If you are curious to know, how life had been during the Stone-Age era or how evolution has changed the world, the Kottachedu Teak Forest is one of the must visit tourist places in Yercaud.
Although the hill station of Yercaud doesn’t feature much trees apart from bamboo, this is a destination that will take you by surprise.
Filled with flora and fauna, the teak forest will take you back to the past, explaining how people lived before the incorporation of all modern developments.
The flora and fauna in the Kottachedu Teak Forest includes several endemic species like Deer, Ant-eater, Rabbits, Squirrels, Mongoose, Bison, Hares and Foxes. The forest is also rich in avifauna; Swallows, Kites, Paradise Flycatchers and Sparrows can be easily spotted in the forest. If you are in the south coast, make sure to add a visit here in the list of things to do in Tamil Nadu.
Most of the faunal and floral similarities of the Kottachedu Teak Forest can be linked to Western Ghats in India.
Location: Kannumuthal, Tamil Nadu 636602
Timing: Open 24 Hrs
