Bangalore - Weekend trip - Yercaud

Yercaud is an ideal weekend get way from Bangalore.It is about 227 kms South East of Bangalore.Yercaud, is situated on the Shevaroyan Hill Range in Salem district of Tamil Nadu. It is a small, quiet hill station with a pleasant climate. It can be visited any time of the year because of a year-round salubrious climate.Big Lake, Bear's Cave, Killiyur Falls, and Botanical Garden are some of the other attractions.It is known as 'Poor Man's Ooty' as it is considered cheaper than the star hill station of Tamil Nadu. The total travel time should be about 4 hours.Getting to Yercaud : Bangalore-Omalur via Hosur, Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri, Omalur (NH7), Omalur-Yercaud (State Highway).