Yercaud - 'Poor man's Ooty'

General Information

  • Altitude 1,500 metres.
  • Clothing Cottons in summer and light woollen in winter.
  • Languages Tamil and English.
  • Location 33km From Salem, Tamil Nadu.
  • Population 693,236 (2001 Census)
  • State Tamil Nadu
  • District Salem
  • Area (Approx.) 383 sq. km.
  • STD Code +914281
  • Season to travel Summer
  • Nearest Rail Salem
  • Nearest Airport Trichy
  • Temperature Range (deg C)
  • Summer Max 30ºC, Min 16ºC
  • Winter Max 25ºC, Min 13ºC
  • Hospitals
  • Government Hospital, 1km from Bus Stand.
  • Providence Hospital, 1km from Bus Stand to Lady's Seat on Road.
  • Government Primary Health Centre Valavanthi (8km from Bus Stand).