Pagoda Point

• Pagoda Point is also another viewpoint, which is worth visiting.Pagoda point or pyramid point is a viewpoint located on the eastern part of Yercaud hills.
• This has four piles of stones arranged so as to form a pyramid shape.
• It is said to be built by the local tribes and now there is a Rama temple located between the piles of stones.



• The place got its name because of its pagodas that are built with stone.

Pagoda Point - Details

• Tourists come here at the point to have a view of the beautiful cliffs around, especially in early mornings or evenings.
• One can get a thorough view of the town of Salem and a little village called Kakambadi from this hill.The spot also has towering cliffs that would prove to be any rock climber's delight.



• 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.
• 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.