The picturesque hill station of Yercaud is known for its sprawling tea and coffee estates, fruit orchards and spice plantations. Located beautifully in the Shevaroy Ranges in the soaring Eastern Ghats of Tamil Nadu, Yercaud is a hill station that has a colonial charm of its own. Winding routes, extensive flora and fauna and beautiful, serene lakes, determine the charm of this town. The pleasing climate attracts travelers all through the year and the coffee blossoms that bloom in April, offer a spectacular view. Owing to its beauty and abundance of lush greenery, Yeracaud is considered to be the Jewel of the South. Myriads of trees around the lake make this place heavenly. This is why locals fondly called it Yeri-Kaadu which means Lake Forest. One can visit Orchidarium, orange groves, Lake, Kaveri Peak, Killiyur Falls, Lay’s Seat, Arthur's Seat, Pagoda Point and the Servarayan temple situated at the height of 5,326 ft.