Tamil Nadu · Hill station · Coffee
Yercaud
Yercaud is a small hill station in the Shevaroy Hills near Salem, with coffee estates and a lake. It is about 260 km from Mysuru, about 6 hours by road. Most visitors plan 1–2 days. Yercaud is pleasant all year, at about 1,515 m, with day highs of about 23-29°C.
Why travellers go
It is an easy, low-key hill break with short drives between viewpoints.
- Suggested time
- 1–2 days
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Good for
- Hill station, Coffee
Best-known sights in Yercaud
- Yercaud Lake: A natural lake in the town centre with boating, surrounded by a deer park and a leisure park. salem.nic.in lists boating from 9 am to 5:30 pm (page last updated 2018); check locally.
- Anna Park: A park beside the lake with a Japanese garden; it hosts the flower show during the May Summer Festival.
- Lady's Seat, Gent's Seat and Children's Seat: Rock viewpoints about 2 km from town, looking down over Salem; the city lights are a sight after dark.
- Pagoda Point: A viewpoint on the eastern side of the hills, about 5 km from town, with a small Rama temple and views towards Attur.
- Shevarayan Temple: A cave temple to Lord Perumal near the top of the Servarayan hills, at about 1,628 m. salem.nic.in lists it as open 6 am to 8 pm; thousands of hill people attend its May festival.
- Kiliyur Falls: A waterfall about 3 km from Yercaud Lake, reached by a path of about 250 steps with iron stairs. Go after the monsoon; it can be dry in the dry season.
- Botanical Garden and Bell Rock: A Botanical Survey of India garden with native orchids and a rock that rings like a bell when struck.
- Sri Raja Rajeswari Temple: A temple about 4 km from Yercaud, on the way to the Shevarayan Temple.
- Horticultural farm and rose garden: A government farm and rose garden that sells plant saplings, about 2 km from town.
- Bear's Cave: A small cave about 7 feet below ground, linked by local belief to the Shevarayan Temple. Wikivoyage says it is on private land and needs permission.
How many days do you need in Yercaud?
Plans for one, two or three days. A starting point only, not a Travel Trendzz package.
One day
- Yercaud Lake boating
- Anna Park
- Lady's Seat
- Pagoda Point
Two days
- Day 1: Yercaud Lake boating, Anna Park, Deer park, Lady's Seat
- Day 2: Shevarayan Temple, Sri Raja Rajeswari Temple, Pagoda Point, Kiliyur Falls (after the monsoon)
Three days
- Day 1: Yercaud Lake boating, Anna Park, Deer park, Lady's Seat
- Day 2: Shevarayan Temple, Sri Raja Rajeswari Temple, Pagoda Point
- Day 3: Kiliyur Falls (after the monsoon), Botanical Garden and Bell Rock, Horticultural farm and rose garden
How to reach Yercaud from Mysuru and Bengaluru
From Mysuru
- By road
- About 360 km, about 7-8 hours, via Bengaluru (about 140 km on NH 275), then Hosur, Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri and Salem. A mapping site shows a shorter road of about 255 km, but its route is not confirmed.
- By train
- No direct train to Yercaud. Trains run from Mysuru to Salem Junction about three times a day, taking about 7.5 hours; Salem Junction is about 35 km below Yercaud.
- By bus
- No direct bus. Buses run from Mysuru to Salem (about 7 hours) or via Bengaluru; regular buses run from Salem up to Yercaud.
- By air
- Salem Airport, about 35-38 km away, has limited domestic flights. Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru, is about 250 km away.
From Bengaluru
- By road
- About 220 km, about 5 hours, on NH 44 via Hosur, Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri and Salem, then up the ghat road from Salem.
- By train
- Direct trains run from Bengaluru to Salem Junction roughly every 4 hours, taking about 4.5 hours; Salem Junction is about 35 km from Yercaud.
- By bus
- Buses from Bengaluru to Salem take about 3-5 hours; regular buses run from Salem to Yercaud.
- By air
- Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru, about 250 km away; Salem Airport is closer but has limited flights.
Road times are approximate; check current timings for trains and buses before you travel.
Best time to visit Yercaud
Yercaud is pleasant all year, at about 1,515 m, with day highs of about 23-29°C. January to March is dry, and August to October is the wettest stretch, with about 210-250 mm of rain a month. The Summer Festival and flower show are held in May.
| Month | Weather and what to know |
|---|---|
| Jan | Cool and dry, about 12-23°C |
| Feb | Dry, about 13-26°C |
| Mar | Dry, about 15-27°C |
| Apr | Warm, first showers, about 18-29°C |
| May | Warmest month, showers, about 18-29°C Summer Festival with a flower show at Anna Park, and the Shevarayan Temple festival. |
| Jun | Warm with showers, about 19-29°C |
| Jul | Rainy, about 18-27°C Average rain about 187 mm. |
| Aug | Wet, about 17-26°C Average rain about 247 mm. Kiliyur Falls runs well after the monsoon rains. |
| Sep | Wet, about 17-26°C Average rain about 209 mm. |
| Oct | Wettest month, about 16-25°C Average rain about 250 mm. |
| Nov | Showers, about 15-24°C Average rain about 161 mm. |
| Dec | Cool, about 13-24°C |
Tips for visiting Yercaud
- For the bus back to Salem, board at the starting stop rather than the lakeside stop, as boarding on the hill road is hard.
- A large weekly market is held on Sundays, with a smaller one on Wednesdays; local coffee and oils are popular buys.
- On a day trip from Bengaluru, leave early so you reach Yercaud by about 9 am; the falls are hard to fit in.
- Visit Kiliyur Falls after the southwest or northeast monsoon, when there is water.
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Travel Trendzz and Yercaud
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Questions about Yercaud
What is the best time to visit Yercaud?
Yercaud can be visited all year, as days stay about 23-29°C. January to March is dry and clear. August to October is the wettest stretch, but Kiliyur Falls runs well after the rains. In May the Summer Festival brings a flower show at Anna Park, along with bigger crowds.
How many days are enough for Yercaud?
One to two days are enough for Yercaud. One day covers Yercaud Lake, Anna Park, Lady's Seat and Pagoda Point. A second day gives time for the Shevarayan Temple and Kiliyur Falls, and a third adds the Botanical Garden, rose garden and a slower look at the viewpoints.
How far is Yercaud from Mysuru and Bengaluru?
Yercaud is about 220 km from Bengaluru, about 5 hours by road via Krishnagiri and Salem. From Mysuru it is about 360 km via Bengaluru, about 7-8 hours. Salem Junction, about 35 km below the hill, is the nearest railway station.
Is Yercaud good for families and couples?
Yes. Yercaud suits both families and couples. Families can enjoy boating on the lake, Anna Park and the deer park, all close together in town. Couples often choose sunset and night views from Lady's Seat, the drive to Pagoda Point and quiet coffee estate walks.
Does Travel Trendzz have a package for Yercaud?
Not a published one. The team plans custom trips to Yercaud on request.
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Sources
Facts on this page were checked against these sources in November 2026. Rules such as entry passes, timings and road closures change, so check before you travel.
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