India, the sub-continental country is known for its richness in culture and tradition. For visualizing the geographic neighbors of India, the Northern side is bordered by the wide range of the huge snow clad Himalayas, the west by the Arabian Sea, and the East is covered by the Bay of Bengal. It is the southern side that is very unique as both these seas mingle with the Indian Ocean. The Land that is located in the tip of the country, where the three seas get united is none other than Cape Comerin or Kanyakumari.

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The name of this place has been christened after the virgin goddess – Kanyakumari Amman. As per mythology, Goddess Parvati under the disguise of Devi Kanniya did a penance in one of the rocks in this area to get the hand of Lord Shiva. Hence this place is also a popular pilgrimage. Kanyakumari and its surroundings are believed to be part of the land which was created by Parasurama, incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Folktales and mythological stories speak volumes about Kanyamymari.
In historical times, Kanyakumari was once referred to as the “ALEXANDRIA OF THE EAST”. This place was a great centre for art, culture, civilization and pilgrimage for many years, in addition, it was also a famous centre for commerce and trade.
If you talk about modern Kanyakumari, some of the distinctive monuments are located on the sea; there are two rocks known as ‘twin rocks’. Each of them are distinctive and landmarks, both symbolizing the rich past of Indian heritage, having the monuments of swamy Vivekananda and Saint Thiruvalluvar.

Major tourist attractions:

Kumari Amman – The temple is located on the shore and is devoted to a manifestation of Parvati. The temple is located at a picturesque point, and commands a breathtaking views of the surrounding natural beauty. The diamond nose ring of the deity can even be witnessed from the sea. The timings of visits to the temple are from 4.30 AM to 12.15 PM & 4.PM to 8.15 PM. Annual Festivals are the Car festival (May / June) and Navaratri (Nine Days) Festival (September / October). The temple can be very crowded at certain points.

Mahatma Gandhi Memorial – The monument was built on the spot where there is an urn that contained the ashes of Mahatma Gandhi before they were immersed into the river. The architecture of the temple is designed in a way so that the first rays of the sun fall exactly on the place where the ashes of this great personality were kept. Visting Hours are from 7 AM To 7 PM. Entrance is free for tourists.

Udaigiri Fort – The fort was built by King Marthanda Verma and has a factory where guns are manufactured. The splendid Padmanabhapuram Palace is a huge mansion of the Travancore Kings, recognized for its captivating artistic appeal.

Thiruvalluvar Statue – The pedestal of the statue is of 38 feet height and the statue located on the pedestal is 95 feet tall with a grand total height of 133 feet for the entire sculpture. The 3 tier pedestal known as Atharapeedam is surrounded by an artistic Mandapa known as Alankara Mandapam with 38 feet height. Surrounding the Alankara Mandapa stand 10 elephant statues, signifying 8 directions; the remaining 2 directions are with earth and space down. Visting Hours – 8 AM To 4 PM.

Vivekananda Rock Memorial – Essentially a sacred monument, built by the Vivekananda Rock Memorial Committee to commemorate the visit of Swamy Vivekananda to “Shripada Parai” during 24th, 25th and 26th December 1892 for deep meditation and enlightenment. Visting Hours – 7 AM To 4 PM.

Suchindrum – Suchindrum is a small village about 12 km. from Kanyakumari and about seven kilometres from Nagercoil. This holy place is located on the bank of the river Pazhayar, adjoining to fertile fields and coconut groves; the temple is dedicated to Sri Sthanumalayan. This word denotes Siva, Vishnu and Brahmma – Sthanu represents Siva, Mal represents Vishnu while Ayan represents Brhamma i.e. Siva, Vishnu and Brhamma in “One Form”.

Mathur Hanging Bridge – This bridge constructed in 1966, is the tallest as well as the longest trough bridge in Asia, having a height of 115 feet and a length of one kilometre.

St. Xavier Church – The church records show that the church was built in the year 1600 A.D. In the year 1865, the Church was enlarged and the shrine of our lady was also renovated and vaulted over. In 1930, the church was raised to the status of a Cathedral.

Padmanabhapuram Palace – It is one of the four municipalities in the district; 55 Km. south of Trivandrum, about two km. east of Thuckalay and 35 km. from Kanyakumari on the Trivandrum-Cape Comerin road. This town is surrounded by a fort with an area of 187 acres. The ancient capital of Travancore might be constructed before AD 1601. The palace with an area of seven acres, is situated in the very centre on the Padmanabhapuram Fort, amidst hills, dales and rivers. The palace which is situated in Kanyakumari District is under the control of a Curator of the Archaeological Department of Kerala Government.

Tirparappu Water Falls – The Kodayar makes its descend at Tirparappu and the water fall at this place, about 13km. from Pechiparai dam. The river bed is rocky and about 300 feet in length. The water falls from a height of nearly 50 feet and the water flows for about seven months in a year.

Muttom Beach – The famous beach at Muttom is located about 16 kms from Nagercoil and 32 kms from Kanyakumari. Muttom is famous for its beautiful landscaping and high rocks dipping into the sea at the beach-side. The sun set view point at Muttom is one of the most Panoramic view points in the district. Another attraction of Muttom is the century old light-house built by the British.

Vattakottai (Circular Fort) – A granite fort six kilometres north-east of Kanyakumari cape, forms the terminal of a line of ramparts known as the South Tranvancore lines built by Marthanda Varma to serve as defence for Nanjil Nadu. It is rectangular in shape and covers an area of about three and a half acres.

Peer Mohamed Dargah, Thuckalay (35 kms) – This dargah is named after Peer Mohamed Oliyullah, the great philosopher Mohamed Appa, who wrote many books on philosophy.

Sunrise and Sunset – Sunrise can be seen in Kanniyakumari through out the year at Bay of Bengal. Sunset can be seen from View Tower through out the year except the months of June, July and August.

Places to stay:
Hotel Parvathi Residency, Kanyakumari (link)
Hotel Singaar International (link)
Indienhermitage (link)
Hotel SeaView (link)
Hotel Cape Residency
Saagar Hotel
Melody Park Hotel.
Ashok Hotel

Reaching there

By Air: The nearest airport from Kanyakumari is situated at Trivandrum about 80 kms away.

By Rail: Kanyakumari is well connected by rail to major parts of the country.

By Road: Extensive road network connects Kanyakumari to other parts of the country.

External articles / blogs:

1. travelonthedollar.com (link): Has a few photos also

The oldest and the most ancient landmark in this town is the temple of Goddess Kumari who prayed to Lord Shiva to be accepted as wife by him. The name of this place has taken after the name of the Goddess. During the British Raj, it was also known as ‘Cape Comorin’, is probably a British spoilt version of ‘Kumari’, which mean virgin. The town is so small that an enthusiastic tourist may actually walk the entire length and breadth of the town and not shed a drop of sweat. Anyway, buses are available and the fares are rock bottom. The auto rickshaws fares are also very reasonable. In short, travelling in and around Kanyakumari is not expensive.

2. Indian Weatherman (link): Lots of photos

In 1609 AD Viswanatha Nayak of Madurai captured Kanyakumari. Afterwards there was no real threat to Venad Kings. Kanyakumari thus became an integral part of the Venad Empire with the capital at Padmanabhapuram. King Anizham Thirunal Marthanda Varma(1729-1758) of Venad dynasty formed Travancore ( Modern Kerala) by extending his domain further north up to Aluva. Kanyakumari thus came to be known as Southern Travancore. In 1741, King Marthanda Varma another great king from the same dynasty overcame the Dutch East India Company forces at the fiercely fought “Battle of Colachel.”

3. Video of Kanyakumari (link)
4. Post on triter.com (link)

Nearest airport from Kanyakumari is Trivandrum in the neighbouring state of Kerala. It takes about two hours by train or bus to go Kanyakumari from Trivandrum. Kanyakumari is well connected by rail to all major cities in India like Chennai, Trivandrum, Bombay, New Delhi, Kolkata, and Bangalore. Buses are frequently available from Thiruvananthapuram, the closest major transport hub. Long distance buses are available from Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai etc.

5. Nice Events on Blogspot.com (link)

Kanyakumari (also spelt as Kanniyakumari) order is contoured by Tirunelveli district in the northwestern and point, by Kerala denote in the northwest and confluence of Mount Sea and Soldier Ocean in the west and south. The coastline is nigh uniform eliminate for few points of come projects into the sea at Cape Comorin.

6. Post with great photos on indiaouting.com (link)

The temple of Goddess Kumari is rather small by South Indian standards, but comes with the usual ingredients of Pujaris (Hindu Priests), Poojas, Kumkums, and Prasads (sweet offerings made to Gods). All men are supposed to enter the temple with bare torsos as it deemed to be a mark of respect to the Devi. You should be careful about the touts in the temple.

7. miyzone on blogspot with some photos (link)
8. Photo of waves striking the rocks at Kanyakumari (link)
9. Post with great photos at oktatabyebye.com (link)

After lunch, we set out to see the Swami Vivekananda Rock Memorial, by boat. There are regular ferry services from the jetty which is very close to the TTDC resort. We were lucky to get the last ferry, at 4.30 p.m. and were taken first to the Thrivallavur Statue, a famous Tamil poet of yester years. The statue is magnificent and stands tall on a rock near the Swami Vivekananda Rock Memorial – the author of the philosophical work Tirukkural – a treatise on the Indian way of life.

10. Description of the Kanyakumari Temple (link)

he main entrance to the temple is through the northern gate though the deity is facing east. The eastern entrance is kept closed except on special occasions when the deity is taken out for ceremonial bath. Three corridors surround the sanctum. The outer corridor has no special shrines, but after a walk round it the devotees cross the ‘Navarathiri mandapam’ and a pathway leads to the second corridor encircling the shrine. There stands the flag mast or ‘Kodisthambam’. From here you can have a clear view of the Goddess. A move further forward will take you in front of the sanctum.

11. Story on travelpod.com (link)

Swami Vivkeananda, also known as the wandering monk, travelled all over India. When he visited Kanyakumari in December 1892, he was drawn to the two rock islets which are the southernmost tip of India. He did not have money to hire a boat so he swam to the rocks. He meditated on the rock for three days and had a vision of one India. The main hall has a tall statue of Swami Vivekananda. The other hall is built around a foot shaped carving on the rock. According to folklore this is the foot print of goddess Kumari who stood on this rock on one foot in penance. There is also a meditation hall called Dhyana Mandapam.

12. Photos of sunrise at Kanyakumari (link)
13. Post on worldoftimepass.com (link)

Though there are several places of tourist-interest in the town and district, Kanyakumari is especially popular in India for its spectacular and unique sunrise and sunset. The confluence of three ocean bodies – the Bay of Bengal, the Indian Ocean, and the Arabian Sea – makes the sunrise and sunset even more special. On balmy, full-moon evenings, (locally called Chitra Pournami) one can also see the moon-rise and sunset at the same time – on either side of the horizon.

14. Photos of the rocks at Kanyakumari (link)

How to plan ? Max time required for seeing whole Kanyakumari is 1 full day . Reach Kanyakumari by morning 5am and then complete sunrise (mostly at 6am; depends on seasons) and then get into prebooked hotel and complete breakfast and then visit Kanyakumari Temple , just beside the sunrise view point ; and then go for a trip to vivekananda memorial hall ( trip will be close to 2-3hrs) ;complete lunch and then you have option either to visit Padhmanabhapuram palace or go to some beaches near kanyakumari, watch sunset

15. Photos of Udaygiri Fort (link)

Photo Galleries:

1. Shunya.net Photos (link)
2. Kanyakumari Photos (link)
3. Photos of Kanyakumari at holidayiq.com (link)
4. MichaelJM’s Kanyakumari Photos (link)
5. Great photos of Kanyakumari on Sulekha.com (link)
6. Photos of Kanyakumari on oktatabyebye.com (link)

Kanyakumari forms the southern most end of mainland India, being the place where the Arabian Sea, the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean merge (and consequently being famous for the merge of 3 different bodies of water). Kanyakumari has been a great center for culture, civilization and pilgrimage for years. Kanyakumari is named after the virgin goddess Kanyakumari whose temple is situated here. Legends have it that Kanya Devi, an incarnation (avatar) of Goddess Parvati, was to wed Lord Shiva but he did not turn up for the wedding (having turned back in a mistake) and the marriage never took place. According to legends, the rice and cereals meant for the marriage remained uncooked. Even today, stones that look exactly like rice and cereals are available in the market. It is a common belief that these stones are the leftovers of the legendary marriage, which could not be solemnized. As the marriage could not take place, Kanya Devi became a virgin goddess.

Map of Kanyakumari on MapMyIndia.com

Besides its importance as a Hindu pilgrim center, it is famous for its beautiful views of sunrise and sunset over the waters. The multicolored sand is a unique feature of the beach here. Due to its proximity to the sea, Kanyakumari enjoys a pleasant climate and can be visited throughout the year. However, the best season to visit this place would be between October and March. During summers, the temperature can rise to a high of 34.8°C while it can dip to a low of 20.4°C during winters.
Kanyakumari or the Cape Comorin was once known as the Alexandria of the east. A hub of art, culture, civilization, and pilgrimage for years, it was famous for commerce and trade. The architecture of this beautiful beach land is greatly inspired by the influence of many religions like Islam, Christianity and Jainism. Kanyakumari was ruled by the Cholas, the Cheras, the Pandyas and the Nayaks, all great rulers of south India. The credit for the architectural beauty of the temples found in Kanyakumari goes to these rulers. As per convention, Kanyakumari was given the name Cape Comorin by the British as it was easier for them to pronounce.
Christianity arrived in South India around AD 52 through St. Thomas, one of the twelve Apostles of Christ. However, European missionaries, who arrived in the 16th century, propagated Christianity in the area. St. Francis Xavier (April 7, 1506 – December 2, 1552) was the pioneer in preaching Christianity in the present day Kanyakumari district. Islam is believed to have entered the southern part of India through Kanyakumari during the early part of the eighth century AD through traders and missionaries who came through sea-routes. Islam, Christianity and Jainism have also contributed to the architectural wealth and literary heritage of the region.

Places to see:

The Kumari Amman or the Kanyakumari Temple, located on the shore, is dedicated to a manifestation of Parvati, the virgin goddess who did penance to obtain Lord Shiva’s hand in marriage. The temple and the adjoining ghat, picturesquely situated overlooking the shore, attract tourist from all over the world. The diamond nose-ring of the deity is famous for its sparkling splendor said to be visible even from the sea. Legend has it that the light emanating from this nose ring misguided arriving ships and caused them to crash onto the rocky coast.

The striking Gandhi Memorial has been built on the spot (on an island) where the urn containing the Mahatma’s ashes was kept for public viewing before immersion. Resembling central Indian Hindu temples in form, the memorial was so designed that on Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday (October 2), the first rays of the sun fall on the exact place where the ashes of the father of the nation were kept.

The famous Vivekananda Rock Memorial is built in several architectural styles off the coast on rocks that protrude from the ocean. Built in 1970, it marks the place where Swami Vivekananda meditated and evolved his philosophy, close to the memorial is Sripada Parai where the footprints of the virgin goddess are supposed to have fallen. Ferry services to the rocks are frequent. This memorial stands on one of two rocks separated by about 70 meters. It opens from Wednesday to Monday. Tuesday is a holiday. It opens from 0700 to 1100 and from 1400 to 1700.

Thiruvalluvar Statue: Located at the southern most tip of the Indian Peninsula where the Arabian Sea, the Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal meet, is Kanyakumari, the place famous for its spectacular sunrises and sunsets. Here out in the sea, about 400m from the shore, on the minor rock adjoining the Vivekananda rock memorial lies a Statue of Saint Thiruvalluvar, the author who gave us quintessential words of wisdom through his philosophical work ‘Thirukkural’, a treatise in Tamil on the Indian way of life.

Vattakottai Fort was built in 18th century by the Travancore king Marthanda Varma for defending coastal areas. It was designed by the Dutch captain De Lannoy and is an interesting fort extending to the sea. Fort sides are flanked by beaches and you will rarely find people at the beach. So most of the time it is like being in a private beach!

Thirparappu Water Falls – Thirparappu water falls is a beautiful and elegant waterfall on the Kodayar river. It is a very popular tourist destination and is jam packed at almost all times! Thirparappu waterfall is located about 60KM from Kanyakumari and about 10KM from Marthandam.

Petchi Parai Dam – Pechiparai dam is located about 40KM from Nagercoil. It is built across Kodayar river and is at the downstream of Thirparappu waterfalls. There is a camp shed for tourists.

Udayagiri Fort – Udayagiri Fort is located about 14KM from Nagercoil and about 33KM from Kanyakumari. It was built in 16th century and later in 18th century was rebuilt by Travancore king Marthanda Varma. It is located on the NH47 and hence you can visit it while travelling to or back from Kanyakumari.

Situated 13 km from Kanyakumari, Suchindram bears the imprint of various kingdoms. The Thanumalayan temple here is a repository of art treasures belonging to those kingdoms. The temple is famous for its musical columns and its impressive six m-tall statue of the monkey god, Hanuman. The main deity in the form of a shivling represents Shiva, Vishnu, and Brahma, the trinity of the Hindu pantheon. Ancient inscriptions dating back to the ninth century are found in this place.

The Lord Subramanya temple at Kumarakovil (34km) is situated in the midst of lush greenery on a hillock. It is noted for its architecture and the lake near it is big enough to boat in.

How to reach:

By Air : The nearest airport from Kanyakumari is situated at Trivandrum about 80 kms away. It is directly connected with Bangalore, Mumbai, Cochin, Delhi, Goa, and Chennai by regular flights.
Kanyakumari is connected to most of the cities by the Indian Railways network, with direct trains to Mumbai, Bangalore, Delhi, Jammu, Chennai and many others. Tirunelvelli, situated around 80 kms away from Kanyakumari is the other nearest railway junction and can be reached by road via Nagarkoil (19 km).
Additionally, buses are available to go to Trivandrum, Nagercoil, Tirunelvelli, Rameswaram and other nearby towns. The nearest airport is located in Trivandrum.
Distances – Trivandrum (86 km), Nagarkoil (19 km), Tirunelvelli (91 km), Tiruchendur (89 km), Tuticorin (129 km), Rameshwaram (300 km), Courtallam (130 km), Madurai (242 km), Thekkady (358 km), Kodaikanal (362 km), Palani (370 km), Ootacamund (576 km), Cochin (309 km), and Coimbatore (478 km)

Places to stay:

Hotel Singaar in Kanyakumari (link)
Hotel Sea View (link)
Hotel Samudra
Hotel Trisea (link)
Hotel Parvathi Residency
Review of some places to stay (link)

External articles:

1. Trip to Kanyakumari (link)
2. Trip to Kanyakumari on paintedstork.com (link)
3. Trip to Kanyakumari (link)
4. Hotels, places, and others in Kanyakumari (link)
5. Cochin – Munnar – Thekkady – Kumarakom – Kanyakumari – Kovalam (link)
6. Photos at Flickr (link)
7. Tribute to Swami Vivekananda (link)
8. Kanyakumari travel report (link)
9. Bangalore-Madurai-Rameshwaram-kanyakumari (link)
10. Picture Gallery for Kanyakumari (link)
11. Travelpod (link)
12. Review of mouthshut (link)
13. Some beautiful photos from Travelpod (link)
14. Great photos at pbase.com (link)
15. Blog on Kanyakumari on travelblog.com (link)
16. Photos of Kanyakumari at geocities.com (link)
17. Photo Gallery at the official site (link)

Yercaud, a famous hill station in South India (but not as famous as Ooty or Kodaikanal) is located in the Shevaroy Hills of Tamil Nadu. Yercaud is a place for relaxation, for having a break from the busy city life that we all need; it’s not a place where you can see too many sights (basically meaning that if you want to cover a number of different places within a tourist site, then Yercaud is not the place for you. You should rest in the lap of nature, have a relaxed stroll through greenery and enjoy the waters of the lake). Yercaud is more like a heaven for vacationing.

Map of Yercaud at mapmyindia.com

Yercaud is located on the Eastern Ghats and promises a unique experience because of its unusual topography. While the rest of the region around Yercaud is dry, Yercaud itself stands out as a great contrast; it has a cool climate and a temperature that never goes above 30ºC. The current advantage of Yercaud is also that it is not so popular with tourists (rather, not very well known) and hence you get more value for your money here than in its popular counterparts in south India like Ooty and Kodaikkanal.
What are the attractions of Yercaud as a Hill station ? Yercaud’s pretty landscape mostly comprises coffee plantations that stretch for long distances, and thickly forested slopes. Before getting into this coffee-plantation hamlet, you have to drive through the textile town of Salem (also the closest town to Yercaud, around 30 km away). If you stop in Salem and try your hand at some shopping, you might pick up some great handloom fabrics at a price that is much cheaper than other locations.
While on the road to Yercaud, just before you start to climb into the hilly region, you can see an interesting group of brightly coloured idols to the left of the road. These are the guardian deities who are known as the deities who protect the villages, and are often known as Aiyanars.
The road journey is fun, not very dangerous, but if you have not driven on hills before, then you should learn how to negotiate steep turns and also how to learn patience. The winding road is famous for its 20 sharp (hairpin) turns. In between, if you are fond of the spices cloves and pepper, there is a small thatched stall at the side of the road called ‘Fresh Garden Produce’. Then come the coffee plantations before entering cottage-dotted Yercaud.
The name Yercaud is an amalgamation of two Tamil words ‘yeri’ and ‘kaadu’ meaning lake and forest respectively (and you will see why the name was well deserved). Yercaud was discovered by the British in the early 19th century. Along with its beauty as a Hill station, it is also famous for educational intitutions such as the Sacred Heart Convent for girls, Montfort School for boys and the Holy Cross Novitiate House. The highest point in Yercaud is Shevaroy temple, situated at a height of 5,326 ft above sea level.
And now onto the lake. Yercaud Lake is one of the prime attractions of the hill station, surrounded by well-groomed lush green gardens and well-wooded trees; and like all other lakes in tourist locations, you can get either paddling or rowing boats for the lake. The Summer festival held in May here is something to be seen if you are in the locality. There are a number of beautiful parks surrounding the lake such as Anna Park, Lake Park, Gandhi Park and Children’s Park.
Yercaud has some historical buildings, and is famous for its historic churches. More than 100 years old, Holy Trinity Church is well maintained and among the other churches, you can find the Sacred Heart Church, Lutheran Church, St Joseph’s Church and The Retreat Church. National Orchidarium with India’s third largest orchid house, 300 ft high Killiyur waterfalls, the Servaroyan temple atop the Servaroyan hill and the Small Lake famous for being fed by seven wells are some other highlights of the city.
There are some fantastic viewing points in Yercaud. Lady’s Seat offers you a spectacular view of Salem Town and Mettur Dam on the Cauvery River. Gent’s Seat or Pagoda Point is other viewing point that is situated very close to Lady’s Seat.
Shevaroy temple dedicated to local deity Servaran is situated atop Shevaroy Hills, at the highest point in Yercaud at 5.326 ft above sea level. Local tribes celebrate their annual festival here in May. It’s one of the main attractions of tourist visiting Yercaud.
On the way to Shevaroy Temple, there is the famous Bear’s Cave believed to be an escape route of a long gone raja (king) when he was attacked and fleeing.

Places to see
Yercaud Lake: The lake is one of the main attractions of this hill station, and combined with some beautiful surroundings, forms a magnet for tourists from places nearby.

Lady’s Seat: As mentioned above, this is a location where there is a sheer view of the hils, of the city of Salem located some distance away, and of the road that leads to Yercaud. Lady’s seat is the name given to a cluster of rocks on the south west side of Yercaud. There is a steep drop of about 200 feet below from this point.

Killiyur Falls: The Killiyur waterfall is located at a distance of about 3 km from the Yercaud Lake. Like other waterfalls, you get to see the sheer power of nature, with water falling from a depth. You can see the surplus water from the Yercaud Lake and other points of the Shevaroy Hills fall deep into the Killiyur Valley below, making a 300 feet waterfall. The ideal time to visit the waterfall is immediately after the monsoons.

The Grange: The Grange is one of the oldest buildings in Yercaud, built in 1820′s by the then District Collector of Salem, M D Cockburn.

Bear’s Cave: The Bear’s cave is situated near the Norton Bungalow on the way to Servarayan temple. It is an important tourist spot as it is considered one of the six abodes of Lord Subramanya. It was also famous as a spot where a king managed to escape from a wild animal.

The Servarayan Temple: The Servarayan temple is situated atop the Servarayan hill, being located in a narrow and dark cave having the God Servarayan and the Goddess Kaveri inside representing the Shevaroy Hills and the Cauvery River. The local tribes celebrate their annual festival in the Servarayan temple during the month of May.

Places to stay:

Sterling Resorts
Gem Holiday Resort
Hotel Shevaroys
Sterling Days Inn Resort
Green Fort Inn
Hotel Shoba
Silver holidays Cottages
Hotel Tamil Nadu
Grange Resort (link)
Sky Roca
The Lake Forest Hotel Yercaud
Classic Cottage
Kongu Resorts
Ponkailash Holiday Home
Silver Holiday Cottages
Svayambh Villa
Yercaud International
Cliftons Inn

Nearest domestic airport: Trichy, 180 km away from Yercaud. Other airports are Coimbatore or Bangalore. Coimbatore is 190 Km away from Yercaud. All of them are connected to Chennai/Madras, which has an international airport.
Road: Yercaud is 190 km from Coimbatore and 237 km from Bangalore. Many buses pass through Yercaud on their way to Salem. You can drive up to Yercaud by a rented car, taxi or bus.
Rail: The nearest railway stations are at Salem (36 km). There are direct trains from Chennai, Coimbatore and Bangalore.

External articles:
1. Hotels in Yercaud (link)
2. Map of Yercaud (link)
3. Some photos of Hotels in Yercaud (link)
4. Visit to Yercaud (link)
5. Photos of Yercaud (link)
6. Ride to Yercaud (link)
7. Photos of Yercaud, Nilgiris, and Bandipur (link)
8. Photos of Yercaud and a brief write-up (link)
9. Montfort School in Yercaud (link)
10. Beautiful photo of sunset at Yercaud (link)
11. Blog on trip to Yercaud (link)
12. Some photos of Yercaud (link)
13. Blog on trip to Yercaud (link)
14. Blog on trip (link)
15. Blog on trip to Yercaud (link)
16. Blog on trip to Yercaud (link)
17. Lots of pictures of a trip to Yercaud (link)
18. Trip to Yercaud (link)
19. Photos of flowers, buildings, sun, scenery, etc at Flickr (link)