Lady's Seat
A rocky viewpoint on the cliff edge southwest of town, overlooking the winding mountain road and the Salem plains. Nearby are the Gentleman's Seat and the Children's Seat.
Lady's Seat is Yercaud's most famous viewpoint. Legend says that during the British colonial period, a lady often sat on this rock to gaze at the scenery below. From the cliff edge you can see the winding mountain roads, the city of Salem in the distance and the Mettur Reservoir. On clear days the view is wide open, and after sunset the city lights of the plain appear. Nearby are a telescope tower and the neighboring Gentleman's Seat and Children's Seat viewpoints, with small stalls selling corn and tea. It is about 2 kilometers from the lake. Admission is free, but in heavy fog you will see nothing, so visit on a clear day.
Opening hours
Open all day (recommended 06:00–19:00)
Nearby sights
- Government Botanical Garden Yercaud
- Rose Garden Yercaud
- Holy Trinity Church, Yercaud
- Yercaud Lake
- Yercaud Deer Park
- Anna Park
- Kiliyur Falls
- Pagoda Point