Places Near Yercaud

Salem 30 kms away, is one of the interesting places near Yercaud. It has a Mosque built by Tipu Sultan, London Missionary Society, ruin of an old fort and the Museum that holds valuable collections of antique terracotta and sculptures.

Kodumanal, 40 kms away, is a tiny hamlet on the banks of the Noyli River. The small town actually is an archaeological site dating back to the 2nd century BC. You can explore some of the amazing ruins from the Megalithic, Neolithic and the Paleolithic Age.

Namakkal, 48 kms away, is a small town which lies at the foot of a hillock with an old yet magnificent fort. The town also boasts of intricately carved rock-cut cave temples, one dedicated to Narasimhaswamy and the other being dedicated to Ranganathaswamy.

Bhavani, 50 kms away, serves as the most important pilgrim destination of South India. It is situated on the Rivers Bhavani and Kaveri.