Yercaud Lake
ஏற்காடு ஏரி (Emerald Lake)
A natural lake in the town center, surrounded by trees. Known as Emerald Lake, it offers pedal boats, rowboats and round bamboo coracles, and it is the heart of Yercaud.
Yercaud Lake, also known as Emerald Lake, is a natural lake in the center of town, surrounded by tall trees and gardens, with a small fountain in the middle. 'Yercaud' means 'forest by the lake' in Tamil. Boathouses at the lake rent pedal boats, rowboats and the local round bamboo coracles. The fares are cheap, but queues are long on weekends. On the northeast side of the lake are Anna Park and the deer park, which can be explored on foot. Many snack stalls line the lakeside, and an evening stroll here is very pleasant.
Opening hours
Boathouse approx. 09:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Yercaud Deer Park
- Anna Park
- Holy Trinity Church, Yercaud
- Rose Garden Yercaud
- Government Botanical Garden Yercaud
- Kiliyur Falls
- Lady's Seat
- Bear's Cave