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Salem is one of the most beautiful places in Tamil Nadu. The district is known for its alluring landscape and temples (about 750 of them!) of various shapes and sizes, dating to the Chola, Pandya and Chera era. Some of these temples are more than one thousand years old. Let us go though some of the most wonderful attractions in this district
Yeracaud: Anyone who visits Salem, needs to visit the enchanting Yeracaud. Though it may not be as famous as an Ooty or a Kodaikanal, Yeracaud has its own charm. Situated 30 kilometers north of Salem, Yeracaud is located at an altitude of 4920 feet on the Shevaroy hills, at the Eastern Ghats. The hills are lofty and the climate is serene here. You can find a lot of orange groves and coffee plantations here. You can also visit the Shevaroy temple, which is also the highest point in Yeracaud.
Hosur: Visit Hosur for its natural beauty. This 90 kilometer town is an industrial center with its natural beauty intact. Thali, also known as 'Little England' is jus situated 25 km from Hosur.
Mettur Dam: The Mettur Dam, across the River Kaveri is also a good picnic spot. Mettur is a huge source of irrigation to districts like Thanjavur and Trichy and is also a big water source to spawn fish.
Aragalur: Aragular located 74 kilometers from Salem is known for its amazing range of temples. There is also an imposing Buddha statue at Thivagnur village at the outskirts of Araglur village.
Kolli Hills: Kolli Hills at an altitude of 1,190 meters, is a famous hill station that is second only to Yeracaud. You can find one of the oldest temples in Tamil Nadu here, known as . Sri Arappaleeswarar Temple atop Chathuragiri hills. The Tribal culture that is still prevalent here, the presence of ripe fruits and the indigenous honey manufactured here are some of the things that stay with you after you leave Kolli hills You can also check out the wonderful Agasakangai waterfall. If you travel to Salem in the month of August, make sure you visit Kolli Hills to witness the Valvil Ori Festival and Tourism Festivals.
Hogenakkal Waterfalls: Hogenakkal Waterfalls is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Tamil Nadu. It is situated at a distance of 114-km from Salem and 133-km from Bangalore. It is a part of the River Kaveri and is at an estimated 250 meters above sea level. The main attraction of Hogenakkal Waterfalls falls is its vertical plunge from a height of 20 meters with a booming sound. Surrounded by mountains, it is a good place to chill out during holidays.
Taramangalam: Taramangalam, 33-km from Salem is well-known for Sri Kailasanathar Temple. You can find a lot of architecture and inscriptions in the temples that are located here. Figures of money, crocodile, tortoise, and fish are carved out on granite walls and roofs.
Poiman Karadu:Poiman Karadu is located on the Salem-Namakkal National Highway. Seen from the plains to the eastern part of the hill from a particular place, people say that one can find an image that looks like that of a deer with two horns in a cave among the hill rocks. But when one gets near, the vision disappears mysteriously, which is why the place is called 'Poiman Karadu'
Tiruchengodu:Tiruchengodu, located 45-km from Salem is one of the 7 'Shivasthalams' in Kongunadu. The Arthanareeswarar Temple is built on a hillock here. The ruling deity of the temple is represented in half male and half-female form i.e. Shiva and Sakthi in one form.
Dharmapuri: Dharmapuri is also a scenic beauty located 53 kilometers from Salem; you can find an ancient temple and the famous Adiyamankottai fort located 8 kilometers from Dharmapuri
Sankagiri: Sangakiri located 35 kilometer from Salem is famous for an old fort whose origins can be traced back to 14th century. This place is also known for its quaint, beautiful landscape.
Salem is known for its festivals. You can visit the place during Mecheri, the biggest seven day festival held in the name of 'Bhadrakali Aman'. In the Attur Taluk in Salem, there are festivals like the Agni Festival and the Car Festival which can last as long as 30 days!
Yeracaud: Anyone who visits Salem, needs to visit the enchanting Yeracaud. Though it may not be as famous as an Ooty or a Kodaikanal, Yeracaud has its own charm. Situated 30 kilometers north of Salem, Yeracaud is located at an altitude of 4920 feet on the Shevaroy hills, at the Eastern Ghats. The hills are lofty and the climate is serene here. You can find a lot of orange groves and coffee plantations here. You can also visit the Shevaroy temple, which is also the highest point in Yeracaud.
Hosur: Visit Hosur for its natural beauty. This 90 kilometer town is an industrial center with its natural beauty intact. Thali, also known as 'Little England' is jus situated 25 km from Hosur.
Mettur Dam: The Mettur Dam, across the River Kaveri is also a good picnic spot. Mettur is a huge source of irrigation to districts like Thanjavur and Trichy and is also a big water source to spawn fish.
Aragalur: Aragular located 74 kilometers from Salem is known for its amazing range of temples. There is also an imposing Buddha statue at Thivagnur village at the outskirts of Araglur village.
Kolli Hills: Kolli Hills at an altitude of 1,190 meters, is a famous hill station that is second only to Yeracaud. You can find one of the oldest temples in Tamil Nadu here, known as . Sri Arappaleeswarar Temple atop Chathuragiri hills. The Tribal culture that is still prevalent here, the presence of ripe fruits and the indigenous honey manufactured here are some of the things that stay with you after you leave Kolli hills You can also check out the wonderful Agasakangai waterfall. If you travel to Salem in the month of August, make sure you visit Kolli Hills to witness the Valvil Ori Festival and Tourism Festivals.
Hogenakkal Waterfalls: Hogenakkal Waterfalls is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Tamil Nadu. It is situated at a distance of 114-km from Salem and 133-km from Bangalore. It is a part of the River Kaveri and is at an estimated 250 meters above sea level. The main attraction of Hogenakkal Waterfalls falls is its vertical plunge from a height of 20 meters with a booming sound. Surrounded by mountains, it is a good place to chill out during holidays.
Taramangalam: Taramangalam, 33-km from Salem is well-known for Sri Kailasanathar Temple. You can find a lot of architecture and inscriptions in the temples that are located here. Figures of money, crocodile, tortoise, and fish are carved out on granite walls and roofs.
Poiman Karadu:Poiman Karadu is located on the Salem-Namakkal National Highway. Seen from the plains to the eastern part of the hill from a particular place, people say that one can find an image that looks like that of a deer with two horns in a cave among the hill rocks. But when one gets near, the vision disappears mysteriously, which is why the place is called 'Poiman Karadu'
Tiruchengodu:Tiruchengodu, located 45-km from Salem is one of the 7 'Shivasthalams' in Kongunadu. The Arthanareeswarar Temple is built on a hillock here. The ruling deity of the temple is represented in half male and half-female form i.e. Shiva and Sakthi in one form.
Dharmapuri: Dharmapuri is also a scenic beauty located 53 kilometers from Salem; you can find an ancient temple and the famous Adiyamankottai fort located 8 kilometers from Dharmapuri
Sankagiri: Sangakiri located 35 kilometer from Salem is famous for an old fort whose origins can be traced back to 14th century. This place is also known for its quaint, beautiful landscape.
Salem is known for its festivals. You can visit the place during Mecheri, the biggest seven day festival held in the name of 'Bhadrakali Aman'. In the Attur Taluk in Salem, there are festivals like the Agni Festival and the Car Festival which can last as long as 30 days!
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