Temples in the form of Chariots called rathas, mandapams (cave sanctuaries), huge open-air reliefs such as the famous and excellent 100 foot long “Descent of the Ganges”/ “ Arjuna Penance”, and the temple Rivage with innumerable glorious sculptures of Lord Siva. Sculpture and Art college, Sculpture Workshops, Handicrafts, long and beautiful sea shore attracts millions of tourist throughout the year. Mahabalipuram was included in the World Heritage Monuments list of 1984 by UNESCO