Jan 19, 2010 08:43 PM
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Yercaud always had a special place in my heart. Every trip to Yercaud has been memorable. Whether you intend to hike, or just chill, this place offers it all.
This December, we stayed in Yercaud for just 2 days in Sky Roca. We were pleasantly surprised at how perfect it turned out to be.
GRT Nature Trails(Sky Roca) is located just before you enter town. Its located in a cliff facing a valley and hence offers great views from various vantage points.
The architecture is wonderful - pleasing colors, built along the contours/levels etc.
I loved the grey and blue theme throughout the campus.
Rooms:
We stayed at the Valley view room with a balcony. The room was absolutely gorgeous. A huge king size bed and a flat screen TV. A wonderfully designed bathroom. And of course, the balcony with amazing views. Be aware that monkeys are a menace and you always have to keep the balcony doors closed and never take food outside. Also, they do allow you to borrow some movies to watch in your room. And they had some fine collection of books.
Service:
The service was excellent. Most of the staff seemed very young and happy, and their service was prompt.(Please note, we went during off season)
Food:
We pretty much ate all our meals here. The complimentary breakfast was adequate.
The bar'Salem Rocks'(what a cool name!) serves beer and some hard liquor. The prices were at par with a pub in Chennai. The ambience of the bar was impressive and they served some snacks and appetisers. The food was decent( we mostly had some appetizers and some sandwich)
Site:
You could endlessly ramble about the campus, for the place has plenty to offer. The skywalk is an interesting addition to add some excitement to your leisurely stroll.
You could walk up multiple levels and savor the views(and the cool mist).
The site has plenty of birds(we saw whiskered blubuls, coppersmith barbets, paradise flycatcher, oriental whiteeye and more!). Be sure to carry your binoculars if the avian creatures interest you, or the hotel rents binoculars for around 400 Rs for a few hours.
If you are visiting Yercaud for the n'th time and all you want to do is relax, this is the place for you. You could spend a few days just being inside the hotel complex and enjoy your stay. A nice cup of chai and the cool mist hitting your face - priceless.
