Located just 12 km from Yercaud, Karadiyur View Point offers some of the majestic views of valley surrounded by the mountain ranges. Karadiyur name comes from Tamil language which means bears, This village at one time has large number of sloth bears. The place is secluded and serine that you must visit. Point is 1 km away from the nearest road. You can drive away cars to the view point parking.
Although you can visit this place at anytime but it is recommended that you should go during sunrise or sunset. November to March is the most favourable months to visit this view point.
Karadiyur View Point Highlights
| Place | Kardiyur View Point |
| Best Time To Visit | Early Morning or after afternoon |
| Trip Duration | 3-4 hours |
| Transport | Cab/Cars/Bikes |
| Parking | Available |
Karadiyur View Point Ticket Price
The entry fees for Karadiyur view point is INR 20 per person
What are the things to keep in mind while coming to Karadiyur View Point:
- Weekends are crowded and weekdays you will find no one.
- View point opens at 9:30 AM
- From Yercaud, this place is 30 - 40 minutes away
- Last 800 meters road is not good, though car with good ground clearance can go on top.
- Google Maps can takes you to a slightly different place which is about 600m beyond this place. You need to take left from the place where it is written as: Karadiyur Govt Observatory on the mud road.
- You should take your own vehicle or through service cab.
- Avoid during monsoon as the road will get muddy.
- You need to allocate 3-4 hours extra for your visit.
- Don't Litter in the surroundings.
- There is no commercial shops so you need to bring your food and water bottles with you.
- This place is very beautiful.
What people has to say about Karadiyur View Point
1. It is a must visit place, best view point in Yercaud - "Venkat"
2. Go in group as you will find no one on weekdays, worth a visit - "Ankita"
3. Breathtaking views from the watchtower. - "Vivekanand"
Other Places to Visit in Yercaud
| Yercaud Lake | Peeku Park |
| Manjakuttai View Point | Anna Park |
| Cauvery Peak | Sky Park |
| Silk Farm | Shevaroy Temple |
