Overview
Yercaud is at an altitude of 1515 metres above sea level. Stone-age implements were discovered by the British from the ancient shrine located near the Pagoda Point. The Yercaud Lake is a pool surrounded by gardens and well-wooded trees. Lady’s Seat overlooks the winding ghat road and has a panoramic view of the plains. The Killiyur Falls is a 3000 feet high waterfall. The Shervaroyan Temple, a tribal temple, is a narrow dark cave having the idols of God Shervarayan and Goddess Kaveri. The Bear’s Cave is considered as one of the abodes of Lord Murugan. The great Tipu Sultan used this Bear’s Cave as a hideout and a ecret route to escape during battle. The Green House is a true paradise for nature lovers, filled with heavenly fragrances of innumerable varieties of flowers and spices. The Grange is one of the oldest buildings in Yercaud and is believed to be the summer resort of Robert Clive, the British Major General of the East India Company. The Pagoda Point which is a beautiful place adorned with stone built pagodas now, houses a huge temple.
