18/03/2021
Top places to visit
Yercaud Lake
The Yercaud Lake is, without doubt, one of the best places in Yercaud to visit. Offering spectacular panoramic views of this hill station’s hills and lush green lawns, this Lake even barges out as one of Yercaud’s most searched after destinations.
Located in the heart of Yercaud, Travellers will have an unforgettable time getting insight into Tamil Nadu’s food and cooking, tasting dishes cooked with innovative spices. This renders Yercaud Lake a culinary paradise for epicureans.
32-km Loop Road
The 32-km Loop Road is basically a 32-kilometre loop that begins from the Yercaud Lake and carries you across Yercaud’s much-loved roads and farmland.
\The 32 km Loop Road also leads to Semmantham, Nagalur, Manjakuttai and Kaveri Peak villages. While travelling through these villages one can taste coffee varieties; surely one’s senses will be filled with the inviting aroma of the coffee beans.
Pagoda Point
Away from Yercaud’s busy life, Pagoda Point is the ideal tourist spot for Yercaud to welcome the mind with warmth and tranquillity. With captivating and panoramic views of the hill station, the Pagoda Point offers Yercaud’s most sprawling view
Silk Farm and Rose Garden
Located two kilometres away from Yercaud, this tourist spot in Yercaud is a sightseeing destination that is also regarded as an off-beat destination for travellers. The silk farm also depicts the history of how silk production started in India by acquiring the skills from China’s mainland.
Bears Cave
Located next to the Bungalow of Norton and on the way to the Temple of Lord Murugan, the Bear’s Cave is also one of Yercaud’s major tourist attractions.
The cave is assumed to be built by the bears and the cave even acted as a hidden hideout and escape route to the mighty ruler Tipu Sultan according to the primitive citizens of this local region.
Kottachedu Teak Forest
The Kottachedu Teak Forest flora and fauna include many native animals such as Wolf, Ant-eater, Rodents, Squirrels, Mongoose, Bison, Hares and Foxes. The forest is also abundant in avifauna; you will quickly see swallows, kites, paradise flycatchers, and sparrows in the trees.
Much of the Kottachedu Teak Forest’s faunal and floral parallels can be linked to the Western Ghats in India.
Kiliyur waterfall
One of the greatest areas to stay at Yercaud is the waterfall. This is known to be one of India’s prettiest waterfalls. Located in Tamil Nadu ‘s Eastern Ghats Servaroyan hill range, the waterfall can only be reached through the rugged, rustic terrains. The Waterfall is situated near Lake Yercaud.
The Grange
The Grange is a renowned holiday resort situated 1500 meters above sea level, providing a broad variety of adventure and discovery opportunities for both local and global travellers.
The resort is special in the sense that it is nestled in the evergreen and green woods of Yercaud, away from the urban jungles.
The lush green planting fields of cocoa, pepper, and orange contribute to the resort’s aromatic beauty.
The Grange is near multiple plantation areas and has its own restaurant and boutique shop..
Deer Park
The park is a lovely picnic place where travellers can admire the stunning views of the hills, while children can play different sports such as soccer, baseball, cricket, football and other similar games.The park has lush green playgrounds where tourists can appreciate fun valley views and immerse themselves in nature’s beauty. The park is also one of the paradises for nature photographers, with blooming nature all around.
Yercaud is definitely one of the top must-visit destinations in South India with its breathtaking views and other interesting sightseeing points.
