At a distance of seven km from Yercaud Bus Stand, Annamalaiyar Temple Viewpoint is located within the village of Thalai Cholai in Salem district of Tamilnadu. This is among the finest vantage factors in Yercaud hills and in addition one of many high locations of sightseeing in Yercaud.
Annamalaiyar Temple is a stupendous Shiva Temple with a single tower sculpted with colourful idols. The temple is situated at a peak of 1400 m above the ocean stage and affords a panoramic view of the hills together with the Servaroyan temple, espresso plantations, spice gardens and orange groves. The temple can be a easy but stunning construction with one small and reasonable towers embellished with idols and painted in varied colours.
There may be additionally one pyramid like lamp tower which is painted with shiny purple coloration. It’s spectacular to see the lighted lamp tower in the course of the evenings of full moon days. Therefore, these full moon days are thought of as one of the best time to go to this view level as one can take pleasure in by the thrilling views of the ritual flames as properly. To get higher views of the valley, climb up this lamp tower. There may be additionally a reasonably properly on one nook of the perspective with nice surroundings at background. The way in which as much as the temple or viewpoint is enveloped by fairly inexperienced espresso and cardamom estates.
The calm and serene environment make this view level a most popular picnic spot. The extra adventurous can discover the quite a few trails by strolling by the espresso and cardamom estates close by.
Timings: 9 AM – 6 PM