4 Days Chennai To Vellore – Yercaud – Hogenakkal Sighseeing Tour By Car

Itinerary for Day 1 Vellore Sigtseeing Tour Package

About Vellore

Vellore is a Sprawling city and the administrative headquarters of Vellore District in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Vellore is also one of The Smart city In India. Vellore Is a Industrial And Educational And Medical Hub of Tamilnadu. Located on the banks of the Palar River in the north-eastern part of Tamil Nadu. Vellore City is the home of two of India’s top ten educational institutions, Christian Medical College & Hospital[4] and VIT University. It is also a major centre for medical tourism in India.

DAY 1 PICKUP FROM CHENNAI: Hotel / Airport / Bus Station / Railway Station and proceed to Vellore Local Sightseeing places including:

BALAMURUGAN TEMPLE – RATNAGIRI

The Ratnagiri Temple is dedicated to Lord Murugan. There are two forms of the deity in this temple, one is Lord Thirukkolam, seen with his wives Valli and Devasena and the other is Lord Gurukkolam. The idol of the main deity Bala Murugan was installed in a chariot which is made of granite. The garbhagriha is made of granite and is modeled according to the Chola architecture. The wall surrounding the shrine has small idols of Ganesha, Dakshinamurthy, Murugan, Brahma, Durga, and Chandikeswarar. There are 2 temples for the Lord Vinayaka, one on top of the hill and another at the bottom of hill.

VELLORE FORT

Vellore Fort is the 16th century granite fort surrounded by a deep moat set in the heart of the town. It was built by Bommi and Thimma Reddy in the 16th century during the reign of the Vijayanagar king Krishnadeva Raya. The fort was captured in the 17th century by the Adil Shahis, the Muslim rulers from Bijapur. It was then taken by the Marathas, and later by Daud Khan of Delhi in the early 18th century. The British took control of this fort in 1768 and controlled it until Independence. During British rule, the Tipu Sultan’s family and the last king of Sri Lanka, Vikrama Rajasinha were held in as prisoners in the fort. The fort is an excellent example of military architecture and has withstood several attacks.

SRIPURAM GOLDEN TEMPLE

Sripuram Golden Temple dedicated to goddess Mahalakshmi is one of the famous temples in Tamilnadu and it was built using 1500 kilograms of gold.Constructed in the year of 2007, Sripuram is the biggest structure made out of gold. The Vimana and Ardha Mandapa have been coated with gold both in the interior and exterior. The temple is built in 100 acres area of land and constructed by Vellore-based Sri Narayani Peedam, headed by spiritual leader Sri Sakthi Amma. One and half tonnes of gold has been used for the construction of the temple with a cost of 600 crore.

Drop at Vellore Hotel / Over Night Stay In Vellore End of a One Day Vellore Local Sightseeing Tour…

Itinerary for Day 2 Hogenakkal Falls Sigtseeing Tour Package

About Hogenakkal Falls

Hogenakkal is a waterfall in South India on the Kaveri river in the Dharmapuri district of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.It is located 180 km (110 mi) from Bangalore and 46 km (29 mi) from Dharmapuri.Sometimes referred to as the “Niagara Falls of India,” it is known for bathing areas and hide boat rides, projecting itself as a major tourist attraction. Carbonatite rocks in this site are considered to be the oldest of its kind in South Asia and one of the oldest in the world.The Government of Tamil Nadu made a proposal to convert the falls into providing drinking water for the state.

DAY 2 PICKUP FROM VELLORE: Hotel / After Brakefast Chekout and proceed Hogenakkal Falls Local Sightseeing places including:

HOGENAKKAL FALLS

Hogenakkal is also one of the best waterfalls and one of the wonderful tourist places to visit near Bangalore & Chennai. When the River Kaveri enters the Tamil Nadu border after winding its way through the state of Karnataka, it descends down the lofty landscape forming the Hogenakkal Waterfalls. The Carbonatite rocks found near the waterfall are one of the oldest in the world. The two Kannada words ‘Hoge’ means ‘Smoke’ and ‘Kal’ means ‘Rocks’ give meaning to the word Hogenakkal as Smoky Rocks. It is also called as Marikottayam by the people of Tamil Nadu.

Drop at Yercaud Hotel / Over Night Stay In Yercaud End of a Day 2 Hogenakkal Falls Local Sightseeing Tour…

Itinerary for Day 3 Yercaud Sigtseeing Tour Package

About Yercaud

Perched in the Shevaroy Hills in the northern part of Tamil Nadu, Yercaud is the highly visited attractions amongst nature lovers, teenagers and families. It is renowned for its splendid exquisiteness, verdant greenery and coffee plantations. The prime crop grown in this beautiful center is coffee and some species like cardamom and black paper are also grown here. It experiences salubrious climate all through the year and offers a great opportunity to the tourists to relish its striking scenic beauty, which is spectacular and amazing.

DAY 3 PICKUP FROM YERCAUD: Hotel / After Brakefast and proceed Yracaud Local Sightseeing places including:

YERCAUD LAKE / EMERALD LAKE

Flanked by lofty hills and natural shoals, the Emerald Lake is a wonderful site and looks stunning with a beautiful garden along its banks. There is a floating fountain in the lake which increases the appeal of the garden. Tourists can also enjoy boating facility at the lake in rowing or self-peddling boats. Tamil Nadu Tourism Department manages the boat house. Visitors have to pay caution deposit for boats. The 20 minutes boat ride in the cool waters is a memorable experience.The Deer Park and Leisure Park located on the banks of the Big Lake also attract a number of tourists to enjoy some peaceful moments in serenity. There are 3 deers, some swans, peacocks and hamsters in cages in the Deer Park. There are also some swings and is suitable for kids to play around. It will be closed by 5 pm.

ANNA PARK

Anna Park is a well preserved garden and is a combination of four small parks known as Lake Park, Deer Park, Gandhi Park and Children’s Park. The park houses a wide collection of natural plants and trees around Shevaroy hills. Inside the Anna Park, there is also one Japanese park, in which plants are grown in Japanese style. The park also has a wonderful Horticulture Farm with a Rose Garden. The Rose Garden has various varieties of roses that include button rose to very big rose. One part of the park is seen decorated with red grass which looks like a spectacular red colored carpet. The fountain in the park center splashes nicely enabling visitors to enjoy the thrill of sprinkling water.

PAGODA POINT

Also known as Pyramid Point, the place has got its name due to the presence of four piles of stones that have been arranged in the shape of a pyramid which resembles the temple towers and is said to be built by the local tribes. Away from the bustling life of Yercaud, the Pagoda Point is the perfect getaway to embrace the mind with solace and tranquility.There is a Sri Rama Temple situated near the Pagodas which is an important pilgrimage site for local people and tribes. Apart from attracting the devotees, Pagoda Point is also known for the heavenly beauty and wonderful surroundings, where one can relax and enjoy the beauty of the nature. The Pagoda Point offers amazing sunrise and sunset views. Tourists can enjoy beautiful views of the town of Salem along with Kakambadi village. It is advised to visit the place in the morning or evening time, as the weather is pleasant with an extremely peaceful ambience.

SHEVAROY TEMPLE

The Shevaroyan temple is a cave temple. The main deity of Shevaroy temple is Lord Shevaroyan, worshiped by tribal people of the region. This temple can be best described as narrow and dark caves which are adorned by idols of Goddess Kaveri and Lord Shevaroyan. The male deity is believed to be the god of Servaroyan hills while the female deity is considered as the goddess of River Cauvery. It is a common belief among people residing in the area that Goddess Kaveri is believed to be the guardian deity of the 67 villages located around Yercaud.

KILIYUR FALLS

Kiliyur Falls is formed by the overflowing waters of Yercaud Lake. The waterfalls drop into the Kiliyur Valley from a height of 300 feet (91 m). The view of the falls is breathtaking, especially in monsoon season. This is a seasonal falls and the best time to visit this place is immediately after the monsoons. It is an ideal and less expensive place to spend a weekend away from the busy life.The 2 km trek to the falls is bit tough and may not be suitable for kids and elderly tourists. There are about 200 steep steps on the path towards the falls. It takes about 1 hour trek from the nearest road point to the bottom of the falls. There are no shops near the falls and visitors are advised to carry snacks and water.

Drop at Yercaud Hotel / Over Night Stay In Yercaud End of a Day 3 Yercaud Local Sightseeing Tour…

Itinerary for Day 4 Yercaud Local Sigtseeing Tour

DAY 4 PICKUP FROM YERCAUD: Hotel / After Brakefast and Chekout proceed Yercaud Sightseeing places including:

BOTANICAL GARDEN / ROSE GARDEN

The garden houses the Orchidarium and the green house. Spread across 18.4 hectares, the National Orchidarium is established in the year 1963. There are 3000 trees and 1800 shrubs grown in Orchidarium. It is the third largest Orchidarium in India and is one of two Orchidariums run by the Botanical Survey of India. The Orchidarium is home to about 30 endangered species of orchids. It has a large collection of native orchids. A rare tree Shevaroys Bombax which was reported on one of the private estates has also been identified and multiplied in this farm. The Green house is a superbly maintained scientific greenery cultivating area in the botanical garden.

LADY’S SEAT

The Lady’ Seat has derived its name from a set of rocks made naturally. The natives believe that a white English lady used to spend the evenings watching the panoramic view from this rock. The viewpoint offers panoramic views of Salem town and Ghat Road. It is a nice place to watch the sunset.There is a watch tower equipped with telescope so as to enjoy the beautiful view of Mettur Dam and Salem town. This viewing tower is open for visitors only during the day time. On the right of Lady’s Seat are Sterling Resorts, Gent’s Seat and Children’s Seat. There is a mini park and it is a breath taking spot for a picnic. The view from Lady’s Seat is more spectacular at night with thousands of light twinkling in Salem town.

GENT’S SEAT

From Lady’s Seat, Gent’s Seat is a wonderful viewpoint in Yercaud town close to Lady’s Seat. The Gent’s Seat is one of the prime attractions of Yercaud visited along with Lady’ Seat.The viewpoint offers panoramic views of Salem town and Ghat Road. It is a nice place to watch the sunset.There is a small watch tower near the point offering breathtaking view of the plains below. The view from Gent’s Seat is more spectacular at night with thousands of light twinkling in Salem town.It is a very pleasant place and visitors can either travel by a private vehicle or just walk from Lady’s Seat. It is a must visit place for nature lovers.

Drop at Chennai Hotel / Airport / Railway Station / Bus Station. End of a 4 days Chennai To Vellore Yercaud & Hogenakkal Local Sightseeing Tour

Guests are requested to follow the itinerary provided in the 4 Days Chennai To Vellore Yercaud & Hogenakkal Falls Local Sightseeing tour package. This 4 days Tamilnadu tour package can not be customized, however if guests prefer to visit different set of places in Tamilnadu and around, they can create their own itinerary and request for a custom quote from cab providers.