Yercaud is a hill station town in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It lies in the Shevaroy Hills, known for their orange groves, and coffee, fruit and spice plantations. Yercaud Lake has a boathouse, and is surrounded by gardens and woods. On the lake's eastern shore, Anna Park has local plants and a Japanese garden with bonsai. Lady's Seat vantage point has a watchtower.
Mettur dam is situated at Mettur in the district of Salem, Tamilnadu, India. This is one of the largest dams of India. The presence of Mettur dam makes it one of the important Tourist places in Tamilnadu. The value mettur dam attcahes to the asset of Tamilnadu is priceless. Constructed in the year 1934, this dam has a rich history.
Hogenakkal is a small village on the Cauvery river in the Dharmapuri district of Tamil Nadu. A smoky appearance on the rock is created by the water plummeting forcefully. This riverside village is located approximately 150 kilometers from the busy metropolitan city, Bengaluru and is on the borders of the two states of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
A serene and pristine mountain range, sited in the central Tamilnadu on the eastern ghats, 55 Kms from Namakkal district located at an ever-so-pleasant altitude ranging from 1000 to 1300 meters above mean sea level, Kolli hills enjoys a salubrious climate throughout the year. This fertile pocket in Namakkal district is where exotic tropical fruits and medicinal plants grow in plenty.
Oothumalai is located at about 10 kms from Salem, this is another hill with cluster of Hindu temples and vehicles can go all the way to the temples at hilltop. In this hill, the Sidhars like Agasthiar, Pambatti Sithar, Bogar and many others are believed to visit often. his hill top temple too is dedicated to Lord Muruga. It is a small Lord Muruga Temple.
Skandasramam is located in serene surroundings amidst hillocks in the vicinity of Salem, is a temple complex with shrines to Skanda and to other deities. It is about 10 kms from Salem town. It is located on top of a small hill called Skandagiri. A couple of small hairpin bends would take you to the main entrance of the temple. The temple was set up in the 1970s. As the name indicates, it is the temple dedicated to lord Muruga.
1008 Lingam Temple is another popular temple located in 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'. The surrounding greenery, and the Sangagiri Mountains at a distance, creates an ethereal sense of serenity.
The Diocese of Salem comprises of civil districts of Salem and Namakkal. In 1623 Southern Kongunadu, part of Salem District, under Madurai Nayakkars accepted Christianity, through Fr. Robert De Nobili, S.J. and his successors, the Portuguese Jesuits of the Madurai Mission. About 1654, the Italian Jesuits of the Mysore mission had a residence near Hosur.
The brimming picturesque Mookaneri Lake, a major water body, in Salem city has become a main tourist attraction. The Public Works Department's 39-acre water spread, resurrected in 2010 by Salem Citizens. The lake has turned into a tourists paradise, thanks to the presence of park, seating arrangements, flower pants on the bunds and other basic amenities, apart from parking lot for vehicles.
Kurumbapatti Zoological Park is a small zoological park situated at a distance of 11.5 km from the city of Salem. This park is mainly known for its bird species, like the white peacock and small multicolor cranes. The Kurumbapatti Zoological Park is situated on a sprawling 11.5 hectares of reserve forest land, at the foothills of Shervaroyan Hills.