places to visit
Yercaud Lake
It is a pool surrounded by gardens and well-wooded trees.
Lady's Seat
It is overlooks the winding ghat road. Tourists can have a panoramic view of the plains below through the telescope mounted at the Lady's seat.
Killiyur Falls
It is situated in 3000 feet high water falls.
The Servaroyan Temple
It is situated atop Servaroyan hill. The tribals here celebrate their annual festival in May every year. The temple is a narrow and dark cave having the God Servarayan and the Goddess Kaveri inside, which is believed as the Shevaroy Hills and the Cauvery River.
Bear’s Cave
It is situated near the Norton’s Bungalow, Bear’s Cave is considered as one of the abodes of Lord Murugan. 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
It 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.
The Grange
The Grange is one of the oldest buildings in Yercaud, built in 1820's by the then District Collector of Salem, M.D. Cockburn who first introduced Coffee from Arabia, Apples and other fruits from South Africa between 1820 and 1829 A.D. It is believed to be the summer resort of Robert Clive - The British Big Wig of the East India Company way back in the late 1800s.
Pagoda Point
This is also another vantage view point. Once upon a time a beautiful place adorned with stone built pagodas, it is now home to a huge temple.
Silk Farm and Rose Garden
It is situated very close to Lady's Seat. This is the place where Silkworms are reared. Located 2 Km from Yercaud town, one can see the cultivation of mulberries, the growing of silk worms and the method of spinning silk. The rose garden has a good collection of varieties of roses. There is a nursery in this garden from where one can purchase plants.
Trekking in Yercaud
Yercaud has developed into a major trekking destination in the region. A lot of treks are organized here. Chennai Trekking Club organizes treks in Yercaud
