[venkyhere]

Originally Posted by praveen_v

Once we neared Salem, we avoided the kuppanur route, which seems to be google maps favourite for some reason and mostly desolated.

It's an extremely scenic route with sparse traffic. The sounds are proper jungle sounds and once I stopped in the middle of the road (no traffic) and waited for atleast a 1000 butterflies to finish their lunch on the roadside plants and to move over.
People posting daily pics/videos in social media will relish this route.

[jnanesh]

Hi,

I have a few questions regarding coming down from Yercaud to Salem at night.

1. Is there any restriction on the timing for climbing/descending the hill, can I come down at ~10.30/11pm in the night.

2. Are there any buses that operate at those times? (To reach Salem railway station)

[raptor_diwan]

Originally Posted by jnanesh

Hi,

I have a few questions regarding coming down from Yercaud to Salem at night.

1. Is there any restriction on the timing for climbing/descending the hill, can I come down at ~10.30/11pm in the night.

2. Are there any buses that operate at those times? (To reach Salem railway station)

1. Yes, the route via Kuppanur will be blocked after 9.30 PM, but they may permit passage for local residents or families. Tourists, young couples, and youngsters are generally not allowed. However, you can travel to Salem-Yercaud route and climb at any time without encountering any issues.

2. No, there won't be any buses operating during those hours.