Salem (30 Kms)
This is the largest city in the region and has some old temples but is basically known for its industries, mainly steel, sago and hand weaving. | |
Namakkal (48 Kms)
The town lies at the foot of a small hillock which is about 200 feet high and about half 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. | |
Aragalur (74 Kms)
Aragalur is about 4 kms South East of Talaivasal on the right back 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 two imposing temples, one is dedicated to Sri Kameswara and the other to Karivaradaperumal. There is a big Buddha statue at Thiyanganur village on the outskirts of Aragalur Village. | |
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 BC. Here lies the remains of a megalithic settlement. | |
Bhavani (50 Kms)
The Sangameswara temple here is situated at the confluence of the rivers Bhavani and Cauveri. It is one of the most important pilgrims centers in South India. | |
Vedanthangal (85 Kms)
Vedanthangal is one of the largest bird sanctuaries in India. It is a marshy, 30 hectare park with lake visited by over 1,00,000 migratory birds every year. The majority of these birds can be seen between November and February. The variety of birds include Herons, Darters, Spoonbills, Pelicans, Sandpipers, White Ibis, Cormorants, Blue winged teals and Swans. | |
Mettur Dam (52 Kms)
This multi-purpose dam built on the River Cauvery is a nice picnic spot, situated as it is, amidst well - maintained gardens. Water from the Stanley reservoir is used for irrigating a major portion of the plains of central Tamil Nadu. | |
Kolli Hills (100 Kms)
This is the second hill station in the district at an altitude of 1190 mts. Sri Kapaleeswara Temple is located on the 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 Waterfalls flowing from a height over 2000 feet is a unique scene. | |
Tiruchengodu (45Kms)
Tiruchengodu is one of the seven Sivasthalams in Kongunadu.This is another pilgrim center which has an ancient temple dedicated to Ardhanareeswar - a unique concept of Saivism where the deity is half male and half female. | |
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Overview : Yercaud
Lake : Yercaud lake
Natural Beauty : Ladies and Gents Seats, The Grange, Bears Cave, Killiyur Falls
Religious : The Servaroyan Temple Rajarajeswari Temple
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