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Yercaud

Poor Man's Ooty in the Shevaroy Hills

Recommended

2 days

Best time

April – June,

Entry fee

Free

Food / day

350

About

A quiet, affordable hill station at 1,515m in the Shevaroy Hills of the Eastern Ghats, near Salem. Known for coffee and orange plantations, a serene lake, and colonial-era bungalows. Far less crowded than Ooty or Kodaikanal.

Must-see highlights

Shevaroy Hills scenic ghat drive
Lady's Seat viewpoint (360° valley view)
Emerald Lake boating
Coffee & orange plantation walks
Pagoda Point sunrise (Sitammagiri)
Bear's Cave rock walk
Silk Farm sericulture visit
Anna Park botanical garden
Kiliyur Falls jungle trek (6km)
Montfort School heritage campus
Shevaroyan Temple at summit
Salem old town textile market

On the map

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Salem Junction 32km · Coimbatore International Airport 160km

Nearby attractions

Salem (32km)Mettur Dam (75km)

How to get here

SalemYercaud

bus · 1h

50

approx.

SalemYercaud

cab · 45min

600

approx.

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Best Time to Visit

April – June, September – November

Nearest Transport

Salem Junction32 km
Coimbatore International Airport160 km

Stay Options

budget700/night
mid2,000/night
luxury5,500/night

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