Pagoda Point & Shevaroy Temple
About
Yercaud’s Pagoda Point, located about 3 km east of town, is one of the most popular viewpoints for Yercaud sightseeing. The ridge is marked by four stacked stone structures resembling pagodas, believed to have been set up during the British era to demarcate old tribal boundaries. From here, wide views stretch across the Salem plains all the way to the distant Kalvarayan Hills, making it a key stop in most Yercaud travel guide routes. Nearby lies the Shevaroy Temple, situated at around 1,623 meters, the highest point in the region and often listed among the top attractions in Yercaud. Dedicated to Servarayan and Kaveri Amman, the small shrine is reached through a narrow cave passage, adding a spiritual and slightly adventurous touch to a Yercaud trip.
Highlights
What makes this place special
Pagoda Rock Piles
Four stone cairns on the ridge top mark an old tribal boundary, the most recognizable silhouette of Yercaud, and a distinctive landmark in any Yercaud travel guide.
Shevaroy Peak Shrine
At 1,623 meters, a small cave temple enshrines images of Servarayan, the local deity after whom the Shevaroy Hills are named. It is often mentioned as a quiet spiritual stop in a Yercaud travel guide.
Salem Plains View
On clear mornings, the city of Salem spreads out 1,000 meters below, a rare Eastern Ghats viewpoint with such a dramatic drop, often highlighted in any Yercaud travel guide.
Things to Know
- •Sunrise is spectacular at Pagoda Point, arrive by 6 AM
- •Footwear required for the steep approach
- •Shevaroy Temple cave passage is tight, skip if claustrophobic
- •Few facilities; carry water
- •Combine with Bear's Cave nearby
- •Jeeps connect the two viewpoints for a small fee
