Ancient temples, misty hills, roaring waterfalls and family fun — the best of Salem and beyond, all within an easy drive of Hotel Kirthikaa Palace.
Family Fun
10 km
from hotel
The Kurumbapatti Zoological Park is spread over 11.5 hectares of reserve forest land at the foot of the Shervaroyan Hills of the Eastern Ghats. There are separate enclosures for rare species of birds and animals, and a children's playground as well.
Temples
15.6 km
from hotel
Located in Ariyanoor, about 14 km from Salem, this is one of the most famous temples of the city. Devoted to Lord Shiva, it has 1008 Lingams placed so that 1007 Lingams surround the main one. The 1008th Lingam is the one with the statue of Nandi (the holy bull) placed in front.
Temples
16 km
from hotel
The Siddhar Temple in Salem is a popular destination for visitors who come to explore the religious sanctity of the city. Many people come here with hopes and aspirations in their hearts. The temple has a calm aura and is well maintained, which deepens the devotion of the traveller.
Family Fun
20 km
from hotel
Paravasa Ulagam is a popular water and amusement theme park on the Salem to Namakkal Highway (NH 44) in Mallur, Salem, featuring over 70 rides, a large wave pool and a rain dance floor.
Nature & Hills
28.5 km
from hotel
At an altitude of 1,515 m in the Shevaroy hills, Yercaud is one of the top hill stations near Bangalore in summer. The town got its name from the Yercaud Lake at its centre. In Tamil, Yeri means lake and Kaadu means forest.
Nature & Hills
29.2 km
from hotel
Located at Yercaud, these waterfalls drop into the Kiliyur Valley from a height of 300 feet (91 m). The view is breathtaking, especially in monsoon season. It is a seasonal fall and the best time to visit is immediately after the monsoons. There are about 200 steep steps on the path towards the falls.
Nature & Hills
40 km
from hotel
Poolampatti is a panchayat town in Salem district, Tamil Nadu, on one of the banks of the river Kaveri. It is a tourist spot and a nice place to visit in Salem, about 40 km from the city.
Temples
48 km
from hotel
The Etthapur Muthumalai Murugan Temple is in the Putragoundanpalayam suburb of Etthapur, Salem district. The tallest Murugan statue in the world is located here. The statue is 111 feet tall and the pedestal is 35 feet high, making it 146 feet in all.
Temples
49 km
from hotel
The Arulmigu Thiru Ardhanareeswarar Temple in Tiruchengode is an ancient hill temple, renowned as perhaps the only shrine in Asia where Ardhanareeswarar, the composite half-male Lord Shiva and half-female Goddess Parvati, is the principal deity. Set atop the red-hued Nagagiri hill at 1,900 feet, this 2,000-year-old temple is one of the revered Paadal Petra Sthalams of Kongu Nadu.
Nature & Hills
51 km
from hotel
Mettur Dam is a huge man-made marvel spanning 1,700 metres and a major hotspot where tourists from all across the country come to relax and seek solitude. Apart from being a tourist spot, the dam provides irrigation for 2,71,000 acres of agricultural land around it.
Temples
55 km
from hotel
Namakkal Anjaneyar temple is in Namakkal and is dedicated to Lord Hanuman. It is built in the Dravidian style of architecture. The legend of the temple is associated with Narasimha, an avatar of Vishnu, appearing for Hanuman and Lakshmi. The image of Anjaneyar is 18 ft (5.5 m) tall, making it one of the tallest images of Hanuman in India.
Nature & Hills
87.6 km
from hotel
Hogenakkal is a waterfall on the Kaveri river in Dharmapuri district, Tamil Nadu. Sometimes called the "Niagara Falls of India", it is known for its bathing areas and coracle boat rides, and is a major tourist attraction.
Distances and drive times are approximate and measured from the hotel by road; traffic and season can change them.
Our travel desk can arrange a car and driver, suggest a route and book your room for the night before or after.
