Places to Visit in Salem
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Jama Masjid
Rank 1
Ranked 1 of 18Places to Visit in Salem
- Type: Mosque
Jama Masjid is the oldest mosque of Salem, situated on the southern banks of River Thirumanimuthu. This mosque is said to have been built by the Mysore ruler, Tipu Sultan, who is also considered to have offered prayers at this mosque. This mosque was also given Masjid Inam by the British...
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Yercaud Hills
Rank 2
Ranked 2 of 18Places to Visit in Salem
- Type: Hill
Yercaud is one of the most well known hill stations of Tamil Nadu, at a distance of 22 km from the city of Salem. These hills form a part of the Servarayan Range in the Eastern Ghats and are situated at an altitude of 1515 m above sea level. The area of these hills is also popular for coffee...
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Ayodhyapattanam
Rank 3
Ranked 3 of 18Places to Visit in Salem
- Type: Other
The Ayodhyapattanam is a suburban town, situated at a distance of 10 km from the city of Salem. The name of the town is derived from Ayodhya, which was the birthplace of Lord Rama. Lord Rama is said to have stayed here on his journey to Sri Lanka, at the end of his war with the demon king,...
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Kottai Mariamman Temple
Rank 4
Ranked 4 of 18Places to Visit in Salem
- Type: Temple
The Kottai Mariamman Temple is one of the oldest pilgrimage centres of Salem City and is situated in the heart of the city and on the banks of River Tirumanimuthar. The presiding deity of his temple is Goddess Kottai Mariamman. The most popular feature of this temple is its Shevapet Mariamman...
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Kiliyur Falls
Rank 5
Ranked 5 of 18Places to Visit in Salem
- Type: Water Fall
The Kiliyur Falls is another popular attraction of Salem, situated 3 km away from the city. These falls drop from a height of 300 ft and are famous for its activities like boating and swimming.
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1008 Lingam Temple
Rank 6
Ranked 6 of 18Places to Visit in Salem
- Type: Temple
1008 Lingam Temple is another popular temple of Salem. This temple is located in Ariyanoor and is under the control of a private department of the Vinayaga Mission. The main feature of this temple is the presence of 1008 Shiva Lingams, with Nandi in the ‘moolasthanam’.
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Poiman Karadu
Rank 7
Ranked 7 of 18Places to Visit in Salem
- Type: Other
Poiman Karadu is situated on the Salem- Namakkal National Highway, 9 km away from the city of Salem. The main feature of this place is that, from a particular spot, specifically a cave between rocks on the nearby hills, this place is visible like a deer with two horns.
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Sugavaneshwarar Temple
Rank 8
Ranked 8 of 18Places to Visit in Salem
- Type: Temple
- Entry: Paid
The Sugavaneshwarar Temple, situated near the old bus stand of Salem, is one of the important pilgrimage sites of Salem. It was constructed during the 13th century AD, by Mamannan Sundara Pondiyan. According to a legend, Sage Sugha Brahmarishi worshipped and performed penance at this place....
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Siddhar Temple
Rank 9
Ranked 9 of 18Places to Visit in Salem
- Type: Temple
Kalangi Siddhar Temple is one of the 18 Tamil Siddha temples and is situated at the foot of Kanja Malai. Several perennial wells, small reservoirs and waterfalls are present around this temple; and it is said that the water of these wells have curative powers. On new moon and full moon days,...
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Paravasa Ulagam Water Theme Park
Rank 10
Ranked 10 of 18Places to Visit in Salem
- Type: Theme Park
- Entry: Paid
The Paravasa Ulagam Water Theme Park is situated at 16 km from the city of Salem, near Mallur on the National Highway 7. This water park comprises a green and calm environment, complimented by water games, go-karting, biking, a wave pool, video games, a science park and water falls.
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Sankakiri Fort
Rank 11
Ranked 11 of 18Places to Visit in Salem
- Type: Fort
- Entry: Paid
The Sankakiri Fort is one of the historical attractions of Salem, situated 30 km away from the city. This fort is located on the Sankakiri Hills, at a height of 40 ft. This fort has 10 compound walls, 5 temples, 2 mosques and 6 platforms. The significant items present at this fort include the...
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Tharamangalam Temples
Rank 12
Ranked 12 of 18Places to Visit in Salem
- Type: Temple
The town of Tharamangalam is situated at a distance of 27 km from the city of Salem. The main feature of this town is the Kailasanath Temple, which is known for its architectural beauty that consists of very detailed statues and stone carvings, along with a rotating lotus flower in its ceiling.
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Kandhasramam
Rank 13
Ranked 13 of 18Places to Visit in Salem
- Type: Religious
Kandhasramam is a temple complex situated at a distance of 5 km from the city of Salem. It lies in the extreme northern end of the Jarugu Malai Mountain, on the banks of a stream called Kannimar Odai. This complex was constructed between the years 1970 and 1971, by Santhanandha Brahmendra...
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Kandhaswamy Kovil
Rank 14
Ranked 14 of 18Places to Visit in Salem
- Type: Temple
The Kandhaswamy Kovil Temple, also known as Kalipatti, is a Murugan Temple and one of the richest temples in the Salem District. This temple was founded by Pazhani Kavundar and built by Katteri Lakshmana Kavundar, in the 18th century. Devotees that come to the place are cured by ‘karum...
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Arulmigi Alagirinathar Temple
Rank 15
Ranked 15 of 18Places to Visit in Salem
- Type: Temple
The Arulmigi Alagirinathar Temple, also known as Thirukoil Kottai Perumal or Kottai Perumal Koil, is situated in the heart of Salem City. This temple was constructed many centuries ago and its main features are its ancient sculptures. Vaikunta Ekadasi is the main festival celebrated at this...
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Kurumpapatti Zoological Park
Rank 16
Ranked 16 of 18Places to Visit in Salem
- Type: Zoo
- Entry: Paid
Kurumpapatti Zoological Park is a small zoological park situated at a distance of 6 km from the city of Salem. This park is mainly known for its bird species, like the white peacock and small multicolour cranes.
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EllaiPedari Amman Temple
Rank 17
Ranked 17 of 18Places to Visit in Salem
- Type: Temple
The EllaiPedari Amman Temple is situated near the Government Arts and Science College in Maravaneri, Salem. It is mainly popular for its week long festival that is celebrated between the months of March and April. The main custom of this festival is walking on fire.
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Sathya Narayana Sithar Beedam
Rank 18
Ranked 18 of 18Places to Visit in Salem
- Type: Religious
Sri Sathya Narayana Temple is situated 6 km from the city of Salem, at the hilltop of Oothumalai Hill. This temple shares its features with the Swami Muruga Temple.
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