Yercaud Trips - South India, Shervarayan Range

One of the important places is the Pagoda point. The Pagoda Point, is so known because a number of pyramid like structures abound here. Pagoda Point is also another viewpoint, which is worth visiting. Pagoda point or Pyramid Point named after the ancient pyramidal cairns found here. Around the ridges of the crest are four cairns stones resembling temple towers (Pagodas) In the centre of the open space is a shrine dedicated to two anionic stones held sacred by the local Malayalis.

This is a fantastic place with an equally great history to it - a magnificent palace in the past and a massive temple at present. The place gets its name because of its pagodas that are built with stone.

It lies on the eastern side of Yercaud hills. The name was derived from the many stone built pagodas made by the tribals. This place also has a huge Rama temple. The best time to visit is during the night or early morning when you get a view of Salem and the little village of Kakambadi. There are fabulous cliffs on the opposite side. Sometimes called Gent's seat it has a better view than the Ladies Seat but is very risky to reach and is a Government protected area.

Go to Pagoda Point early in the morning and watch the golden rays of the sun light up the city of Salem in the near distance. The spot also has towering cliffs that would prove to be any rock climber's delight.