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YERCAUD LAKE
The first thing that attracts a visitor is the lake. It is a picturesque pool surrounded by gardens and well wooded areas. Boating in the cold water of the lake is enchanting as well as refreshing.

ANNA PARK
This is lovely garden near the lake.

LADY'S SEAT
It overlooks the winding ghat road and provides a breath taking view. This view is spectacular at night with the twinkling lights of Salem town in sight. The Tourists can have a panoramic view of the plains below through the telescope mounted at the lady's seat.

KILLIYUR FALLS
This 3000 feet high water falls is situated amidst picturesque surroundings.

THE GRANGE The castle- like building built by the then Collector of Salem, M.D. Cockburn who first introduced coffee from Arabia and apples and other fruits from South Africa between 1820 A.D. and 1829 A.D. in Yercaud is said to have played an important role in the revolt of 1857 A.D.

BEAR'S CAVE It is situated near the Norton Bungalow on the way to Servaroyan temple. It is an important tourist spot.

THE SERVAROYAN TEMPLE
It is situated atop Servaroyan Hill. The tribals here celebrate their annual festival in May every year.

ARAGALUR (74 KMS)
Aragalur is about 4 kms South East of Talaivasal on the right bank of Vasishtanadhi. The name of the village in Tamil means 'Village of six trenches'. The village was ruled by a prince named Ekambara Mudaliyar. It has tow imposing temples, one is dedicated to Sri Kameswara and the other to Karivaradaperumal. There is a big Buddha statue at Thiyaganur village on the outskirts of Aragalur Village.

NAMAKKAL (48 KMS)
The town lies at the foot of a small hillock which is about 200 feet high and about half a mile in circumference. There is a fort on the hillock. There are two rock cut cave temples here, one dedicated to Narasimhaswamy and the other to Ranganathaswamy. There is also a big Hanuman statue of about 20' height here carved out of a single stone.

KODUMANAL (40 KMS)
It is a tiny village on the banks of the Noyil river. It is an archaeological site dating back to the 2nd century B.C. Here lies the remains of a megalithic settlement.

TARAMANGALAM (33 KMS)
The town is famous for Sri Kailasanathar Temple. Figures of tortoise, fish, monkey, crocodile are carved out on the walls and granite roofs. The gopuram is bedecked with stucco figures. Statues of Rathi-Manmatha, Vali-Sugriva of the epic Ramayana and Yali with rotating stone ball in its mouth and the rotating lotus flowers in the ceiling are of the beautiful sculptures.

BHAVANI (50 KMS)
The Sangameswarar temple here is situated at the confluence of the rivers Bhavani and Kaveri. It is one of the most important pilgrim centres in south India.

TIRUCHENGODU (45 KMS)
Tiruchengodu is one of the seven Sivasthalams in Kongunadu. The Arthanareeswarar Temple is located on a hillock here. The presiding deity of the temple is represented in half male and female i.e. Siva and Sakthi worshiped as one. The Gandhi Ashram have played a significant role during freedom movement.

POIMAN KARADU (9 KMS)
Poiman Karadu is situated on the Salem-Namakkal National Highway. Seen from the plains to the east of the hill is a deer with two horns, visible in a cave between rocks on the hill. The mysterious vision disappears when one gets nearer. Hence the name Poiman Karadu.

KOLLI HILLS (100 KMS)
This is the second hill station in the district at an altitude of 1190 mts. Sri Arappaleeswarar Temple on top of the hills called Chathuragiri is one of the oldest. The terrace type of 70-hair pin bend ghat road, the fruits cultivated, honey, and the unchanged tribal culture are unique memories. The wonderful Agasakangai waterfall flowing from height over 2000feet is a unique scene. Valvil Ori Festival and Tourism Festival are celebrated during August every year.

METTUR DAM (52 KMS)
The Mettur Dam has been constructed in a gorge, where the river Kaveri enters the plains. The Dam is one of the oldest dams in India. The dam provides irrigation facilities to Salem, Trichy and Thanjavur districts for 2,71,000 acres. There is a lovely park close to the Dam. Big industrial units are located here.

DHARMAPURI (42 KMS) The district headquarters has an ancient temple. Adiyamankottai Fort is 8 kms from Dharmapuri. This place is associated with Adiyaman who ruled from Thagadur. The ruins are preserved. Hanuman Theertham is a water springon the bed of a river 19 kms from Uttangarai. Krishnagiri 45 kms from Dharmapuri has a dam and a fort and is an industrial centre. Hosur 90 kms from Dharmapuri is known for its cattle farm. And it is now becoming an important industrial centre. Thali known as little England, for its climate, is 25 kms from Hosur.

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