Annual celebration held during mid-May coinciding with the festival of Lord Servarayan (Shevaroy), the presiding deity of the Shevaroy Hills. Features a 7-day exhibition including spectacular Flower Shows with thousands of potted flowering plants, dog shows, boating races, and village fairs. Traditional performances include Karakattam (an ancient Tamil folk dance) and Naiyandi Melam (percussion performances).
क्यों मायने रखता हैMajor seasonal draw for the hill station celebrating local heritage, flora, and culture. Most tourists visit Yercaud during May specifically for this festival.
इस त्योहार के लिए जा रहे हैं? May में Yercaud
Yercaud in May splits cleanly in two. The first fortnight extends April: daytime 23-30C, nights 18-21C, humidity 70 percent. Robusta coffee flowering peak still visible at Yercaud Coffee plantations — the white star-bloom flush across Servarayan slopes. Lady's Seat (4km, ₹15), Pagoda Point (3km, free), Yercaud Lake (1km), Anna Park (2km, ₹15) at full operations. Summer-migration spillover from the Tamil Nadu plains…
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नज़दीकी हवाई अड्डा
Salem Airport (SXV) — 35km. Trichy (TRZ) — 160km
नज़दीकी रेलवे
Salem Junction — 30km
Yercaud में कहाँ रुकें
Sterling Yercaud
₹₹₹resort · Yercaud — in the Shevaroy hills above Salem
A Sterling resort in the Shevaroy hills — comfortable rooms, an on-site restaurant and bar, and a quiet hill-station setting. The dependable mid-range comfort base for a Yercaud trip.
GReaT Trails Yercaud by GRT Hotels
₹₹₹resort · Yercaud — a valley-view property in the Shevaroy hills
A 41-room GRT nature resort overlooking the valley — an indoor and outdoor pool, a spa, a nature trail and activities like ziplining and box cricket, with strong family-friendly facilities. The standout activity-and-comfort stay in Yercaud.
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The Orange Restaurant
Yercaud · ₹₹₹
सिग्नेचरMulti-cuisine lunch buffet with North Indian, Chinese, South Indian and continental
The lunch buffet is the smart order — wide spread including an interesting dessert table. Breakfast has live counters. Good for families and groups; book ahead at weekends.
GRT Nature Trails Sky Rocca Diner
20th hairpin bend, Yercaud Ghat Road · ₹₹₹
सिग्नेचरForest-and-valley-view dining with grilled meats and tandoor
It is up on the ghat road at the 20th hairpin, not in Yercaud town — factor in the drive. Window seats for the valley view; the tandoor and grills are the kitchen's strength.
Hotel Tamilnadu Yercaud Restaurant (TTDC)
TTDC Hotel Tamilnadu, near Yercaud Lake · ₹₹
सिग्नेचरHome-style Tamil meals at the state tourism hotel by the lake
Its biggest asset is location — a short walk from Yercaud Lake. Home-style Tamil meals rather than fine dining; good for an unfussy lunch between lake and town.
Hotel Selvam Mess
Yercaud town · ₹
सिग्नेचरTamil rice meals and non-veg curries in a no-frills mess
This is a working mess, not a tourist restaurant — go at lunch for the freshest meals. Quick and inexpensive; cash-friendly. Stick to the rice meals and the day's curries.
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Yercaud में और क्या देखें
Yercaud Lake
The only natural lake among South Indian hill stations, surrounded by a deer park and botanical gardens. Boating available (Rs. 80 for 2, Rs. 110 for 4, Rs. 320 for 8 persons). Op…
Shevarayan Temple
Built inside a narrow black rock cave on Yercaud's highest point (5,326 feet). Dedicated to Lord Shevaroyan, worshipped by local tribal communities. May festival celebrated by nat…
Lady's Seat Viewpoint
A scenic overlook on the eastern slopes of Yercaud with panoramic views of the Salem plains and ghats. Named after Lady Shelton of the British era. Ideal for sunrise and sunset ph…
Pagoda Point
Also called Pyramid Point, lies on the eastern side of Yercaud hills. A Rama Temple stands at this viewpoint, offering spiritual ambiance with valley views. Less crowded than Lady…
Sri Raja Rajeswari Temple
A temple 4km from Yercaud on the way to Shevarayan Temple, dedicated to Goddess Rajeswari (Durga). Devotees believe prayers here grant wealth, prosperity, and spiritual elevation.
