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Salem City - Tamilnadu

Salem Tourist Places - Southtourism

Salem is the fifth largest city in Tamil Nadu and is located 159 km northeast of Coimbatore. It is a busy commercial spot and also a major textile and steel manufacturer. The mangoes that grow here are the sweetest of all and so there is a great demand for Salem Mangoes. This industrial city is surrounded by enchanting mountains and it also has some cool tourist spots in and around the city.

Climate

This is a dry land, getting scarce rainfall every year. The climate is moderate and the temperature ranges between 37°C - 25°C.

Places to Visit

Yercaud Hills : Behold the mesmerizing hills of Yercaud. It's a spectacular show to see the lush orange groves and verdant coffee plantations. This hill gets its name from the lake nearby. Relish your holidays in this splendid land.

Kiliyur Falls : This entrancing falls lies at a distance of 2.5 km away from Yercaud. Its milky water touches the ground from the height of 1600 feet. The path to this paradise is little bit dangerous so watch your steps.

Mettur Dam : Mettur takes pride in being one of the largest dams in India. This grand dam was built in 1934. This is the major water source for the people in Salem and other nearby cities. As this dam is in the border of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, it is always the bone of contention between these two states.

Servarayan Hills : Servarayan hills are the range of mountains towering near Salem. These hills are an apt place for trekking and mountain climbing. Rich flora and fauna flourishes in this mountain and there is also a tribal community living in the dense zone of the forest.

Travel Mode:

Bus : Two main bus stands are there in the city. One is MGR Integrated Bus station and the other one is the Town Bus station which is in the heart of the city. Buses to all main cities are available.

Rail : Railway junction is in Suramangalam, which is 5 km away from Salem Town. Trains to Chennai, Madurai, Coimbatore, Bangalore and other parts of India arrive at this station.

Airport : Airport is housed in Kamalapuram in Omalur, 20 km away from the town. Though this airport is not very busy, there are some domestic planes that are operated often.