This quiet little hill station on the Shevaroy hills of the Eastern ghats is the only one of its kind in northern Tamil Nadu. While the rest of this region is generally dry, Yercaud presents a welcome contrast with its cool climate where temperature never rises above 30 º C and dip below 13 º C . It is also a less expensive place than either Udhagamandalam or Kodaikkanal .

Area :- 38.3 sq. km.
Altitude :- 1515 mt.
Population :- 36,863
Climate:-Summer-Pleasant whether;Winter-Mild Cold
Clothing :- Summer - Cotton ; Winter - Light Woolen
Languages Spoken :- Tamil, Hindi and English
STD Code :-04281


The place can be visited throughout the year.Yercaud is a small hill station . When the near by region is burning in summer season, its pleasant climate attracts the visitors.

It is also a less expensive place than either Ooty or Kodaikkanal . Coffee and citrus fruits, most notably oranges, are grown in abundance apart from bananas, pears and jack.

Scenically, Yercaud is as enchanting and picturesque as the hill stations on the Western ghats and trekking here can be one of the most pleasurable ways to pass time.

All the festivals of Tamil Nadu are celebrated in Yercaud . Besides being a hill station a special Summer Festival is organised during middle of May . Tourist inflow is more in these days.

The Salem Co-operative Super Market Branch and the Main Bazaar are good places for shopping. Besides there are no. of shops selling wide range of things which could be of interest to any visitor .