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Yercaud Ghat Road (hairpin bends)
The winding approach road to Yercaud from the Salem plains, famous for its 20 numbered hairpin bends.
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Typeactivity
Nearest baseYercaud
DistrictSalem
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Places to visit14→Listed businesses2→Yercaud Ghat Road (hairpin bends) 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 Yercaud Ghat Road (hairpin bends)Seasonal guide
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Today at Yercaud Ghat Road (hairpin bends)
Sunrise6:07 am
Sunset5:59 pm
Golden hour best light4:59 pm–5:59 pm
Blue hour after sunset5:59 pm–6:24 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 261°
Moon tonight🌒 Waxing crescent · 31%
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13 more places around Yercaud. Open a guide to plan the visit and onward journey.
damYercaud Lake
5.5 km · ~14 min by auto
A spring-fed boating lake at the heart of Yercaud hill station, surrounded by coffee and orange estates.
viewpointPagoda Point (Pyramid Point)
6.0 km · ~15 min by auto
A cliff-edge viewpoint in Yercaud offering panoramic views over the Salem plains below.
viewpointLady's Seat
4.5 km · ~11 min by auto
A public Yercaud viewpoint whose panorama depends on visibility.
templeServaroyan 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.
parkAnna Park
5.1 km · ~13 min by auto
A small ornamental garden in Yercaud town known for its seasonal flower displays.
parkBotanical Garden and Rose Garden
5.9 km · ~15 min by auto
A government-run botanical garden in Yercaud with a dedicated rose collection amid the hill station's greenery.
viewpointShevaroy Hills
5.6 km · ~14 min by auto
The range of hills in which Yercaud sits, known for coffee, orange and pepper estates and cool climate year-round.
wildlifeKurumbapatti Zoological Park
3.5 km · ~9 min by auto
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.
damEmerald Lake
6.0 km · ~15 min by auto
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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Silk Farm and Rose Garden
Place
parkSilk Farm and Rose Garden
4.8 km · ~12 min by auto
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
5.7 km · ~14 min by auto
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
5.9 km · ~15 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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Yercaud Ghat Road (hairpin bends) — at a glance
TimingsOpen 24 hours; daylight driving recommended
Best timeYear-round, avoid heavy monsoon days
Entry: Free (toll may apply for vehicles)
Getting here
How to reach Yercaud Ghat Road (hairpin bends)
Connects Salem town to Yercaud, ~30 km, roughly 1 hour by road
Getting around Yercaud Ghat Road (hairpin bends)
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 Yercaud Ghat Road (hairpin bends)
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Nearby
What’s near Yercaud Ghat Road (hairpin bends)
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.
3.5 km · ~9 min by auto · straight lineviewpointLady's Seat
A public Yercaud viewpoint whose panorama depends on visibility.
4.5 km · ~11 min by auto · 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.
4.8 km · ~12 min by auto · straight line
damMookaneri Lake
A city lake in Salem's Kannankurichi area, popular for a lakeside walk and coracle rides.
5.0 km · ~12 min by auto · straight lineparkAnna Park
A small ornamental garden in Yercaud town known for its seasonal flower displays.
5.1 km · ~13 min by auto · straight linedamYercaud Lake
A spring-fed boating lake at the heart of Yercaud hill station, surrounded by coffee and orange estates.
5.5 km · ~14 min by auto · straight lineviewpointShevaroy Hills
The range of hills in which Yercaud sits, known for coffee, orange and pepper estates and cool climate year-round.
5.6 km · ~14 min by auto · 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.
5.7 km · ~14 min by auto · straight lineparkBotanical Garden and Rose Garden
A government-run botanical garden in Yercaud with a dedicated rose collection amid the hill station's greenery.
5.9 km · ~15 min by auto · 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.
5.9 km · ~15 min by auto · straight lineviewpointPagoda Point (Pyramid Point)
A cliff-edge viewpoint in Yercaud offering panoramic views over the Salem plains below.
6.0 km · ~15 min by auto · straight linedamEmerald 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.
6.0 km · ~15 min by auto · straight lineOn the map
Where Yercaud Ghat Road (hairpin bends) is
Good to know
Yercaud Ghat Road (hairpin bends) — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Yercaud Ghat Road (hairpin bends)?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Yercaud Ghat Road (hairpin bends)?
Entry: Free (toll may apply for vehicles). Timings: Open 24 hours; daylight driving recommended.
How do I reach Yercaud Ghat Road (hairpin bends)?
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 Yercaud Ghat Road (hairpin bends)?
About an hour.
What else is near Yercaud Ghat Road (hairpin bends)?
Nearby you can pair Kurumbapatti Zoological Park (3.5 km), Lady's Seat (4.5 km), Silk Farm and Rose Garden (4.8 km), Mookaneri Lake (5.0 km).
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Yercaud Ghat Road (hairpin bends) guides, stories & itineraries
We have not published a story about Yercaud Ghat Road (hairpin bends) itself yet. These cover Yercaud and the wider district, with separate journeys between stops.
Around Yercaud
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The story of Deer Park
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Deer Park: ecology and conservation story
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The story of Kurumbapatti Zoological Park
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Kurumbapatti Zoological Park: ecology and conservation story
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The story of Servaroyan Temple
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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). Wikimedia Commons.