Yercaud is Salem's favourite weekend escape — up the ghat road, past the hairpin bends, to the lake, the viewpoints and the coffee estates. It's a short drive, but with kids in the back, a picnic at the lake or a long walk planned, good snacks make all the difference. Here's what we'd pack.
Pack: things that don't need a fridge
Cream cakes and puddings won't enjoy the trip. Choose items that are happy at room temperature for a few hours.
Dry cakes — the perfect travel cake
Slice them before you leave and wrap in foil. They hold their shape, don't melt and taste great with a hot coffee at the top.
Buns and breads for the picnic
Soft buns fill hungry kids quickly, and a loaf of bread is handy for a quick sandwich at the lake.
Cookies and popcorn for the drive
Dry, crumb-light snacks are the car-friendly choice. Our 200 g cookie packs fit nicely in a glovebox, and popcorn is a hit with the back seat.
Eat before you climb: savoury rolls
Rolls are best eaten warm, so have them before you start up the ghat — a full stomach and fewer hairpin-bend complaints.
Leave behind
- Fresh cream cakes and pastries (they need the fridge)
- Milk-based desserts and puddings
- Anything with ice cream
Want to grab everything in one quick stop? Send your list on WhatsApp the evening before and collect it on your way out of Salem.
