Kottachedu Teak Forest, Yercaud
The
hills tribes who cultivated these lands are said to have abandoned this area
after plague struck the area. These lands were than utilized by the Government
for a Teak Wood plantation. Vaniyar River passes through this Teak forest and
leads to the Vaniyar Dam. Bisons are frequently seen in the Teak Forest. It is
located at a distance of 11 km from Yercaud Town.
Kottachedu
Teak Forest is an unspoiled forest and great for quiet long walks in nature.
Here, visitors can catch glimpses of Yercaud’s diverse wildlife, which include
foxes, anteaters, swallows, paradise flycatchers, and Bisons. They can also
stop by the Vaniyar River and its nearby dam.
This place
is famous for trek lovers, scenic beauty, nature photographers. This is a teak
forest on the Ghat section which connects aroor- ayodhipattinam area. This road
will be used as secondary road from Salem. Though the distance to travel in
this road is too long, those who prefer scenic drive will go in this route.
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