Yercaud

Yercaud, a misty hill station snuggles in the lap of Shevaroy Hills of TamilNadu. Situated at elevation of 1500 meters, Yercaud is yet to be explored as an ideal place for a quiet break. In Tamil Yer Means Lake and Kaadu means forest. This quaint hill station has derived its name from the lake Yercadu located at its centre. Yercaud offers uninterrupted views of lush green mountains, thickly forested slopes, verdant coffee estates and fragrant orange groves. Popularly known as poor man’s Ooty, Yercaud is one of the cheapest hill stations in India.

Places of Interest

Yercaud Lake
The picturesque Yercaud Lake is located with in the heart of the town. The lake is surrounded with charming gardens and lush green tea estates. Enjoy a relaxing boat ride in the clear waters of Yercaud Lake.

Bear’s Cave
Situated near the Norton’s Bungalow, Bear’s Cave is considered as one of the abodes of Lord Subramanya. It is believed that the great Tipu Sultan used Bear’s Cave as a hideout and a secret route to escape at the time of war.

Green House
Green House is the paradise for nature lovers. The place is filled with heavenly fragrances of innumerable varieties of flowers and spices thriving in the premises of Green house.

Servaroyan Temple
This ancient temple is situated at the highest point of Shevaroy Hills. Hordes of tourists visit the famous Servaroyan temple during the month of May when the temple celebrates its annual festival organized by the local tribes.

Accommodation in Yercaud
Yercaud offers good accommodation options at very nominal prices. The town is sprinkled with many good budget and luxury hotels located amidst the pleasant environs. The grand resorts located in the serene surroundings ensure you a very comfortable stay at an affordable price.

Best Time to Visit :Between May and October

How to Reach Yercaud

By Air
The nearest airport to Yercaud is at Thirchy (Thiruchirapalli). Kingfisher and Indian Airlines operate regular flights from Delhi to Tirchy via Chennai and Bangalore.

By Rail
The closest railhead is at Salem, which is 33 kms from Yercaud.

By Road
Yercaud is well connected by roads with Salem, Chennai, Tirchy, Bangalore, Madera and Coimbatore.