Places to Visit in Yercaud
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Botanical Garden
Rank 1
Ranked 1 of 17Places to Visit in Yercaud
- Type: Garden
- Entry: Paid
Botanical Garden houses the orchidarium and the green house, which is one of the best places to visit the flora and fauna. It is one of the ideal places to gain knowledge about various species of plants. Yercaud is known for Kurinji flowers, plenty of which can be seen in this garden. The...
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Silk Farm
Rank 2
Ranked 2 of 17Places to Visit in Yercaud
- Type: Other
The Silk Farm is situated closely to the Lady's seat .A visit to this place gives us the knowledgeable experience about the silk worm life cycle. The silk worms are grown and fed on the mulberry leaves, and then the silk thread is obtained from the cocoons can be seen in this farm.
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Big Lake
Rank 3
Ranked 3 of 17Places to Visit in Yercaud
- Type: Lake
Big Lake, a man-made lake, is popularly known as Emerald Lake. One of the major attractions of the destination, this lake is flanked by hills and natural shoals along with a beautifully maintained garden. One can also see a floating fountain in the lake.
Deer Park and Leisure Park are...
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Killiyur Falls
Rank 4
Ranked 4 of 17Places to Visit in Yercaud
- Type: Water Fall
Killiyur Falls, located at a distance of 3 km from the Yercaud Lake, is one of the most beautiful waterfalls. The best time to make a visit to this lake is after the southwest monsoon or the northeast monsoon.
From a height of 300 ft, the water of Yercaud Lake along with the water from...
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Montfort School
Rank 5
Ranked 5 of 17Places to Visit in Yercaud
- Type: Other
Montfort School, established in 1917 by Brother Denis, is one of the well established residential boy’s schools located within the destination. There is a beautiful chapel located within the school, which has been constructed using stones, featuring one of the best examples of Franco-Indian...
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Anna Park
Rank 6
Ranked 6 of 17Places to Visit in Yercaud
- Type: Park
Anna Park, located adjacent to the lake, is one of the major attractions of the destination. The park houses a wide collection of natural species of plants and trees around Shevaroy hills. The park also has a Japanese Park, which is located inside it. The Japanese Park is famous among children...
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Yercaud Town
Rank 7
Ranked 7 of 17Places to Visit in Yercaud
- Type: Other
Yercaud Town, perched at an elevation of around 4700 ft above sea level, is one of the most important sightseeing places in Yercaud. The town is abode to several convents and seminaries where sisters and brothers of different religious orders are engaged in managing training schools.
Two...
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Servarayan Temple
Rank 8
Ranked 8 of 17Places to Visit in Yercaud
- Type: Temple
Servarayan Temple, dedicated to Lord Shervaroyan, is located on top of the flat-topped Shevaroy hills. The temple is a narrow and dark cave and idols of Lord Shervaroyan and Goddess Kaveri are placed inside it.
Goddess Kaveri is believed to be the patron deity for 67 villages located in...
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The Grange
Rank 9
Ranked 9 of 17Places to Visit in Yercaud
- Type: Historic
Grange, constructed in 1820, is one of the oldest architectural wonders located in Yercaud. This castle was built by collector M. D. Cockburn. It was also the first commercial plantation area for coffee, oranges and apples in this hill station.
According to a belief, it is said that this...
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Small Lake
Rank 10
Ranked 10 of 17Places to Visit in Yercaud
- Type: Lake
The Small Lake has a beauty in wild form with surrounding trees and woods. It is a belief that the lake is fed by many small wells and does not run dry even in summer. This lake is an enjoyable tourist spot surrounded by road and the famous boarding Montfort school is at the other side of the lake.
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The Pagoda Point
Rank 11
Ranked 11 of 17Places to Visit in Yercaud
- Type: View point
Pagoda Point, located on the eastern part of Yercaud Hills, is also known as Pyramid Point. This point has derived its name from four piles of stones that form a pyramid shape and are believed to be constructed by the local tribes.
There is a temple located at this place between the...
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Shevaroy Temple
Rank 12
Ranked 12 of 17Places to Visit in Yercaud
- Type: Temple
This
is the highest point in Yercaud, situated at a height of 5326 feet. Hence this
area is called the Shevaroy hills.
This
temple is situated atop Servaroyan hill. It is very important place of worship
for tribal people living in these hills. They celebrate an annual festival
every...
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Tipperary View Point
Rank 13
Ranked 13 of 17Places to Visit in Yercaud
- Type: View point
Tipperary View Point, the southern most view point of the destination, can be reached by taking Tipperary Road. It is one of the ideal locations to catch a glimpse of surrounding region along with the Elephant Tooth Rocks. These rocks are pure white in colour and are believed to be formed when a...
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Sri Raja Rajeswari Temple
Rank 14
Ranked 14 of 17Places to Visit in Yercaud
- Type: Temple
Sri Raja Rajeswari Temple, dedicated to the goddess of all gods, was found by Tirukovilur Thapovanam Srila Sri Gnanananda Giri Swamigals Parampara Disciple HH Swami Poornananda Giri. The idol of the deity inside the temple is surrounded by idols of several gods and goddesses. Founded in 1983, it...
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Arthurs Seat
Rank 15
Ranked 15 of 17Places to Visit in Yercaud
- Type: View point
Arthur's Seat, a vantage point, provides a bird's eye view of the Emerald Lake, Yercaud Town and Shervaroyan Peak. This attraction is accessible by a steep climb from the city centre.
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Bears cave
Rank 16
Ranked 16 of 17Places to Visit in Yercaud
- Type: Cave
Bear's Cave, located within the private coffee estate, is formed by two huge rocks. The place is situated in proximity to Norton Bungalow. This estate is based on the route leading to Servarayan Temple.
Beside this coffee estate, there is a huge cave, which was believed to be home...
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Lady's Seat, Gent's Seat and Children's Seat
Rank 17
Ranked 17 of 17Places to Visit in Yercaud
- Type: View point
Lady's Seat, Gent's Seat and Children's Seat, located to the south-west of Shevaroy Hill, are the names given to a group of rocks located on the Yercaud Hills. These are present in the form of a seat, which overlooks the Salem town and ghat road. The Lady' Seat has derived its...
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