Yercaud
A quiet climb through coffee and shola, to a temple on the ridge.
Photo: Kottairajcs / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Moderate
Difficulty
5 km
Distance
3 hours
Duration
1,620 m / 5,315 ft
Peak Altitude
Post-Monsoon, Winter
Best Season
Why This Trek
Yercaud
Yercaud is a good trek for people who want real forest and a real climb without a full day's commitment. The path is broad and easy to follow, which makes it a fair introduction for a first-timer, but the coffee-estate air and shola birdlife give it more character than a typical short hike.
Before You Book
- Forest access may require a valid permit.
- Authorised guide support may be mandatory.
- Departure depends on current route availability.
- Weather and wildlife conditions may affect access.
- Route and timings can change for safety reasons.
- Camping is only offered where currently permitted.
- Government ID may be required for permit registration.
- Final confirmation is issued only after operational verification.
The Trail
The trail climbs steadily from the Yercaud area through coffee-growing slopes and dense forest, crossing small streams before opening into shola grassland near the top. It ends at the Sri Shevaroyan Temple, the highest point on this stretch of the range, with panoramic views back over Yercaud town and lake.
- A steady, well-defined climb through coffee estates and dense forest
- Shola grassland patches home to endemic birds like the Nilgiri wood pigeon
- The Sri Shevaroyan Temple at the range's high point, with views over Yercaud
Itinerary
- 1
Yercaud to Shevaroyan Temple and back
A steady climb through coffee estates, streams, and shola forest to the Sri Shevaroyan Temple, followed by a return descent the same way.
5 km · +220 m
Who Is This Trek For?
Fitness level required: moderate. Group size runs 6–16 people. Age range: 8–60 years.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Trek leader and on-trail first-aid support
- Trail snacks and water
- Travel to and from Yercaud
- Personal trekking gear
- Any stay before or after the trek day
What to Carry
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Light rain layer
- 1L water capacity
- Sun protection for the open grassland stretch
Safety
- Trek leader carries a first-aid kit
- Stream crossings can be slippery after rain
- Group pace is set by the slowest member, not the fastest
Cancellation Policy
A ₹1,000 Booking Advance secures your booking request. Final confirmation is issued only after operational and permit verification. The advance is non-refundable and non-transferable, as it blocks your spot in the group.
If we cancel a trek due to weather, safety, or forest department restrictions, you get a full refund or a free reschedule.
Notes
Distance and duration are provisional until we've run this route ourselves.
Sustainability
The shola grassland patches near the temple are slow to recover from trampling - we keep to the marked trail and cap group size accordingly.