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Grange Resort |
Grange Resorts, Yercaud India - Reaching into the heavens, 1500 mts above sea level, on the Shevaroy ranges of Tamil Nadu, lies a pastoral hill retreat of rare splendour Yercaud. grange resort is one km from town and 1.4 km from yercaud lake, resort has thirteen independent cottages, The airport at Tiruchirapalli is the nearest to Yercaud. |
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The resort located amidst serene surroundings, has a dramatic view of the hills descending on to the plains. The architecture is very much in keeping with the languid grace of the surroundings and the resort is equipped with every amenity. accommodation in well furnished cottages, Restaurant, CC TV on room , Indoor games , Bird Watching, Bison Viewing,air Rifle Shooting Range s, 24 hours hot and cold water supply in all rooms, Children's play park, ATV Adventure, Doctor on call, Pick up and drop from Salem , and conference facilities. |
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About Yercaud |
Yercaud is known for Coffee Plantations and Orange Groves. The lofty hills of extraordinary scenic beauty is endowed with a salubrious climate. Yercaud was a Sun Taluk upto 14.10.1997. It became a full fledged Taluk with effect from 15.10.1997. |
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There are 67 Revenue villages which have been grouped into 9 Tariff for the sake of administration and each Tariff has one Village Administrative officer. Yercaud Taluk is divided into 3 Firkas viz., Yercaud, Vellakkadai and Puthur. |
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Yercaud Town is situated above 4800' from mean sea level. The highest point in Yercaud Taluk is Shevaroy Temple which is situated at a height of 5326'. Hence, Yercaud hill area is called "Shevaroyan Hills". It is also called "Ooty of the Poor". The Summer Festival is being celebrated in the second week of May of every year. The climate of Yercaud is a moderate one. The maximum temperature is 167.6°F and minimum is 66°F. In the year 1988,the average maximum temperature was 27°C and minimum is 15°C. Winter season starts in the month of September and ends in December. During Winter, the hills are covered by mist and looks beautiful.
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There is a long road going around the middle part of the Taluk connecting Nagalur, Semmanatham, Cauvery Peak, Vellakkadai, Manjakuttai villages and it is 35 kms in length. There is also a bus route from Salem to Yercaud via Ayothiyapattanam, Kuppanur and Kottachedu. State Transport Corporation, Salem and two private operations serve the travelling public. There are many villages connected by bus in Yercaud Taluk.
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The main crop of this Taluk is Coffee. At first, Coffee was cultivated in "Grange Estate" in the year 1820. Coffee plant was brought from Africa to Yercaud by the then collector Thiru. Cock burn in the year 1820. Jack Fruit, Berri, Orange, Guava and spices like Pepper and Cardamom are the other crops raised in Coffee Estate. Sandalwood, Teak and Silver Oak are abundant.
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