Yercaud - 'Poor man's Ooty'

The Castle like building was built by the then Collector of Salem, Mr.M.D. Cockburn who first introduced Coffee from Arabia, Apples and other fruits from South Africa between 1820 and 1829 A.D. It is believed to be the summer resort of Robert Clive The British Big Wig of the East India Company way back in the late 1800's.It is now the house of My close friend and is out of bounds for tourists. So don't venture near lest You want to get bitten by a few hounds! Believed to be the summer resort of Robert Clive of the East India Company way back in the late 1800's, it stands amidst coffee and Orange plantations and Silver Oak Trees.Yercaud is said to have played an important role in the revolt of 1958 A.D.

If you thought castles were found only in Europe, think again – the grange in Yercaud closely resembles a castle and is believed to be the summer resort of Robert Clive in the late 19th Century.

Fortification of this building was done during the Sepoy Mutiny. Ramparts were built with Gun emplacements and 3 Canons were mounted at vantage points. There is a resort alongside the Grange, which is a delight to the travelers.