What to expect
Emerald Lake
A quiet lake in the Shevaroy Hills near Yercaud, ringed by coffee estates and adjacent to the Deer Park. Much less crowded than the main Yercaud Lake, it is a scenic stop on the Yercaud sightseeing circuit.
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Typedam
Nearest baseYercaud
DistrictSalem
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
Entry₹20
Places to visit14→Listed businesses2→Emerald Lake is planned from Yercaud, one of the travel bases in Salem district. Use Yercaud for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Yercaud or nearby in Salem, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel.
- If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
Timing
Best time
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
Weather in Emerald LakeSeasonal guide
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Today at Emerald Lake
Sunrise6:07 am
Sunset5:58 pm
Golden hour best light4:58 pm–5:58 pm
Blue hour after sunset5:58 pm–6:23 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 261°
Moon tonight🌒 Waxing crescent · 34%
Retreating monsoon. October and November still see spells of rain from the retreating monsoon, though it is usually lighter than mid-year. Conditions are generally good but worth checking.
Sun and moon are calculated for this location and shown in IST. Photography windows are the hour around sunrise and sunset; the sunset bearing is degrees clockwise from true north. Moon phase is accurate to about half a day.
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Top experiences around Yercaud
13 more places around Yercaud. Open a guide to plan the visit and onward journey.
damYercaud Lake
890 m · 11 min walk
A spring-fed boating lake at the heart of Yercaud hill station, surrounded by coffee and orange estates.
viewpointPagoda Point (Pyramid Point)
2.0 km · 26 min walk
A cliff-edge viewpoint in Yercaud offering panoramic views over the Salem plains below.
viewpointLady's Seat
2.0 km · 25 min walk
A public Yercaud viewpoint whose panorama depends on visibility.
waterfallKiliyur Falls
1.7 km · 21 min walk
A seasonal waterfall below Yercaud reached by a demanding stepped route.
templeServaroyan Temple
750 m · 9 min walk
Servaroyan Temple is a compact cave shrine near Yercaud’s highest point, dedicated to Servarayan and set amid the upper Shevaroy Hills. The approach also offers expansive hill views when visibility is clear.
parkAnna Park
900 m · 11 min walk
A small ornamental garden in Yercaud town known for its seasonal flower displays.
parkBotanical Garden and Rose Garden
340 m · 4 min walk
A government-run botanical garden in Yercaud with a dedicated rose collection amid the hill station's greenery.
activityYercaud Ghat Road (hairpin bends)
6.0 km · ~15 min by auto
The winding approach road to Yercaud from the Salem plains, famous for its 20 numbered hairpin bends.
viewpointShevaroy Hills
1.2 km · 15 min walk
The range of hills in which Yercaud sits, known for coffee, orange and pepper estates and cool climate year-round.
wildlifeKurumbapatti Zoological Park
Kurumbapatti Zoological Park is a compact wildlife attraction near Salem, set against the Shevaroy foothills and focused on regional birds and animals. Check the park's published schedule, admission details and available enclosures before making a dedicated trip.
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Silk Farm and Rose Garden
Place
parkSilk Farm and Rose Garden
1.6 km · 20 min walk
A government sericulture demonstration farm with an adjoining rose garden a couple of kilometres from Yercaud town. Visitors can see the stages of silk production, and it is a common stop on the Yercaud sightseeing loop.
wildlifeDeer Park
1.7 km · 21 min walk
A small deer enclosure in Yercaud beside Emerald Lake, home to spotted deer and other small animals in a wooded setting. It is a family-friendly stop on the Yercaud circuit.
viewpointKaradiyur View Point
5.1 km · ~13 min by auto
A cliff-edge viewpoint in the Shevaroy Hills near Yercaud offering wide valley views. It is popular for sunrise and sunset and is one of several named lookout points around the Yercaud plateau.
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Emerald Lake — at a glance
TimingsApprox 9 AM to 6 PM
Best timeOctober to June (pleasant hill weather)
Entry price
- Indian adult
- ₹20
Fees change without notice. Check the current rate at the counter.
Entry: Nominal entry fee
Getting here
How to reach Emerald Lake
About 32 km from Salem up the Shevaroy ghat road; nearest railway Salem Junction (~32 km); nearest airport Salem (SXV) ~35 km.
Getting around Emerald Lake
If you need step-free access, contact the site before travelling. Ask about a level entrance, steps along the route, the nearest drop-off point, seating and accessible toilets.
If you need help at Emerald Lake
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Nearby
What’s near Emerald Lake
parkBotanical Garden and Rose Garden
A government-run botanical garden in Yercaud with a dedicated rose collection amid the hill station's greenery.
340 m · 4 min walk · straight linetempleServaroyan Temple
Servaroyan Temple is a compact cave shrine near Yercaud’s highest point, dedicated to Servarayan and set amid the upper Shevaroy Hills. The approach also offers expansive hill views when visibility is clear.
750 m · 9 min walk · straight linedamYercaud Lake
A spring-fed boating lake at the heart of Yercaud hill station, surrounded by coffee and orange estates.
890 m · 11 min walk · straight lineparkAnna Park
A small ornamental garden in Yercaud town known for its seasonal flower displays.
900 m · 11 min walk · straight lineviewpointShevaroy Hills
The range of hills in which Yercaud sits, known for coffee, orange and pepper estates and cool climate year-round.
1.2 km · 15 min walk · straight lineS
Silk Farm and Rose Garden
Place
parkSilk Farm and Rose Garden
A government sericulture demonstration farm with an adjoining rose garden a couple of kilometres from Yercaud town. Visitors can see the stages of silk production, and it is a common stop on the Yercaud sightseeing loop.
1.6 km · 20 min walk · straight linewildlifeDeer Park
A small deer enclosure in Yercaud beside Emerald Lake, home to spotted deer and other small animals in a wooded setting. It is a family-friendly stop on the Yercaud circuit.
1.7 km · 21 min walk · straight linewaterfallKiliyur Falls
A seasonal waterfall below Yercaud reached by a demanding stepped route.
1.7 km · 21 min walk · straight lineviewpointLady's Seat
A public Yercaud viewpoint whose panorama depends on visibility.
2.0 km · 25 min walk · straight lineviewpointPagoda Point (Pyramid Point)
A cliff-edge viewpoint in Yercaud offering panoramic views over the Salem plains below.
2.0 km · 26 min walk · straight lineviewpointKaradiyur View Point
A cliff-edge viewpoint in the Shevaroy Hills near Yercaud offering wide valley views. It is popular for sunrise and sunset and is one of several named lookout points around the Yercaud plateau.
5.1 km · ~13 min by auto · straight lineactivityYercaud Ghat Road (hairpin bends)
The winding approach road to Yercaud from the Salem plains, famous for its 20 numbered hairpin bends.
6.0 km · ~15 min by auto · straight lineOn the map
Where Emerald Lake is
Good to know
Emerald Lake — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Emerald Lake?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Emerald Lake?
Entry: Nominal entry fee. Timings: Approx 9 AM to 6 PM. The rupee figure quoted is the Indian adult rate.
How do I reach Emerald Lake?
Base yourself in Yercaud or nearby in Salem, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel. If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
How much time do I need for Emerald Lake?
About an hour.
What else is near Emerald Lake?
Nearby you can pair Botanical Garden and Rose Garden (340 m), Servaroyan Temple (750 m), Yercaud Lake (890 m), Anna Park (900 m).
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Emerald Lake guides, stories & itineraries
We have not published a story about Emerald Lake itself yet. These cover Yercaud and the wider district, with separate journeys between stops.
Around Yercaud
These guides explore Yercaud and the surrounding area. Choose a visit that fits your interests, allowing separately for travel between stops.
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The story of Servaroyan Temple
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Servaroyan Temple: history, architecture and significance
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Image credits
Photographs: Yercaud-elango, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0). Wikimedia Commons.