Yercaud

Yercaud is a hill station located in the Shevaroy Hills of the Eastern Ghats, situated in the Salem district of Tamil Nadu. Often referred to as the "Jewel of the South," Yercaud sits at an altitude of approximately 1,515 meters (4,970 feet) above sea level and is known for its coffee plantations, spice estates, pleasant weather, and orange groves.
​Key Tourist Attractions

Yercaud Lake is a natural lake located in the heart of the town, surrounded by gardens and pine forests. It offers rowboat and pedal boat rentals along with Anna Park situated right beside the lake.

Ladies Seat Road leads to the famous viewpoint overlooking the winding 20-hairpin-bend Salem-Yercaud ghat road and the city of Salem below. Nearby are Gent's Seat and Children's Seat viewpoints.

Kiliyur Falls is a 90-meter waterfall located in the Servaroyan hill range. Reached via a steep trek of around 200 to 300 steps through lush woodland, it is at its best during and right after the monsoon season.

Pagoda View Point | Yercaud (also known as Pyramid Point) offers views of the Eastern Ghats mountain slopes and Attur valley. It features unique stone structures piled in the shape of pyramids by local tribes.

Govt. Botanical Garden - Yercaud houses an extensive collection of rare plants, an orchidarium featuring endangered orchid varieties, and a glasshouse.

Shevaroy Temple Road leads up to the highest point in Yercaud (1,620\text{ m}). At the peak sits a cave temple dedicated to Lord Shevaroyan and Goddess Kaveri.
​Transport & Connectivity
​By Road: Located 32\text{ km} from Salem. The hill climb consists of 20 well-paved hairpin bends offering panoramic valley views.
​Nearest Railway Station: Salem Junction (SA) (~35\text{ km} away), which is well-connected to Chennai, Bengaluru, Coimbatore, and Kerala.
​Nearest Airport: Tiruchirappalli Airport (TRZ) (165\text{ km}), Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) (170\text{ km}), and Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) (~225\text{ km}).
​Key Information Summary

ParameterDetails
State & DistrictTamil Nadu, Salem District
Mountain RangeShevaroy Hills (Eastern Ghats)
Elevation1,515\text{ m} (4,970\text{ ft})
Best Time to VisitOctober to June
Languages SpokenTamil and English