Yercaud which is 1515 metres above sea level is 333 sq. km in extent.The English used Yercaud as a summer retreat and their legacy is still all over the place. Yercaud is famous for coffee and pepper.

          The lofty hills are of extraordinary scenic beauty endowed with a salubrious climate.The hills are alive- and they beckon the avid traveler with a host of attractions ranging from the hackneyed to the never-before.One can stare at the beautiful glimpses from Pagoda point, go boating in the lake or trek the mountains or explore the unthreaded caves or make a wish at the wishing well here.

          The list is endless.For those who don't want to do anything can simply lie on their back and discover the warm beauty of nature.