Kiliyur Falls - Yercaud

A View of Kiliyur Falls - Yercaud

Kiliyur Water Falls is a waterfall in the Shervarayan hill range in the Eastern Ghats Tamil nadu. The waters overflowing the Yercaud Lake fall 300 ft (91 m) into the Kiliyur Valley. The falls is situated at a distance of 2.5 km (1.6 miles) from the Yercaud Lake. The final 500 m (1,600 ft) or so consist only of a rough unpaved steep pathway. But it is a breathtaking sight in the monsoon time when the water levels are at the maximum. The best time to visit this place is immediately after the monsoons.

These falls drop from a height of 300 ft and are famous for its activities like boating and swimming. The surplus water of the Yercaud Lake and the water from the Shevaroy Hills fall deep into the Kiliyur valley from a height of about 91 meter. The view of the fall is indeed spellbinding and eye catching.

A hardcore trekker can trek through the woody forests from the lake to the bottom of the falls in about an hour. When you commence walking towards the fall from the Yercaud Lake, you shall experience the final 500 meter distance only of a rough unpaved steep pathway.

It is essential to be properly geared up to visit the Kiliyur Falls. Trekking shoes, food supplies and lots of water or glucose are a must. Due to its discreet location, not many families prefer to visit the place unless they are really enthusiastic. The stone and iron steps, tall and short, uneven, can make the ascent very difficult and tiring. In case of a mishap at the falls, there is no rescue team at the aid of the tourists! One can however visit the falls with caution and spend an inexpensive weekend in the lap of Mother Nature, in her true and unexplored form.

Trekking

The trek to Kiliyur is short, but makes up for what it lacks in distance with adventure. This action-packed trail takes you to the seasonal Kiliyur Falls, located a couple of kilometers from Yercaud Lake in Tamil Nadu. Being extremely easy to identify, this is the kind of trail that is perfect for trekkers with any level of experience. Trek over bare metal staircases that seem to endlessly descend into the depths of green valleys, stern-looking rocks that form the forest floor, estates of coffee and a queen’s royal bath.

To begin this trail, find the Yercaud Lake and the sign near it that points in the direction of Kiliyur Falls – 3.2 km to be exact. From the beautiful lake among the hills, a narrow path leads you onward.

You can experience Kiliyur in two ways, depending on time constraints and how deeply you want to explore. Since most of this hilly land has been converted to coffee estates that are under private ownership, you will need a guide for the more intricate trails. Do not attempt these on your own as the estate owners barely hesitate to call the police on trespassers.

If you want to trek to Kiliyur Falls on your own, you can follow the general trail of 4 kms that is open to the public. Employing a guide means that you can visit the viewpoint for a more stunning view of the falls, or go all the way to the bottom where they crash onto strong rock. A local guide can also take you to other wonderful trekking destinations in the Shevaroy range of hills.