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Hogenakkal

This is one of the wonderful water falls in TamilNadu. It is situated in the river of Cauvery and it is about 250 Meters above sea level. The main attraction is the bath in the falls, dropping vertically from a height of 20 meters with a thundering sound. A sacred bathing place, Hogenakkal is well known for the power of healing water. It is located 114 kms from Salem and 133 kms from Bangalore. Hotel reservations can be made through the TTDC.

Namakkal

The sacred town, Namagiri located near Salem of TamilNadu in South India, now called as Namakkal is a Corporative City. It's population comes around nearly half lakhs. The city has a hill named Shyla Malai at the centre which is also called as Namagiri or Namakkal. Near that the famous historical site named Kamalalayam is located. Namakkal has also a fine natural background with Sri Ajneya worshipping Sri Narasimha Perumal on the open plains.

Sankagiri

Sankagiri is Special Village Panchayat in Salem and it is 38 kms away from Salem district. The famous Mugalaya Emperor Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan fort is placed in Sankagiri. Sankagiri is one of the interesting tourist places in Salem.

Killiyur Falls

This 90 feet high waterfalls is situated amidst picturesque surrounding. The castle like building built by the then Collector of Salem. Mr.M.D.Cockburn who first introduced coffee from Arabia and Apples and other fruits from South Africa between 1820 A.D. and 1829 AD. in Yercaud is said to have played an important role in the revolt of 1958 A.D. This west facing temple is enclosed by a massive stone wall measuring 306' by 164' reportedly built in the thirteenth conceived as a chariot on wheels, drawn by elephants and horses. The huge entrance doors, made of vengai ( pterocarpus marsupium) wood, are studied with untrusting iron knobs each of a different pattern. Their panels are decorated with wooden carvings depicting incarnations of Vishnu.

Mettur Dam

Mettur is a picnic spot situated 60 k.m. from Salem. An industrial town on the west bank of the Kaveri. The river fish caught here are exported as far as Calcutta. An irrigation and hydroelectric power production system built around the Mettur Dam and the Stanley Reservoir. The irrigation system supplies water and controls irrigation works ( Grand Anaikat and Vadavar canals of the Thanjavur District. The major Dam ( 5,300' long, 176' high) of the state, across the Kaveri. It was built between the hills of Seetha Malai and Palamalai during the late 1929s. The water in its reservoir ( 5,46,000 cubic feet) is primarily intended for irrigation. A portion of its is let down for generating electricity.

Mettur Thermal Power Statation

A new electric power generation system to augment the existing Mettur Hydro Electric power production system. It is designed to meet the energy needs of the state in general and industrial and agricultural requirements of Mettur and Salem in particular

Yercaud Lake

Yercaud in the Servarayan Hills (Shevaroy Range) of Salem District. It is a quite pleasant hill resort in Tamil Nadu. The name is derived from the Picturesque Yeri (Lake) once surrounded by Kadu (forest). Yercaud is a Beautiful hill station with a pleasant cool climate. Yercaud's temperature never rises above 30 C or falls below 13 C . This is one hill station where one does not feel the biting cold of winter. With such a salubrious climate, Yercaud can be visited round the year. It is 30 Km from Salem and is the least expensive hill station in India.

The Anna Park

This is a lovely garden, near the lake, maintained by Horticulture Department.

Lady's Seat

Natural Seat on a rock overlooking a steep drop of many hundred feet. It overlooks the winging ghat road and provides a breath-taking view. This view is spectacular at night with the twinkling lights of Salem town in sight. The Tourist can have a panoramic view of the plains below through the telescope mounted at the Lady's seat. Looking through the instrument, one can obtain a clear view of the magnese deposits of the chalk Hills.

Pagoda Point

Pagoda point or Pyramid Point named after the ancient pyramidal cairns found here. 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 Malaiyalis.

The Grange

The castle like building built by the then Collector of Salem. Mr.M.D.Cockburn who first introduced coffee from Arabia and Apples and other fruits from South Africa between 1820 A.D. and 1829 AD. in Yercaud is said to have played an important role in the revolt of 1958 A.D.

The Bear's Cave

It is situated near the Northern Bungalow on the way to Servarayan temple. It is an important tourist spot.

The Montford School

The Montford School and the Sacred Heart Convent are the two famous educational institutions at Yercaud imparting education to boys and girls respectively. The Montford school is named after the founder Saint Louis Merie Grigmon de Montford. A fair number of students came from foreign countries.

The Reteat

Started in 1945 by the Brothers of Don Bosco. This institution serves as a Novitiate House where students of the religious order stay and study. Ornamental plants at Green House. Orchard-cum-Nursery of rose plants. Silk Farm, Horticulture Research Station, Orchidorium, Lake park, Salem view are other places of interest. Yercaud and the entire Servaroyan Hills are known for thriving coffee plantations. Plantains, Pears, Jack and orange fruits are also grown. Flowers of all Varieties flourish here.

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