Flora and Fauna at Yercaud
Another unique feature of Yercaud is its forests that have existed for decades and are home to some of the most exotic species of flora and fauna. Besides, the hill resort is less expensive than its counterparts in other parts of the country. Moreover, Yercaud is never hot during summers and never too cold during winters, thereby providing a well controlled weather the year round. So be it trekking, boating or just sightseeing, the cool climates await you - go ahead, unwind to a unique experience that will leave you asking for more. Want to know what to carry with you to Yercaud?
Yercaud is home to quite a number of animals and birds whose numbers are depleting with the commercialisation of the hill sation. At one time it was a major hunting ground and nowadays you really have to be vigilant to spot wildlife.
Some of the original forests continue to exist in the Yercaud hills and contain several endemic species of plants and fauna. The Yercaud hills have many faunal and floral similarities to the Western Ghats .
Yercaud is home to quite a number of animals and birds whose numbers are depleting with the commercialisation of the hill sation. At one time it was a major hunting ground and nowadays you really have to be vigilant to spot wildlife.
Birds and Animals in Yercaud
Bison, deer, rabbits, hares, foxes, mongoose, squirrels, patridges, snakes, bulbuls, kites, sparrows, swallows and if you are lucky the bird of paradise. "Kaadu" means "forest". Yercaud is known for coffee plantations and orange groves. It also has an Orchidarium run by the Botanical Survey of India.Some of the original forests continue to exist in the Yercaud hills and contain several endemic species of plants and fauna. The Yercaud hills have many faunal and floral similarities to the Western Ghats .