Salem district, Tamil Nadu, India

Places to visit near Yercaud

Yercaud is a town in Salem district, Tamil Nadu, India. Within 50 km by road there are 119 places to visit — 24 temples, 26 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 11 waterfalls. The must-see places are Sky Park (2 km), Kiliyur Falls (3 km) and Peeku Park (3 km).

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Yercaud, Tamil Nadu
Yercaud, Salem district, Tamil Nadu, India. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Yercaud at a glance

Location
Salem district, Tamil Nadu, India
Coordinates
11.7753° N, 78.2093° E
Places within 50 km
119 (15 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for temples
Nearest city
Salem, 18 km
Railway station
Danishpet (DSPT), 15 km
Airport
Tiruchirappalli International Airport (TRZ), 157 km

Top places to visit near Yercaud

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Temples near Yercaud

53 temples within 100 km of Yercaud. The closest is Amman Temple (1 km); the best-known is Shevaroyan Temple (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Yercaud

45 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Yercaud. The closest is Yercaud Hill View Point (1 km); the best-known is Pagoda View Point | Yercaud (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Yercaud

29 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Yercaud. The closest is Check Dam (11 km); the best-known is Mookaneri Lake View Park (13 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Yercaud

28 waterfalls within 100 km of Yercaud. The closest is Sinamika Waterfalls (3 km); the best-known is Kiliyur Falls (3 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Yercaud

14 forts & heritage within 100 km of Yercaud. The closest is Mother Mary Shrine (1 km); the best-known is Genetic Heritage Garden (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Yercaud

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Yercaud. The closest is Govt. Botanical Garden - Yercaud (1 km); the best-known is Peeku Park (3 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Yercaud

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 18 km on the road.

  1. Start in Yercaud
  2. 2 km Sky Park · museum, Salem
  3. 3 km Pagoda View Point | Yercaud · viewpoint, Salem
  4. 1 km Peeku Park · nature spot, Salem
  5. 6 km Shevaroyan Temple · temple, Salem
  6. 3 km Kiliyur Falls · waterfall, Salem
  7. 3 km Back to Yercaud

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How to reach Yercaud

  • By train: Danishpet (DSPT) — about 15 km from the centre
  • By air: Tiruchirappalli International Airport (TRZ), Tiruchirappalli — about 157 km by road
  • By air: Coimbatore International Airport (CJB), Coimbatore — about 190 km by road
  • By road from Salem: about 18 km · directions
  • By road from Erode: about 90 km · directions
  • By road from Hosur: about 144 km · directions

All places near Yercaud by distance

Within 15 km of Yercaud

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Yercaud by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples2453Amman Temple (1 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints2645Yercaud Hill View Point (1 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs1329Check Dam (11 km)
Waterfalls1128Sinamika Waterfalls (3 km)
Forts & heritage614Mother Mary Shrine (1 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens810Govt. Botanical Garden - Yercaud (1 km)
Other attractions810Yercaud Rose Gardens (1 km)
Churches78Holy Life AG Church (15 km)
Mosques & dargahs66Hazrat Peer Bava Dargah (13 km)
Parks35Rose Garden - Yercaud (1 km)
Museums34Sky Park (2 km)
Caves23Chera Cave (2 km)
Treks11Eco Trekking (Ending Point) (5 km)
Buddhist sites11Thiyaganur Buddha Temple - Salem District, Tamil Nadu, India (6 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves01Kaveri (68 km)

Yercaud: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Yercaud?

Sky Park (museum, about 2 km), Kiliyur Falls (waterfall, about 3 km), Peeku Park (nature spot, about 3 km), Pagoda View Point | Yercaud (viewpoint, about 4 km), Shevaroyan Temple (temple, about 6 km), Karadiyur View Point - Yercaud (viewpoint, about 9 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Yercaud?

119 places on Spotwander: 24 temples, 26 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 waterfalls, 6 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest temple to Yercaud?

Amman Temple, about 1 km by road; Arulmigu Balamurgan Temple - Yercaud (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Yercaud?

Yercaud Hill View Point, about 1 km by road; Sunset View Point (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Yercaud?

Check Dam, about 11 km by road; Veemanur Dam (11 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Yercaud?

Start in Yercaud, visit Sky Park, then Pagoda View Point | Yercaud, then Peeku Park, then Shevaroyan Temple, then Kiliyur Falls, and drive back — about 18 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Yercaud?

October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for temples.

How do I reach Yercaud?

By train: Danishpet (DSPT), about 15 km away. By air: Tiruchirappalli International Airport (TRZ), about 157 km by road. By road: 18 km from Salem.

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