Tipperary Colonial Bungalow in Yercaud | Your Stay with Charles Dickens Connection
Written in 2022. Prices, timings and routes may have changed since; check before you go.
When to go Yercaud through the year
Easiest: Jun to Jul, Dec to Apr. Tap + for the month-by-month weather and where these numbers come from.
- January: Easy. Daytime about 24°, night about 10°. Rain: dry.
- February: Easy. Daytime about 27°, night about 11°. Rain: dry.
- March: Easy. Daytime about 30°, night about 14°. Rain: dry.
- April: Easy. Daytime about 31°, night about 17°. Rain: some.
- May: Mixed. Daytime about 28°, night about 17°. Rain: wet.
- June: Easy. Daytime about 26°, night about 16°. Rain: some.
- July: Easy. Daytime about 26°, night about 15°. Rain: some.
- August: Mixed. Daytime about 25°, night about 15°. Rain: wet.
- September: Mixed. Daytime about 24°, night about 15°. Rain: wet.
- October: Mixed. Daytime about 23°, night about 14°. Rain: wet.
- November: Mixed. Daytime about 22°, night about 13°. Rain: wet.
- December: Easy. Daytime about 22°, night about 11°. Rain: some.
Approximate: ten-year averages from NASA POWER satellite data, adjusted for height; the figures can be a few degrees out. Conditions change; check before you go.
Where do these numbers come from, and how far can you trust them?
The figures come from NASA POWER, a free NASA project that publishes weather estimates for every point on Earth, put together from satellites and weather models. We took every day from 2015 to 2024 for this place, and averaged each month: the usual daytime high, the usual night low, and the rain.
Hills, mountains and islands are where this kind of data is least exact: the satellite sees an area roughly 50 km wide, not one town. We adjust for the height of the town, but the temperatures can still be a few degrees out, which is why you see a word for the day (Cold to Hot) and the night rounded to the nearest 5°, and why some places show the rain as bars with no numbers.
In very wet places the satellite data tends to run low in the rainy season, so the rain is drawn as bars, from the driest to the wettest month, without millimetre figures.
Easy, Mixed and Hard are our rule of thumb, not a forecast. Hard means days above about 37°, rain of about 250 mm a month or more, or nights close to freezing. Mixed means days above about 32°, rain over about 100 mm a month, or cold nights (below about 8°). Easy is everything else.
An average is not the weather on your dates, and it knows nothing about festivals, crowds, road closures or this year's monsoon. Check a forecast a week before you go.
When I asked the caretaker about the meaning of the Bungalow’s name, I was taken back. Tipperary in the Spanish language means “where the road ends” and the road literally ends when you reach the heritage bungalow from Yercaud town.
What Is Tipperary Bungalow
Tipperary bungalow is all about that old-world experience based on a colonial theme. The heritage home gives you the chance to go back in the history & experience of the 19th-century era. The bungalow finds its connection & roots from the Charles Dickens legacy.
The unique sight you will get is the stunning valley view. As the sun sets in the valley, the man-made lights of Salem city brighten the valley and the view is just awesome. This is not a regular homestay but an experience of a lifetime.
How I Found the Tipperary Bungalow?
Well, this was my second visit to Yercaud from Bangalore, the first one we did was back in 2015, and stayed in the best resorts in Yercaud which goes by GRT Nature Trail. GRT also offers you the view of Salem city down the valley, however, it is a typical resort with infinity swimming pools and all modern facilities which comes with a cost.
This time, when my wife and co-founder told me to look out for a one-night stay at Yercaud, my focus was to search for some unique experience and so I stumble upon the bungalow from Air Bnb listing. Click here to grab your exclusive discount, if you sign up and complete your first stay at any Air Bnb stays.
Did Tipperary Bungalow Live Upto?
In simple language yes, for the excellent communication from the host, to check-in, food, and walkthrough of the estate and its glorious history to check out, I and my wife liked everything about the nice heritage home in Yercaud.
I absolutely loved this place and the unobstructed valley view. A word of caution, do not go there for luxury or five-star facilities. Please go there for an unforgettable experience. The caretakers of the bungalow will do all of it to make you feel comfortable, however, please give them heads and time for the services needed.
Cost of Staying Here?
The price of the stay is for 1 adult. Beyond 1 adult they provide additional bedrooms /beds/- and the charges are Rs 2680/adult/ bed/night (plus taxes). Their prices are fixed. Children under 5 not charged.
The owners prefer families to stay with them. The staying cost comprises a basic breakfast. The homely meals can be arranged at an additional cost. Staying here will give you the modern-day facility of Wifi which is free. However, it is from a government-owned BSNL and hence service guarantee is not promised.
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One Downside
I do find the cost to be slightly high, however, you won’t be disappointed by the unique experience that the Tipperary bungalow has to offer. Do give a chance if you stay near Bangalore or Chennai.
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very nice find