Yercaud Weekend Getaway from Bangalore

Need a quick hill escape from the city? A Yercaud weekend getaway from Bangalore is one of the easiest — about 5 hours away, cool and green, with none of the crowds of the bigger hill stations. Here's the route, a 2-day plan, and where to stay.

How far & the route

Yercaud is roughly 230 km from Bangalore — about a 4.5–5 hour drive. Take NH44 via Hosur and Krishnagiri to Salem, then the scenic Yercaud ghat road (20 hairpin bends) up into the Shevaroy hills. Leave Friday evening or early Saturday to make the most of the weekend.

A relaxed 2-day plan

• Day 1: Arrive, settle into the villa, lunch, then Yercaud Lake and a sunset at Pagoda Point. Campfire and dinner back at the villa.
• Day 2: Morning coffee on the veranda, Rose Garden and Lady's Seat, a short estate walk, then drive back refreshed.

See the full list of tourist places in Yercaud.

Where to stay

For a group or family from Bangalore, a private villa is the best value and the most relaxing. Chans Retreat near Pattipadi is the whole home to yourselves — forest views, a campfire, home-cooked meals — from ₹7,000/night for a floor or ₹17,777 for the whole villa.