Excitement eclipses intense heat at Yercaud summer festival
The 49th Yercaud Summer Festival and Flower Show attracted large crowds despite the intense heat. The festival features various attractions, including a popular dog show that entertained visitors. Traffic congestion was reported due to the influx of tourists, prompting police to implement a one-way traffic system.
- ▪The Yercaud Summer Festival and Flower Show is being held at Anna Park until May 28.
- ▪The dog show was a highlight of the festival, showcasing trained dogs performing various skills.
- ▪Tourist spots in Yercaud experienced heavy footfall, leading to increased business for local hotels and eateries.
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Despite the intense heat in Shevaroyan Hills on Sunday, tourists visited the 49th Yercaud Summer Festival and Flower Show at Anna Park in large numbers. The show will run till May 28.Heavy crowds were seen at Anna Park, the venue for the flower and fruit show, and at the boat house on the Yercaud lake. The dog show organised as part of the festival drew considerable attention, with trained dogs entertaining visitors by displaying various skills. The dog show held as part of the Yercaud summer festival in Salem district on Sunday. | Photo Credit: E. LAKSHMI NARAYANAN Tourist spots such as Pagoda Point, Gent’s Seat, Lady’s Seat, Rose Garden, Botanical Garden, Deer Park and the Shevaroyan Temple witnessed heavy footfall throughout the day.
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