Gent’s Seat, Yercaud
It is a
nice view point and located at a distance of 1 km from ladies seat. There is an
entrance fee for this place. From here Children’s seat is a short walk. Rose
garden is located at a walkable distance from this view point. Entrance fee is
RS.30/-
This is
a cluster of Rocks on the South West of the Yercaud hills overlooking the Ghat
road and the town of Salem to the South. There is a natural rock formation in
the form of a seat where reportedly a white English Lady of yester years spent
her evenings viewing the magnificent panorama before one’s eyes.
There is
a sheer drop of about 200 feet at this point into a private estate in the
valley below. There is a manmade viewing tower with Telescopes. One can see the
magnesite deposits on the plains and on clear days a view of Mettur Dam. One
should not miss the night view of the Salem town with millions of twinkling
lights.
On the
right of Lady’s Seat are Sterling Resorts, Gents Seat and Childrens Seat. There
is a mini park and it is a breath taking spot for a picnic. It is located at a
distance of 2 kms from Yercaud Town.
Other Places of Interest in Yercaud
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