Bangalore to Yercaud Road Trip Guide: Route, Stops & Itinerary
Yercaud is a compact, quieter hill station reached by a short highway run down NH44 followed by a gentle ghat climb — an easy weekend escape from Bengaluru.
How to reach Yercaud from Bengaluru by road
Via Hosur & Salem (NH44)
The direct route runs south on NH44 through Hosur and Krishnagiri to Salem, then turns onto the Yercaud ghat road for the final climb. This is the shortest and most used path, and the one BLR Cabs runs by default for Yercaud trips.
Via Dharmapuri (alternative)
An alternative swings through Dharmapuri before rejoining the Salem road, occasionally used to avoid congestion on the main NH44 stretch near Krishnagiri, though it adds a little distance.
Distance and drive time to Yercaud
| Particular | Detail |
|---|---|
| Distance (one way) | About 215 km from central Bengaluru |
| Drive time | 4.5–5 hours |
| Suggested trip length | 2 days |
Distance (one way)
- Detail
- About 215 km from central Bengaluru
Drive time
- Detail
- 4.5–5 hours
Suggested trip length
- Detail
- 2 days
A relatively short drive means you can leave Bengaluru mid-morning and still reach Yercaud comfortably by early afternoon. NH44 through Hosur, Krishnagiri and Salem is a well-maintained highway with steady traffic and good fuel and food options along the way.
The final ghat climb from Salem to Yercaud is short but winding — drive at a measured pace, especially with children in the car. Fuel up in Salem before the climb, since options are limited on the ghat section itself.
Best time to visit Yercaud
Yercaud is comfortable through most of the year given its moderate elevation, but October to March brings the most pleasant weather with cool mornings and clear daytime skies, ideal for the coffee and orange estate walks the hill station is known for.
Summer (April–June) is warmer but still noticeably cooler than the plains, making it a viable quick escape even in peak heat. The June–September monsoon brings rain and mist that can make the short ghat climb slower, though it rarely closes the road.
| Season | Months | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| Winter | Oct–Feb | Cool, clear, best for estate walks |
| Summer | Mar–Jun | Warmer but a relief from the plains |
| Monsoon | Jun–Sep | Rain and mist, slower ghat driving |
Winter
- Months
- Oct–Feb
- What to expect
- Cool, clear, best for estate walks
Summer
- Months
- Mar–Jun
- What to expect
- Warmer but a relief from the plains
Monsoon
- Months
- Jun–Sep
- What to expect
- Rain and mist, slower ghat driving
Places to stop on the way to Yercaud
Hosur
The first town across the Tamil Nadu border, a convenient early stop for breakfast.
Krishnagiri
A highway town on NH44 known for its dam and reservoir, good for a quick break.
Salem
The turn-off point for the Yercaud ghat road, with the last major fuel and food stops before the climb.
Yercaud ghat viewpoints
The short climbing road passes coffee estates and a few lookout points offering views back toward Salem.
Suggested Yercaud itinerary
- 1
Day 1 — Bengaluru to Yercaud
Leave Bengaluru in the morning via Hosur, Krishnagiri and Salem, arriving in Yercaud by early afternoon. Spend the rest of the day around Yercaud Lake and the nearby viewpoints before an early dinner.
- 2
Day 2 — Yercaud estates and return
Spend the morning walking through coffee and orange estates and visiting the local viewpoints, then start the drive back to Bengaluru after lunch, retracing the route via Salem, Krishnagiri and Hosur to arrive by evening.
What a Yercaud trip from Bengaluru costs by vehicle
Estimates below are for a 2-day round trip of about 215 km each way plus roughly 30 km a day of local sightseeing, using our current per-km rates and daily minimums, with driver bata included. They are a planning guide, not a quote.
| Vehicle | Seats | Rate | Billable km | Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan (Swift Dzire / Etios) | Up to 4 | ₹13/km (min 250 km/day) | 500 km | ≈ ₹7,200 |
| MUV (Ertiga) | Up to 6 | ₹18/km (min 250 km/day) | 500 km | ≈ ₹9,700 |
| SUV (Innova Crysta) | Up to 6 | ₹20/km (min 300 km/day) | 600 km | ≈ ₹12,700 |
| Tempo Traveller (12 seats) | Up to 12 | ₹26/km (min 300 km/day) | 600 km | ≈ ₹16,600 |
Sedan (Swift Dzire / Etios)
- Seats
- Up to 4
- Rate
- ₹13/km (min 250 km/day)
- Billable km
- 500 km
- Estimate
- ≈ ₹7,200
MUV (Ertiga)
- Seats
- Up to 6
- Rate
- ₹18/km (min 250 km/day)
- Billable km
- 500 km
- Estimate
- ≈ ₹9,700
SUV (Innova Crysta)
- Seats
- Up to 6
- Rate
- ₹20/km (min 300 km/day)
- Billable km
- 600 km
- Estimate
- ≈ ₹12,700
Tempo Traveller (12 seats)
- Seats
- Up to 12
- Rate
- ₹26/km (min 300 km/day)
- Billable km
- 600 km
- Estimate
- ≈ ₹16,600
Tolls, parking, interstate permits (where applicable) and GST are extra at actuals. Your exact fare depends on pickup point, dates, stops and the final kilometres — ask us for an exact quote before you travel.
Travel tips for a Yercaud road trip
- A sedan is perfectly comfortable for this shorter trip; larger groups can opt for an Ertiga or Innova Crysta.
- The short ghat road still has enough bends to affect motion-sensitive passengers — keep medication handy.
- Carry a light sweater for cooler mornings, especially outside the summer months.
- FASTag covers NH44 tolls on the way; keep some cash as backup.
- Network coverage is generally good throughout, with only brief dips on the ghat climb.
- Book ahead for weekends, since Yercaud’s proximity to Bengaluru makes it a popular short getaway.
- This trip works well even as a long day out if you are short on time, though an overnight stay is more relaxed.
- Confirm your exact resort or hotel location with your driver, as some properties sit off the main estate roads.
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