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Cottages of Grange Resort
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Tariff Details Grange Resort
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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. |
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grange resort is one km from
town and 1.4 km from yercaud lake, resort has eleven 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 , room services, 24
hours hot and cold water supply in all rooms, Children's play park,
Swimming pool, Doctor on call, Pick up and drop from Salem , and
conference facilities. |
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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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