If you want a chilled, not-too-touristy, budget-friendly hill station for the weekend — Yercaud is your spot. Sitting quietly in Tamil Nadu’s Eastern Ghats, this tiny hill town gives you Ooty vibes without the crowds, chaos, or traffic.

Perfect for:
⭐ Couples
⭐ Budget travelers
⭐ Bike trips
⭐ Work + chill weekends

📍 Where is Yercaud?

Bangalore → Yercaud
⏱ 4.5 to 5 hours
📌 Located in the Shevaroy Hills, Tamil Nadu

Fastest Route (Google Maps):
https://maps.app.goo.gl/7iC1pfY12uwMSk1t5

🚗 How to Reach

By Car / Bike

Best route: Bangalore → Hosur → Dharmapuri → Salem → Yercaud
Roads are smooth end-to-end.
Route link:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/7iC1pfY12uwMSk1t5

By Bus

• Frequent buses from Bangalore → Salem

• From Salem, take a taxi to Yercaud (₹600–900)

By Train

Train to Salem Junction → 45–50 min hill drive.

🏡 Where to Stay

⭐ Budget (₹1,200–₹2,000/night)**

Grand Palace View Rooms
https://www.booking.com/hotel/in/grand-palace-yercaud.en-gb.html

Wellington Hill Resort
https://www.booking.com/hotel/in/wellington-hill-resort.en-gb.html

⭐ Mid-range (₹2,000–₹4,000/night)**

Sterling Yercaud
https://www.sterlingholidays.com/resorts-hotels/yercaud

TGI Star Holiday
https://www.tgihotels.com/tgi-star-holidays-yercaud

⭐ Premium (₹4,500–₹8,000/night)**

Great Trails by GRT Hotels (Top Pick)
https://grthotels.com/great-trails-yercaud/

The Brook Resorts
https://www.thebrookresorts.com/

🌅 Top Things to Do in Yercaud (With URLs)

1️⃣ Yercaud Lake (Boating)

Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/zr94eQG8qrZ3Ce3n9

2️⃣ Pagoda Point (Best Sunrise)

Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/GLKSPtYtCpajxuxK6

3️⃣ Kiliyur Waterfalls

Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/QksTs1oQMRzXcP7S7

4️⃣ Lady’s Seat Viewpoint (Sunset)

Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/TqZYQwrmJ39Vyh7b9

5️⃣ 32-Km Loop Road (Iconic Drive)

Start Point Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Xh7a7PqgrW6Jr5oBA

6️⃣ Botanical Garden (Morning Walk)

Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/w8edhC3cLX8oTpT17

🍲 Where to Eat (With URLs)

🌮 Cafés

Sweet Rascal Café
https://maps.app.goo.gl/uAMcDqXkjiFTV72t9

Pepper Mint Café
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ykz1So1QUMWm2AQK6

Altitude Kitchen (Best View + Food)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/e81pFZ19BRKmDQuj6

🍛 Veg / South Indian

Saravana Bhavan Elite (Salem)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/y9s1sMELVAinX94J6

🗓️ 2-Day Itinerary (With URLs Included)

DAY 1 — Arrival + Chill

• Start 5 AM from Bangalore

• Breakfast at Krishnagiri A2B

• Reach by 11 AM

• Visit: Yercaud Lake → https://maps.app.goo.gl/zr94eQG8qrZ3Ce3n9

• Sunset at Lady’s Seat → https://maps.app.goo.gl/TqZYQwrmJ39Vyh7b9

• Dinner at Altitude Kitchen → https://maps.app.goo.gl/e81pFZ19BRKmDQuj6

DAY 2 — Explore + Return

• Sunrise at Pagoda Point → https://maps.app.goo.gl/GLKSPtYtCpajxuxK6

• Waterfalls → Kiliyur Falls → https://maps.app.goo.gl/QksTs1oQMRzXcP7S7

• Botanical Garden → https://maps.app.goo.gl/w8edhC3cLX8oTpT17

• Loop Road drive → https://maps.app.goo.gl/Xh7a7PqgrW6Jr5oBA

Reach Bangalore by 8–9 PM.

⭐ Why Yercaud Should Be Your Next Weekend Trip

• Zero crowds compared to Ooty/Coorg

• Extremely budget-friendly

• Smooth roads for bikes/cars

• Scenic 20-hairpin drive

• Calm, cinematic, slow-life vibes