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An untouched splendor and a scenic hill station – Yercaud is a city located on the Shevaroy mountains of the Eastern Ghats, Tamil Nadu. Also known as the ‘Jewel of the South’, Yercaud is a Tamil word that denotes ‘Lake Forest. This beautiful hill destination is blessed with awe-inspiring natural treasures and has several beautiful places to explore. Admire the beauty of this offbeat destination with Yercaud tourism.
Ornamented with dense forests, misty valleys, and coffee plantations, this place is considered to be unique for nature as well as adventure enthusiasts. To make your tour memorable, take a virtual tour of some of the best places to visit in Yercaud.
Kiliyur Waterfall
Known for its peaceful surroundings, Kiliyur Falls is one of the must-visit attractions in Yercaud. To adore the beauty of this crystal clear waterfall, you have to trek through the natural trails to reach the point. Once you reach, enjoy the enchanting beauty and soothing sound of water gushing down from a height of about 300 feet. It will surely leave an indelible imprint on your mind and heart. The beauty of these falls is best witnessed in monsoons as its water level rises, presenting a fascinating view.
Things to Do: Trekking, photography, picnic
Tips: Make sure you bathe in its water for a memorable experience!
Ideal duration: 4-5 hours
Silk Farm and Rose Garden
Silk Farm and Rose Garden are among the ideal places to visit near Yercaud. Enjoy a short escape with your loved ones here. It is near the Ladies’ Seat just two kilometers away from Yercaud city center. You can admire the beauty of the Rose Garden by observing different species of roses.
The redolence of roses diffused in the atmosphere makes this park more attractive. The garden is an absolute pleasure for visitors. Additionally, it is one of the idyllic sites for the specialists as well as floriculture enthusiasts.
Apart from that, you can observe one of the traditional arts of Yercaud – silkworm breeding and silk production here.
Things to Do: Picnic, photography, meditation, nature walk
Tips: Silk Farm is a private estate and outsiders are not allowed without special permission, so it is good to take permission to explore it.
Ideal duration: 3-4 hours
Deer Park
Deer Park is one of the excellent tourist spots to enjoy your weekend or short escape with your little ones. The park boasts of lush green playgrounds where you kids can enjoy several recreational activities such as basketball, baseball, cricket, football, and other outdoor games.
It is a fine picnic spot where visitors can experience the enchanting views of the valleys & hills with delicious snacks and can get soak within the beauty of nature. You can spot deer and other creatures like peacocks, guinea pigs, pigeons, rabbits, and ducks.
Things to Do: Picnic, nature photography
Tips: Do not feed the animal inside the park
Ideal duration: 3-4 hours
Yercaud Lake
The Yercaud Lake is also known as Big Lake or Emerald Lake and one of the amazing tourist places to visit. Located in the heart of the city, it is one of the must-visit attractions in Yercaud. The surrounding area of the lake is enhanced with lush green gardens. The atmosphere here is so charming that you will experience immense mental and spiritual peace.
Due to its beauty, it has also become a popular picnic spot. Tourists around the neighboring cities come here to enjoy a wonderful weekend. The gardens boast about several varieties of flowers. The place is great for enjoying panoramic views of the hills and lush green lawns of this hill station.
Things to Do: Boating, picnic, photography.
Tips: Don’t miss out to enjoy boating.
Ideal duration: 4-5 hours
Pagoda Point
The Pagoda Point in Yercaud is considered to be a very popular viewpoint. This hill point gives you a bird’s-eye view from where you can see the entire city. Seeing the hills and valleys from here is quite a thrill. The Point is considered as one of the best to enjoy sightseeing from the hills.
The path to reach this viewpoint is also quite adventurous which gives a feel of hill trekking. It is an ideal place to enjoy the natural beauty of Yercaud. If you come to Yercaud, then definitely enjoy the scenery from this point.
This point is a little far away from the bustling crowds of Yercaud city, the Pagoda Point is an excellent attraction to get a piece of the mind. The cool breezes flowing at the point creates a calm atmosphere to get rejuvenated.
Things to Do: Trekking, photography, meditation.
Tips: Do not forget to bring your camera, it would be a great miss if you do so.
Ideal duration: 2-3 hours
Tipperary View Point
It is one of the best tourist places in Yercaud. A view of the southern part of Yercaud can be seen from Tipperary View Point and is a popular place to see the beauty of the region including Elephant Tooth Rocks also known as ivory rocks. These are pure white rocks and it is believed that these rocks were formed due to a meteorite falling in this area.
You can reach this viewpoint through Tipperary Road. Tipperary View Point is a well-known tourist spot to encounter the elevated elegance and picturesque appeal of the location. To make your trip memorable must visit this attraction to experience the best of Yercaud.
Things to Do: Trekking, photography nature walk, meditation.
Tips: It is advised to wear a good pair of boots to enjoy trekking along the hills.
Ideal duration: 3-4 hours
Loop Road
Loop road is a 32 km stretch along with the mesmerizing views of Yercaud. Driving along the loop road is an ultimate experience. En route, you will come across small villages and hilly areas where you can take a pause and interact with locals as well.
The Loop Road is ideal for couples if you both love a romantic drive. Adore the beauty of the lush greenery while hitting the road. It also leads to the villages of Manjakuttai, Nagalur, Semmantham, and Kaveri Peak. Take a halt at any one of the villages mentioned above and enjoy the best varieties of coffee served.
Things to Do: Biking, photography
Tips: Do not forget to bring your camera, it would be a great miss if you do so.
Must take a halt to the village and meet the locals and ask for the best coffee.
Ideal duration: 3-4 hours
While these are the best tourist places in Yercaud, which are renowned for their attractions, each one of them is worth your time, money, and visit for encountering the best of Southern India! Plan your trip to this amazing offbeat city and enjoy a perfect vacation.
Covid-19 Guidelines for Planning a Trip to Yercaud
Yercaud is now open for tourism however, boating in the Yercaud Lake is restricted due to Covid-19 guidelines for tourism in Yercaud.
Also tourist visiting Yercaud must apply and get e-pass from district administration before coming. The normal Covid-19 SoPs are in place like social distancing and wearing mask in public places etc.
General Covid-19 Guidelines for traveling to Tamil Nadu:
- E-pass is mandatory for those coming from other states via train, flight or road, but not for people travelling within the state.
- Tourists to Kodaikanal, Nilgiris and Yercaud will need to have relevant e-passes from the district collector.
- Clubs, hotels, resorts will function with SOPs.
- Chennai airport will handle 50 flight arrivals per day in September
The places that are open for tourism in Yercaud are:
- Anna Park
- Lake Park
- Rose Garden
- The Two Government Botanical Gardens
- The Genetic Heritage Garden
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Anand Raj
Anand is a content writer and developer, with 2+ years of experience in creating content for several industries. His zeal for helping the readers and providing authentic information arises from his former experience in journalism. Exploring new places, learning new things, trying out amazing cuisines, and blogging about them are few things that keep Anand fascinated.
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