- Best time
- Oct–Jun
- How long
- 1–2 days
- Stay a night
- ₹1,000–7,000
- Food a day
- ₹300–1,300
- Nearest railhead
- 30 km away
- Nearest airport
- 30 km away
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Plan this tripAbout Yercaud
A small, unhurried hill station in the Shevaroys — coffee and orange estates, a lake, and viewpoints over the plains.
Things to do in Yercaud
Yercaud Lake
Yercaud Lake is located in the town centre of Yercaud, a hill station in the Servarayan Hills of the Eastern Ghats in Tamil Nadu. It offers a calm boating experience for visitors exploring the hill station.
Lady’s Seat
Lady’s Seat is a popular viewpoint located in Yercaud, Tamil Nadu. It offers a clear view of the Salem plains and the winding ghat road below.
Pagoda Point
Pagoda Point is a stone-cairn viewpoint located on the east edge of Yercaud, Tamil Nadu. It offers scenic views of the surrounding landscape.
Shevaroy Temple
Shevaroy Temple is a cave temple located on the highest point in Yercaud, Tamil Nadu. Dedicated to Lord Shevaroyan and Goddess Kaveri Amman, it is a peaceful and sacred spot nestled amidst the hills.
Killiyur Falls
Killiyur Falls is a waterfall in Yercaud, Tamil Nadu, India. Visitors can take a short steep walk to enjoy the rushing waters, which are best seen after the monsoon season.
Where to stay in Yercaud
Near the lake
Walk to the lake and market.
Estate stays
Coffee-estate bungalows.
What to eat
Estate coffee
Buy fresh-ground coffee in the market.
Good to know
- Summer Festival in May brings crowds.
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