The hills have a distinctly British flavour with many seminaries and convents established in the hills. Montfort School and the Sacred Heart Convent are residential schools that are well-established educational institutions in the region.
The abundance of water at the hills lets the locals grow diverse crops like coffee, citrus fruits, bananas, pears, and jackfruit. The top tourist places at Yercaud are Anna Park, Kiliyur Falls, Mettur Dam, and the Emerald Lake that draws tourists throughout the year.