20 Places To Visit In Yercaud

Q: Can you suggest an itinerary for Yercaud?

Day 1- Arrive at Yercaud, check-in and rest. Then visit the Big Lake and Pagoda Point. Day 2- Begin day with a trek atop the hills. Later, visit Anna Park, Lady's Seat. Day 3- Visit the Kiliyur Falls, Deer Park, Karadiyur View Point, Sri Chakra Mahameru Temple and Shevaroy Temple.

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1. Emerald Lake, Yercaud

Top Attraction 3.6 /5

1 km from city center

Lake

Emerald Lake is a large natural lake in the heart of Yercaud, surrounded by cloud-covered hills and a well-maintained garden along its banks. It's one of the town's most visited spots and a pleasant place for a stroll.

Top Attraction 3.5 /5

1 km from city center

Cave

Bear's Cave sits on a private coffee estate near Norton's Bungalow, on the way to the Servaroyan Temple. It's a popular stop for visitors exploring that part of Yercaud.

Top Attraction 4.2 /5

1 km from city center

Viewpoint

Lady's Seat is a viewpoint that overlooks the winding ghat road, offering views of Mettur Dam and Salem town. It has a viewing tower equipped with a telescope, open to visitors during the daytime. Lady's Seat, Gent's Seat, and Children's Seat are a group of rocks located to the south-west of Shevaroy Hill.

Top Attraction 3.5 /5

2 km from city center

Waterfall

Kiliyur Falls drops from a height of 300 feet and is a popular attraction near Salem. It offers boating and swimming in the area, and is part of the Shevaroy hill range of the Eastern Ghats.

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5. Pagoda Point

Top Attraction 4.2 /5

1 km from city center

Viewpoint

Pagoda point or pyramid point is a viewpoint located on the eastern part of Yercaud hills. It was named the Pyramid point as it is shaped by four piles of stones which are arranged in such a way. It is said to be built by the local tribes and now there is a Rama temple located between the piles of stones.

8 km from city center

Hills & Valleys

Shevaroy Hills, near Salem in Tamil Nadu, is a popular hill range known for its lush green meadows, dense woods, and towering trees, rising to a height of 1,620 m. The hills were formerly called Servarayan Hills, later anglicized to 'Shevaroy'.

7. Botanical Garden, Yercaud

Top Attraction 3.5 /5

0 km from city center

Garden & Park

Botanical Garden, Yercaud houses an orchid garden and a greenhouse showcasing a variety of plant species. It's worth a visit for anyone interested in flora and gardening.

3.2 /5

1 km from city center

Garden & Park

Anna Park is a small park near Emerald Lake with a collection of plants and trees native to the Shevaroy Hills. It's a pleasant stop for a short walk after visiting the lake.

1 km from city center

Viewpoint

Tipperary Viewpoint sits at the southernmost end of Yercaud and can be reached via Tipperary Road, with sweeping views along the way. The Elephant Tooth Rocks, believed to be remnants of a meteorite, can be seen from here.

Top Attraction 3.5 /5

5 km from city center

Temple

The Shevaroy temple is situated on highest point of the flat-topped Shevaroy hills and is mainly dedicated to Lord Shevaroyan. The temple is built out of a narrow inky black cave which is complete and airtight. The idols of Lord Shevaroyan and Goddess Kaveri are placed inside it.

1 km from city center

Deer Park

Deer Park is a small urban park in Yercaud surrounded by Emerald Lake. Besides deer, visitors can spot peacocks, guinea pigs, pigeons, rabbits, ducks, and other animals here.

Stay Experience

Norton's Bungalow is one of the oldest bungalows in the region, perched atop a mountain in Yercaud. It is believed to have been the residence of an old criminal lawyer.

13. Annamalaiyar Temple View Point

7 km from city center

Temple

Annamalaiyar Temple is a Shiva temple with a single tower decorated with coloured idols, situated at a height of about 1,400 m. Its viewpoint offers scenic views of the surrounding hills, coffee plantations, orange groves, and spice gardens near the Servaroyan Temple.

7 km from city center

Viewpoint

Karadiyur Viewpoint is a vertical cliff in Karadiyur Village offering views of Mettur Dam and the valley below, and makes for a good picnic spot. The area gets its name from the sloth bears once found here, though they are no longer present.

3.2 /5

1 km from city center

Farms & Plantations

Silk Farm, Yercaud is located near Lady's Seat and gives visitors a look at silk production up close. It's a good stop for families travelling with children.

8 km from city center

Temple

The world's biggest Sri Chakra Maha Meru Temple comprises a three-dimensional pyramid on the temple which when viewed from the top, takes the form of Sri Chakra. Devotees believe that if you worship the Devi with Sri Chakra, it is equal to worshipping the ultimate force.

4 km from city center

Temple

Sri Raja Rajeshwari Temple in Yercaud is dedicated to Raja Rajeshwari, worshipped as the Goddess of all Gods. Devotees visit believing that devotion to her can bring success and prosperity.

Forest

Kottachedu Teak Forest is an extensive forest area once inhabited by hill tribes, who are believed to have vacated it after a plague hit the region. The government later planted teak trees extensively across the area.

Temple

Servaroyan Temple is a cave temple at a height of 5,326 ft, making it one of the highest temples in the region. It is presided over by Lord Servaroyan, the local deity of the area, and also houses an idol of Goddess Kaveri, considered the goddess of the Cauvery river.

Garden & Park

Orchidarium, also called the National Orchidarium, is spread over 18 hectares in Yercaud and was established in 1963. It houses around 3,000 trees and 1,800 shrubs, and is one of the most visited spots in the area.

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FAQs on Yercaud

Can you suggest an itinerary for Yercaud?

Day 1- Arrive at Yercaud, check-in and rest. Then visit the Big Lake and Pagoda Point.
Day 2- Begin day with a trek atop the hills. Later, visit Anna Park, Lady's Seat.
Day 3- Visit the Kiliyur Falls, Deer Park, Karadiyur View Point, Sri Chakra Mahameru Temple and Shevaroy Temple.

What are the top hotels in Yercaud?

There are 89 Hotels in Yercaud which can be booked through Holidify. The most popular hotels in Yercaud are Fairholme Bungalow, Garden Woods, Yercaud, HillCrest Cottages, Chess Cottage, Villa With Kitchen, SSSILVEROAKS HOTEL AND RESTAURANT. You can see all the hotels in Yercaud here

What are the top sightseeing places in Yercaud?

The top sightseeing places in Yercaud are Killiyur Falls, Lady's Seat, Bear's Cave, Emerald Lake, Yercaud, Pagoda Point, Shevaroy Hills.

How can I commute within Yercaud?

You can get around in autos. It will take 550/- approx for one day trip to major places like pagoda point, and the two temples. Rose garden, Botanical garden, Deer park, Anna park and Lake are all nearby and there won't be any need to hire anything for those places.
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Places To Visit In Yercaud

"Tamil Nadu hill retreat with coffee plantations and misty views"

20 Places To Visit In Yercaud

1. Emerald Lake, Yercaud

2. Bear's Cave

3. Lady's Seat

4. Killiyur Falls

Yercaud Travel Packages

Weekend Getaway to Yercaud from Bangalore

5. Pagoda Point

6. Shevaroy Hills

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7. Botanical Garden, Yercaud

8. Anna Park

9. Tipperary Viewpoint

10. Shevaroy Temple

11. Deer Park

12. Nortons Bungalow

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13. Annamalaiyar Temple View Point

14. Karadiyur View Point

15. Silk Farm

16. Sri Chakra Mahameru Temple

17. Raja Rajeshwari Temple

18. Kottachedu Teak Forest

19. Servaroyan Temple

20. Orchidarium

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