Things to do in Yercaud, Tamil Nadu
Yercaud or Erkadu, is a town and hill station in Salem District in Tamil Nadu, India. Located in Servarayan Hills in the Eastern Ghats, it is situated at an altitude of 1,515 m.
17 places to visit in and around Yercaud, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.
- 1Sangagiri Fort
Sankagiri Fort is a historical fort maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India. It is located 22 km from the city of Erode and 38 km from Salem.
- 2Kiliyur Falls
Kiliyur Falls is a waterfall on the Periyaaru river in the Servarayan hill range in the Eastern Ghats, Tamil Nadu, India. The waters overflowing the Yercaud Lake fall 91 m into the Kiliyur Valley.
- 3Kurumbapatti Zoological Park
The Kurumbapatti Zoological Park is a second largest zoo in Tamil Nadu next to Arignar Anna Zoological Park, situated in the foothills of the Shervaroyan Hills, 10 km from Salem, Tamil Nadu, India.
- 4Government Museum, Salem
The Salem Government Museum, located in Salem, Tamil Nadu, India, is a museum dedicated to preserving and showcasing the rich cultural, historical, and artistic heritage of the region.
- 5Deer Park
In the lake. Suitable for kids to playground. 9AM-5PM except Tuesdays. Photogenic bridge.
- 6The Big Lake Or Emerald Lake
The first thing you sees as you enter the Yercaud town is this placid lake in a wonderful surrounding of hills and natural shoals. Also a beautifully landscaped garden on one bank. It has boating facility. This lake is the only natural lake
- 7Anna Park
The park is next to the lake. It is typical park used to host the “Flower Show” in the month of May. The Japanese Park inside Anna Park is a must see. Children can play around and elders can take rest. The entrance ticket will be ₹2 for adu
- 8Lady's Seat, Gent's Seat and Children's Seat
This is a cluster of rocks on the south west of the Yercaud hills overlooking the ghat road and the town of Salem to the south. There is a natural rock formation in the form of a seat where reportedly a white English lady of yesteryear spen
- 9Arni Fort bus terminus
Arani Fort bus station, is the city of Arni's main bus station. Arni is the second largest town in Tiruvannamalai district after Tiruvannamalai city.
- 10Sri Raja Rajeswari Temple
This is said to be the Goddess of all Gods in the Hindu Pantheon and by praying to her one can attain wealth and prosperit and be elevated to higher levels of spirituality. This temple was founded by Tirukovilur Thapovanam Srila Sri Gnanana
- 11Holy Trinity Church, Yercaud
CSI Holy Trinity Church in Yercaud, Tamil Nadu, India was built in 1834 and was rebuilt in 1853 after a damaging accident. It belongs to the Church of South India Trust Association.
- 12Kodandaramaswamy Temple, Ayodhyapatinam
Kodandaramaswamy Temple or Pattabi Rama Temple is a Hindu temple located in the Salem district of Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is glorified by Valmiki, Vasishta, Bharadvaja and classified as one of the 108 Abhimana Kshethrams of the Vaishnavate tradition.
- 13Servarayan Hills
- 14Diocese of Salem
- 15Christ Church, Salem
- 16CSI Immanuel Church, Salem
- 17ELCOT IT Park, Salem