Pagoda Point

Pagoda Point is a popular viewpoint located on the eastern side of Yercaud hill station in Salem District, Tamil Nadu. Situated about 5 km from Yercaud town, it is known for four stone piles arranged in the shape of pagodas. The viewpoint offers panoramic views of Salem city, Kakambadi village and the surrounding Eastern Ghats valleys. It is a well-known sightseeing spot for photography and sunset views within the Shevaroy Hills.

Visitors can expect a hilltop viewpoint with open terraces and four pagoda-shaped stone cairns that give the site its name. The location offers wide panoramic views of the Salem plains, Kakambadi village, and forested valleys of the Shevaroy Hills. The area has paved viewing areas, steps and railings, small shops and a nearby Rama Temple. It is primarily a sightseeing and photography spot, especially pleasant at sunrise and sunset in clear weather.

Pagoda Point is named for four piles of stones stacked in the form of pagodas or pyramids. Local tradition attributes these cairns to the tribal communities of the Shevaroy Hills. The site has long served as a lookout over the Salem plains and the historic ghat route connecting Yercaud with the lowlands.

The viewpoint reflects the heritage of the Shevaroy Hills tribal area and is associated with a small Rama Temple located at the site, which is visited by pilgrims and tourists. It is a well-known cultural and recreational landmark of Yercaud hill station.