Salem Travel Guide

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Local name: सेलम Population: 778.4 thous. (2019)Area: 39.38 mi²Elevation: 922 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 11°39'49"N, 78°8'34"E
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Tamil NaduIndia

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Salem Top Attractions

Salem Attractions - What to See and Explore

Salem offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Kurumbapatti Zoological Park, Christ Church, Karapuranathar Temple, Kanjamalai. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

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Day trips

Salem – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Salem, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Hogenakkal Falls (Hogenakkal, Dharmapuri), Attur Fort (Attur), Holy Trinity Church (Yercaud).

  • hogenakkal falls40 milesNW
  • attur fort31 milesE
  • holy trinity church yercaud8.9 miNE
  • pachaimalai subramanya swamy temple28 milesW
  • narasimhaswamy temple naamakkal31 milesS

Best Time To Visit Salem

Learn when is the best time to travel to Salem weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Popularity among visitors

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June is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Many people also choose to visit in March, April, May and July.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in March, April, May, June, July, August and September. While the coldest is in January, February, October, November and December.

Monthly rainfall in inches

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in January and February. Most of it rains in October.

Length of day in hours

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The length of the day varies only slightly throughout the year. The difference between the longest and the shortest day is 1 hr and 22 min.

Sunrise

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the top attractions to visit in Salem?

What is the best time to visit Salem?

June is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Many people also choose to visit in March, April, May and July. The highest air temperature is in March, April, May, June, July, August and September. While the coldest is in January, February, October, November and December.

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