Yercaud is a beautiful hill station in Salem district of Tamil Nadu and also one of the popular places. Yercaud town got its name from the Yercaud Lake located at its center. The highest point in Yercaud is the Servarayan temple, which is situated at a height of 5326 feet. Yercaud is known for its plantations majorly of coffee, orange, jackfruit, guava, cardamom and black pepper. The forests of Yercaud have an abundance of sandalwood, teak and silver oaks. From wild animals like bison, deer, foxes, mongooses, snakes, squirrels to birds like bulbuls, kites, sparrows and swallows can be found in these forests.
Yercaud Lake
The Yercaud Lake is undoubtedly one of the best places to visit in Yercaud. Providing stunning, panoramic views of the hills and lush green lawns of this hill station, this Lake also barges out as one of the most sought after destinations in Yercaud.
Pagoda Point
Pagoda Point is the perfect Yercaud tourist place to embrace the mind with solace and tranquillity. Bestowed with captivating and scenic views of the hill station, the Pagoda Point offers the most sprawling outlook of Yercaud and its enchanting essence.
Bears Cave
Located close to the Norton’s Bungalow and on the way to the Lord Murugan Temple, the Bear’s Cave is also one of the main tourist places in Yercaud. The cave is believed to be created by the bears.
Kiliyur Waterfall
The waterfall is one of the best places to visit in Yercaud. Considered as one of the most beautiful waterfalls in India, the enchanting and fascinating beauty of this 300 ft high waterfall.