Looking for a Weekend Getaway? Head to the Hills in Yercaud

A beautiful hill station in the Shevaroy Hill range, Yercaud makes for a convenient and peaceful weekend getaway from Bengaluru. Covering a distance of about 215 kilometres from Bengaluru, the road to Yercaud is a truly beautiful one which goes through winding lanes amidst hills. To reach Yercaud, you can opt for a bus from Bengaluru to Salem and from Salem, you can hire a hatchback at less than Rs. 500. The drive is known to have close to 20 hairpin bends, which make it all the more fascinating.

For the Adventure Enthusiast

High and low rope courses, ziplining, archery, bumper roads, field target shooting, and ATV adventure trails are among the many adventure activities that you can do indulge in when in Yercaud. These activities range between Rs. 1000 – Rs. 4000 and are sure to appeal to all kinds of travellers.

Grange Tree Top Adventure and GRT Nature Trails are the few popular resorts that offer packages which include these adventure activities, costing at around Rs. 450-500/- per person.

For the Comfort Seeker

Apart from the multiple sightseeing options, Yercaud also offers some beautiful resorts, providing you and your family a super comfortable stay for as long as you like! Here are some recommendations to help you make the most of your Yercaud holiday:

1. GRT Nature Trails Sky Rocca: Located on the 20^th hairpin bend on the way to Yercaud from Salem, GRT resort is an exquisite eco-friendly property. It is surrounded by vast stretches of coffee plantations and is oft frequented by groups of tourists for its pristine environs. With a beautiful rooftop restaurant, a small but satisfying infinity pool and a breathtaking skywalk, this resort offers a complete package to both families and couple travellers
2. Sterling Rock Perch: Overlooking lush coffee gardens, this resort offers a luxurious stay on top of the Shevaroy Hills. The in-house restaurant Robesca offers multi-cuisine dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. With a conference hall of a capacity of 250 people and beautiful suite rooms, you can enjoy both business and leisure trips as you book yourself a stay at this beautiful resort.

3. La Four Seasons: If you wish to take a break from the humdrum of city life, this resort is the place to be! Situated on the top of a hill, La Four Seasons is a Living Art property offering all state-of-the-art amenities and a peaceful ambience to help you rejuvenate. The resort boasts of a vegetarian and a non-vegetarian restaurant where you can enjoy delectable cuisines from across the globe. What’s more, it is in close proximity to the Shevaroy Temple and the Maha Meru Chakra Temple, giving you a chance to explore Yercaud as you like.

For the Foodie

Yercaud has a variety of culinary delights to offer to the visitors. While you are here, choose from Sri Sarvana Bhavan Elite for crispy pooris and other pure vegetarian delicacies or Sweet Rascal for the customized non-vegetarian dishes. However, prior reservations are recommended at both of these restaurants. You can also try Salem Heights in GRT for a meal with a view and Lake Forest Yercaud for their famous wood-fired pizzas as you watch a movie being displayed on the big screen. Yet another option is Waterfront where you can enjoy some finger foods with a view of the serene Yercaud Lake. Last but not the least, Golden Nest Resort provides a tribal cuisine at their in-house restaurant, which is well-known for the flavourful delicacies made with love and the local tribal spices.

In and around Yercaud

There’s lots to see and do in Yercaud, so make sure you include the following in your itinerary.

1. Viewpoints: Visit Gents seat, Lady’s seat, Children’s Seat and Karadiyur Viewpoint for stunning views of the Western Ghats A lot of monkeys have made these vantage points their home so keep it in mind and take care of your belonging while you’re there.

2. Waterfalls: Plan an excursion to Kiliyur Falls, which is not so easy to access. You need to take 200 steps downhill to reach this natural wonder. Trust us when we say the descent will be worth it!
    

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3. Drive through the hills: The best way to soak in the serenity of Yercaud is to visit the 32-kilometre loop road which offers an excellent drive amidst the tall trees and coffee plantations. As it is dark (with no street lights in most places) after 6:00 p.m., the roads seems to be very spooky and offer an adventure unlike any other place!

4. School tours: Move around a little bit and visit some of the most popular schools in the country, dating back to the British era.  There is a mini zoo inside the school open for visitors only on Sundays. 
   
   
    

5. Chilling in the hills: If you wish to have a few drinks with your friends, make sure you carry them with you as you might not be able to find your preferred brands in the few local wine shops here. Alternatively, you can try Hotel GRT, Sterling, Lake Forest or Grand Palace for a chilled out evening.

So this weekend, get into your car and go for a date with the jewel of South India. Pick from one of these hotels in Yercaud for a memorable stay!