<a href="https://universaladventures.in/travel-guide/places-to-visit-in-yercaud" target="_blank">Yercaud</a> is a hill station near <a href="https://universaladventures.in/city/Salem" target="_blank">Salem</a>, in the Servarayan range of hills (anglicized as Shevaroys) in the Eastern Ghats. It is at an altitude of 1515 meters (4969 feet) above sea level. The total extent of Yercaud Taluk is 382.67 Sq.kms. including Reserve Forest. The entire Taluk is a Township. Yercaud has also a Panchayat Union with its HeadQuarters at Yercaud and its Jurisdiction is the same as for Yercaud Taluk. Popular as the "Poor man's Ooty". Yercaud is one of the low-cost hill station destinations in India.

By Air:&nbsp;
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<li>The nearest Airports are <a href="https://universaladventures.in/city/Bangalore" target="_blank">Bangalore</a> (250km) and Coimbatore (190km). All are connected to Chennai.</li>
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By Road: &nbsp;
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<li>There are regular bus services between Yercaud and Salem, which are connected to Chennai, <a href="https://universaladventures.in/city/Madurai" target="_blank">Madurai</a>, Tiruchirappalli, Tiruvannamalai, Coimbatore, Bangalore, <a href="https://universaladventures.in/city/Pondicherry" target="_blank">Pondicherry</a>, and Tirupati among other Places.</li>
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By Train: &nbsp;
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<li>The nearest railway station is Salem Junction (35 km).</li>
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Yercaud!! Such a hill station is near Salem. Beautiful place for sure and many memories to make being there. Besides being a beautiful place offering so many adventure activities, Yercaud has also established a Panchayat Union with its headquarters in Yercaud, and its jurisdiction is the same as that of the Yercaud Taluk. popularly known as the "poor man's Ooty." Yercaud is one of the low-cost hill station destinations in India. A phenomenal place for budget travelers. Backpackers!! Get ready for Yercaud on your next trip.

Snorkeling is the practice of swimming on or through a body of water while equipped with a diving mask, a shaped breathing tube called a snorkel, and usually swim fins. In cooler waters, a wetsuit may also be worn. The use of this equipment allows the snorkeler to observe underwater attractions for extended periods with relatively little effort and to breathe while face-down at the surface.
 
Location: Yercaud
Best Time to Do: October to June
Duration: 45min
Price Range: 2500 INR (approx) per person

One of the best reasons to visit this park is it offers a wide range of adventure sports right from rope climbing to Biking to Zipline and whatnot. Undoubtedly, this park is one of the most sought-after in Yercaud for adventure sports. With activities suited for every age, they keep everyone in the family engaged. ATV riding and high rope walking activities are something for adventure lovers not to miss. Make sure you try them without giving them a go.
 
Location: Yercaud
Best Time to Do: October to June
Duration: 20min
Price Range: 500 INR (approx) per person

Looking for an option to get him or her eliminated? Bring them here, get to the park, and shoot them down. Of course, with the paintball gun! Whether you look out for healthy trekking along the side of stunning flora &amp; fauna with your friends or hardcore adventure activities like riding that Terrain Vehicle or even those bungee jumps, you get it all here in Poppy Hills Adventure Park. The list of sports and activities is endless including the Zip-line, Ropes Course, Urban Zip-line, Jummaring, Slackline, etc.
 
Location: Yercaud
Best Time to Do: October to June
Duration: 30 min&nbsp;
Price Range: 800 INR (approx) per person

Wondering what to do with all those additional time on hand in Yercaud? Head straight to the <a href="https://universaladventures.in/products/paintball-in-yercaud" target="_blank">paintball in Yercaud </a>which can be fun for the next couple of hours. And that is exactly the reason why people are making a beeline for this park. You do not need to worry about the paint and dirt. They provide all the authentic gear, from camouflage jackets to proper air guns. Keep pressing those triggers and gunning your enemies down, sure way to a load of fun. The so-called battlefield is covered with dense foliage of tree cover and leaves to give a feeling of being on the live battlefield.
 
Location: Yercaud
Best Time to Do: October to June
Duration: 45min&nbsp;
Price Range: 500 INR (approx) per person

Kayaking is the use of a kayak for moving over the water. It is distinguished from canoeing by the sitting position of the paddler and the number of blades on the paddle. A kayak is a low-to-the-water, canoe-like boat in which the paddler sits facing forward, legs in front, using a double-bladed paddle to pull front-to-back on one side and then the other in rotation.] Most kayaks have closed decks, although sit-on-top and inflatable kayaks are growing in popularity as well.
 
Location: Yercaud
Best Time to Do: October to June
Duration: 45min
Price Range: 500 INR (approx) per person

Recreational outdoor activities are undoubtedly a great source to revitalize your holiday vacation. And when it comes to the recreational adventure games in Yercaud, it becomes even more exciting and thrilling. The recreation activities in Yercaud are a collection of different Yercaud adventure games and popular things to do in Yercaud. It brings in an opportunity for adults and kids to have amusement, learn, and enjoy themselves with family or friends.
 
Location: Yercaud
Best Time to Do: October to June
Duration: 1hr
Price Range:1200 INR (approx) per person

The best part about trekking on this hill station is that it offers treks of different difficulty levels, ensuring that everyone can enjoy them. Some of the more memorable trekking points in Yercaud are Tipperary View Point, Pagoda Point, Ladies Seat, Gent's Seat, Arthur's Seat, and Heaven's Ledge.
 
Location: Yercaud
Best Time to Do: October to June
Duration: 3-4hr
Price Range: 2000 INR (approx) per person

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