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Yercaud
The Jewel of the South: a quiet hill station close to Chennai.
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About Yercaud
Yercaud, in the Shevaroy Hills above Salem, is Tamil Nadu’s easiest hill escape: coffee estates, a lake for boating, viewpoints and cool evenings without the crowds of Ooty.
It is perfect for a long weekend with family or friends.
Yercaud package options
We price every trip for your dates, travellers and hotel choice, so you only pay for what you want.
Popular attractions
Yercaud Lake
Boating in the centre of town.
Lady’s Seat & Gent’s Seat
Viewpoints over the Salem plains.
Pagoda Point
Sunset viewpoint.
Shevaroyan Temple
Temple at the highest point.
Kiliyur Falls
Waterfall best after the monsoon.
Recommended experiences
- Coffee estate stay
- Rose garden and botanical garden
- Short treks
- Bonfire evenings at resorts
Suggested itinerary
2 days: Yercaud
- 1Arrive, lake and Lady’s Seat
- 2Pagoda Point, Shevaroyan Temple, depart
Every itinerary can be changed — add days, swap places or change the pace.
Where you can stay
Budget
Simple hotels near the lake.
Standard
Resorts with views.
Premium
Coffee-estate resorts.
Luxury
Boutique resorts with private cottages.
Travel information
- Getting there
- Train or drive to Salem (about 5 hours from Chennai), then 1 hour up the ghat road.
- Good to know
- The ghat road has 20 hairpin bends; take it slow.
Questions travellers ask
Is Yercaud good for a weekend from Chennai?+
Yes — it is the closest real hill station; leave early on Saturday.
Is it crowded?+
Much less than Ooty and Kodaikanal, except during the May festival.
Good for groups?+
Yes, many resorts have villas and bonfire areas for groups.
Plan your Yercaud holiday
Choose your dates, travellers, rooms and hotel category. Your travel advisor sends a day-by-day plan and quotation, usually within one working day. Final pricing depends on your selected travel dates and availability.
