Yercaud, Hill station in Salem district, India
The central lake of Yercaud sits at 1515 meters elevation, surrounded by gardens and forest paths within the Shevaroy Hills range.
British colonial officials established Yercaud as a mountain retreat in the 1800s, creating pathways and developing coffee plantations across the slopes.
The Servarayan Temple, located at the highest point of Yercaud, honors Lord Servarayan and Lady Kaveri through traditional Tamil ceremonies.
Visitors can reach Yercaud via a 30-kilometer drive from Salem Airport, with regular bus services operating between October and June.
The name Yercaud translates to Lake Forest in Tamil, reflecting the natural formation of a freshwater lake at the center of this mountain town.
Location: Salem district
Elevation above the sea: 1,515 m
GPS coordinates: 11.77940,78.20340
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:50
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