Yercaud — Destination & Travel Guide
Peaceful coffee and orange plantation hill station at 1,515 meters in the Shevaroy Hills above Salem, reached via a well-paved 20-hairpin-bend ghat road.
Visitor Overview & Highway Corridor
Primary Route: Coimbatore → Salem (NH544) → 20 Hairpin Bends → Yercaud
Offers a relaxed, family-friendly weekend alternative to Ooty and Kodaikanal with Emerald Lake, Lady’s Seat, Pagoda Point, and the 32-km Loop Road through coffee estates.
Top Places to Visit & Attractions in Yercaud
Transportation & Access Notes
30 km uphill from Salem City (195 km total from Coimbatore).
Source: Salem District Tourism Directory · Last Verified: 2026-10-01
Travel to Yercaud
Transparent estimated fares from Coimbatore based on our approved rate card. Final quotes depend on vehicle category, multi-day waiting, and local sightseeing detours.
*Indicative reference estimate only, not a final confirmed quotation. One-way drop calculated using 195 km billable distance (130 km minimum threshold) + ₹500 driver batta. Actual driving distance, highway toll gate fees, hill checkpost / parking charges, and applicable interstate permits (if applicable) can affect final quotation.