A quiet, affordable hill station at 1,515m in the Shevaroy Hills of the Eastern Ghats, near Salem. Known for coffee and orange plantations, a serene lake, and colonial-era bungalows. Far less crowded than Ooty or Kodaikanal.
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What a day here looks like
The things most people actually do in Yercaud, by time of day.
Morning
- Pagoda Point & Lady's Seat sunrise2h · easy
- Coffee & orange plantation walk2h · easy
- Kiliyur Falls jungle trek (6km)2h 30m · strenuous
Afternoon
- Emerald Lake boating1h 30m · easy
About 8h of activity in total — the planner spreads this across your days and fits travel time around it.
A plan from our planner, day by day
Generated by the same planner you'd use — not a sample someone wrote once.
- 1🌿 Nature Day4h out
- Pagoda Point & Lady's Seat sunrise · morning, 2h
- Coffee & orange plantation walk · morning, 2h
The altitude and cool air hit as you arrive — a slow evening settling in before the hills tomorrow.
- 2🏔️ Adventure Day4h out
- Kiliyur Falls jungle trek (6km) · morning, 2.5h
- Emerald Lake boating · afternoon, 1.5h
Final day in Yercaud — adventure activities are clustered here to maximise energy and minimise repeated transit.
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Plan my Yercaud tripMust-see highlights
Shevaroy Hills scenic ghat drive
Lady's Seat viewpoint (360° valley view)
Emerald Lake boating
Coffee & orange plantation walks
Pagoda Point sunrise (Sitammagiri)
Bear's Cave rock walk
Silk Farm sericulture visit
Anna Park botanical garden
Kiliyur Falls jungle trek (6km)
Montfort School heritage campus
Shevaroyan Temple at summit
Salem old town textile market
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On the map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Salem Junction 32 km · Coimbatore International Airport 160 km
Nearest transport
Stay options
In Oct, expect stays around 30% pricier than the base rate.
Best time to visit
April – June, September – November
How to get here
Salem → Yercaud
bus · 1h
₹50
approx.
Salem → Yercaud
cab · 45min
₹600
approx.
Nearby attractions
Yercaud questions, answered
What is the best time to visit Yercaud?
The best months are April, March, December. April – June, September – November October scores lowest on weather and conditions.
How many days do you need in Yercaud?
Most people spend 2 days in Yercaud. There are around 4 main things to do, totalling roughly 8 hours of activity.
How do you get to Yercaud?
The nearest railway station is Salem Junction (32 km) and the nearest airport is Coimbatore International Airport (160 km). The cheapest common route is Salem → Yercaud by bus, about ₹50 per person one way.
How much does a trip to Yercaud cost?
Stays start around ₹1,300 per night, with food about ₹350 per person per day.
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