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These water falls are 3 km from Yercaud Lake and should be visited after the South West or North East Monsoon. The surplus water from Yercaud Lake and the other reaches of the Shevaroys Hills fall deep into the Kiliyur Valley in a 90-m (300-foot) fall. The views from the bottom and top of the falls are breathtaking. The view from the top of the falls into the valley is heart stopping. The path to the falls is an easy trek on a concrete path. Anyone should be able to trek to falls because iron stairs have been put up at the steep places, about 250 steps down the concrete and steel stairway. Rethink with old people and small kids. The parking point is 3 km from town and it is another 2 km trek from there. In dry season, it is completely dry. It also provides a beautiful view of the valley.
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In the lake. Suitable for kids to playground. 9AM-5PM except Tuesdays. Photogenic bridge.
Yercaud 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 among all the hill station lakes in the South. A floating fountain is constructed by MALCO, at the centre of the lake. The lake is surrounded by a deer park, a leisure park and Tamil Nadu Hotel. Boat services are available at reasonable rate (₹75 for 2 seats and ₹95 for 4 seats). Self-pedalling (15 min) and rowing boats (30 min) are available. You have to pay the same amount as caution deposit. The safety measures are followed strictly. The minimum time can be spent: 20 min. The Natural shoal seen around the Petrol Bunk, Round Tana and adjoining the Anna Park are about the oldest shoals of natural species of trees that you can see around the Shevaroys. Another shoal of this type can be seen adjoining the Orchidarium. In the interests of conservation this last stronghold of original trees should be preserved and replenished for the future.
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 adult and ₹10 for camera. The minimum time can be spent: 30 min for laymen.
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 Gnanananda Giri Swamigals Parampara Disciple HH Swami Poornananda Giri in the year 1983 and now succeeded by his son V Sri. In this temple the Goddess Sri Raja Rajeswari is seen surrounded by a plethora of Gods.
Montfort School was established in 1917 in Yercaud by the untiring effort of Bro. Denis. The school was named after the founder of the Order of St. Gabriel. St. Louis Marie Grignoin de Montfort. Its vast campus with attractive buildings, spacious play grounds, well planned and beautiful gardens, and a swimming pool which is the envy of all the schools in the South.
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 spent her evenings viewing the magnificent panorama before her eyes. There is a sheer drop of about 60 m (200 feet) at this point into a private estate in the valley below. There is a man-made viewing tower with telescopes. One can see the magnesite deposits on the plains and on clear days a view of Mettur Dam. One should not miss the night view of the Salem town with millions of twinkling lights. On the right of Lady's Seat are Sterling Resorts, Gents Seat and Children's Seat. There is a mini park and it is a breathtaking spot for a picnic. 2 km from town.