Kiliyur Falls
Waterfall
#5 of 15 Places to Visit in Yercaud
Distance (From Yercaud Bus Station): 4 Kms
Trip Duration (Including Travel): 2-3 Hours
Place Location: Yercaud Lake
Transportation Options: Cab / Auto / + Walk/Trek
Travel Tips: None
At a distance of 4 km from Yercaud Bus Stand and 3 km from Yercaud Lake, Kiliyur Falls is a nice waterfall in the Servaroyan hill range of Eastern Ghats in Tamil Nadu, India. This is one of the beautiful waterfalls in Salem district and also one of the top Yercaud tourist places.
Kiliyur Falls is formed by the overflowing waters of Yercaud Lake. The waterfalls drop into the Kiliyur Valley from a height of 300 feet (91 m). The view of the falls is breathtaking, especially in monsoon season. This is a seasonal falls and the best time to visit this place is immediately after the monsoons. It is an ideal and less expensive place to spend a weekend away from the busy life.
The 2 km trek to the falls is bit tough and may not be suitable for kids and elderly tourists. There are about 200 steep steps on the path towards the falls. It takes about 1 hour trek from the nearest road point to the bottom of the falls. There are no shops near the falls and visitors are advised to carry snacks and water.
Timings: 6 AM - 6 PM