Perfect Weekend Escape from Chennai to Yercaud
Living in Chennai and dreaming of cool hill station breezes? Yercaud is your perfect answer! As the closest hill station to Chennai (just 350 km away), Yercaud offers the ideal weekend getaway from the city's heat and hustle. Our Chennai to Yercaud tour package is specially designed for Chennai residents who want maximum experience with minimum planning hassle.
Why Chennaiites Love This Package: We handle the complicated part—getting you from Chennai to Salem and up to Yercaud. You can either book your own train/bus tickets, or let us handle it for a small additional fee. Once you reach Salem, our team takes over completely, ensuring a seamless hill station experience.
How to Reach Yercaud from Chennai
Optional Train/Bus Ticket Booking Service
Don't want the hassle of booking tickets? We offer complete ticket booking service:
Train - Sleeper Class
Basic comfortable option
Booking charges only
Train - 3AC Class
Air-conditioned comfort
Booking charges only
Bus - AC Sleeper
Overnight sleeper bus
Booking charges only
*Ticket fares extra. Booking charges are service fees for confirmed ticket booking with PNR tracking.
Detailed 2 Days Chennai to Yercaud Itinerary
Day 0 (Night Before) & Day 1: Depart Chennai, Arrive Yercaud
Depart Chennai - Board your chosen overnight train/bus from Chennai to Salem. Popular trains: Yercaud Express (22642) departs Chennai Central at 10:15 PM, Podhigai Express (12636) at 9:05 PM.
Arrive Salem - Train arrives Salem Junction between 5-7 AM. Our driver meets you at platform with placard. Freshen up at station. If by bus, pickup from Salem Central Bus Stand.
Scenic Drive to Yercaud - Drive up 20 hairpin bends to Yercaud (1.5 hours). Stop at viewpoints for photos. Enjoy cool morning air.
Check-in & Breakfast - Arrive at hotel. Early check-in arranged. Enjoy breakfast. Rest or freshen up after journey.
Yercaud Sightseeing - Visit Yercaud Lake for boating (optional extra). Explore Anna Park. Proceed to Lady's Seat viewpoint.
Sunset & Dinner - Watch spectacular sunset from viewpoints. Return to hotel for dinner. Optional evening market visit for souvenirs.
Day 2: Yercaud Exploration & Return to Chennai
Breakfast & Check-out - Breakfast at hotel. Check-out keeping luggage in vehicle. Visit Botanical Garden and Pagoda Point.
Shevaroy Temple & Local Market - Visit ancient Shevaroy Temple. Explore local market for coffee, spices, woolens.
Kiliyur Falls & Lunch - Visit Kiliyur Falls (seasonal). Lunch at local restaurant (on your own).
Return to Salem - Drive down to Salem. Drop at Salem Junction or Bus Stand by 4:30 PM.
Return to Chennai - Board your train/bus back to Chennai. Most trains depart Salem between 5-8 PM, reaching Chennai by 11 PM - 1 AM.
Top Yercaud Attractions from Chennai Tour
Yercaud Lake
Artificial lake built in 1842. Perfect for boating after long journey from Chennai. Adjacent park ideal for family relaxation.
Lady's Seat & Gent's Seat
Famous viewpoints offering breathtaking views of Salem plains. Telescope available. Perfect sunset spot.
Pagoda Point
Also called Pyramid Point. Features four piles of stones in pyramid shape. Panoramic views of surrounding hills.
Botanical Garden
Formerly Orchidarium with 30+ orchid species. Features ferns, herbs, shrubs. Refreshing after Chennai heat.
Package Inclusions & Exclusions
✅ What's Included
- Accommodation in 3-star hotel (1 night)
- Breakfast & dinner at hotel
- AC vehicle for Yercaud sightseeing
- Salem pickup & drop (station/bus stand)
- Driver allowance, parking, tolls
- All applicable taxes
- 24/7 tour coordinator support
- Train/bus ticket booking assistance
❌ What's Not Included
- Chennai to Salem train/bus tickets
- Lunch & other meals not mentioned
- Boating charges at Yercaud Lake
- Entry tickets to monuments/parks
- Personal expenses & shopping
- Travel insurance
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions
Chennai to Yercaud Tour FAQs
Train is generally better for these reasons: 1) More comfortable for sleeping 2) Less traffic delays 3) On-time performance better 4) Can walk around 5) Food available onboard. Popular trains: Yercaud Express (22642, departs Chennai Central 10:15 PM, arrives Salem 5:15 AM) and Podhigai Express (12636, departs 9:05 PM, arrives 5:00 AM). Buses are cheaper but subject to traffic on Chennai-Salem highway.
Book return trains from Salem between 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. This gives you full Day 2 in Yercaud and comfortable return. Good options: Salem to Chennai trains - Yercaud Express (22641, departs 7:30 PM, arrives Chennai 1:50 AM), Podhigai Express (12635, departs 6:25 PM, arrives 1:50 AM). For buses, book 7:00 PM onwards from Salem bus stand. We'll ensure you reach Salem station/stand by 5:00 PM.
Absolutely! Many Chennai travelers prefer 3 days to reduce travel fatigue. Extended package includes: Extra night in Yercaud, visit to nearby attractions like Kiliyur Falls, Silk Farm, Bear's Cave, and more leisure time. 3-day package starts at ₹16,999. This is especially recommended for families with children or senior citizens who prefer slower pace.
No direct buses from Chennai to Yercaud. You need to go to Salem first (350 km), then take local bus/taxi to Yercaud (30 km hill road). That's why our package is perfect - we handle the Salem-Yercaud segment. Some private operators offer "Chennai to Yercaud" buses but they simply drop you at Salem and you need to arrange separate transport up the hill. Our package provides seamless connection.
We track your train in real-time using NTES (Indian Railways tracking). If your train is delayed, our driver in Salem will be informed and will wait for you. There's no extra charge for reasonable delays. For extreme delays (3+ hours), we may need to adjust Day 1 itinerary slightly, but we ensure you don't miss key attractions. We recommend booking trains with good punctuality records.
"As a Chennai resident tired of weekend trips to Mahabalipuram and Pondicherry, Yercaud was a refreshing change. The package was perfectly timed - overnight train from Chennai, pickup at Salem, and we were in Yercaud by breakfast. The hotel had amazing valley views. Best part: they helped book our return train tickets too. Perfect hassle-free weekend!"
Escape Chennai Heat This Weekend!
Limited slots for upcoming weekends. Book now to get complimentary early check-in in Yercaud + free travel kit!
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