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
Salem → Yercaud
bus · 1h
₹50
approx.
Salem → Yercaud
cab · 45min
₹600
approx.
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April – June, September – November
Nearest Transport
Salem Junction32 km
Coimbatore International Airport160 km
Stay Options
budget₹700/night
mid₹2,000/night
luxury₹5,500/night
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