Salem Tour Packages

Book one of the Salem Tour Packages offered by TravelTriangle and bring back a bag full of memories. Specially mapped out by our travel experts, these travel packages provide a hassle-free experience. They are easily customizable according to your convenience. You would want to go back again once you explore these places.

Best Tourist Places To Explore In Salem

1. Government Museum

What’s Special: Ancient artifacts

Timings: 9:30 am to 5 pm, closed on Fridays and second Saturdays

Transportation Option: Auto, taxi, bus

Established in 1979, Government Museum is the only museum in Salem. It showcases objects from various departments such as Zoology, Botany, Geology, Anthropology, Numismatics, and Archaeology. The displayed items include 2000-year-old Burial Urns, 1000 years old stone sculptures & inscriptions, ancient coins, stuffed animal cannon rifles, paintings, and Palaeolithic Tools. Special guided tours for students are organized from time to time. It is a must-visit place for Photographers and Wildlife enthusiasts as part of Salem Tour Packages.

2. Mettur Dam

What’s Special: Scenic spot

Timings: 24/7

Transportation Option: Taxi, bus, auto

Situated on River Kaveri, Mettur Dam is one of the largest dams in India. The main source of water supply in Salem and other districts of Tamil Nadu, it also provides irrigation facilities. There is a park known as Ellis Park, which resides at the base of Mettur Dam. To visit the Hydro Electric Power Stations nearby, one has to take prior permission.

3. Kurumbapatti Zoological Park

What’s Special: Intriguing fauna and avifauna

Timings: 9 am to 5 pm, closed on Tuesdays

Transportation Option: Bus, taxi, auto

Maintained by Tamil Nadu Forest Department, Kurumbapatti Zoological Park resides at the foot of the Shervaroyan Hills of the Eastern Ghats. It is famous for housing a wide variety of birds like Grey Pelicans, Peacocks, Little Egrets, Grey Herons, Pigeons, and Parakeets. Apart from the birds, the park is home to animals such as Sambar Deers, Bonnet Macaques, Elephants, Crocodiles, Turtles, and Tortoises. Although the zoo has limited wildlife, it still is a great tourist attraction.

4. Sankagiri Fort

What’s Special: Ancient monument

Timings: 8 am to 6:30 pm

Transportation Option: Auto, taxi, bus

Maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India, Sangagiri Fort is an ancient fort nearby Salem. Built in the 15th century by the Vijayanagara Empire, the Britishers and Tipu Sultan used this fort as a military base and storage facility. Residing on Sankagiri Hill, the fort gets its name from the hill. If you are a history enthusiast or a student of History, do add the fort to your Salem Holiday Packages.

5. Science Park

What’s Special: The planetarium, displayed experiments

Timings: 11 am to 5:30 pm

Transportation Option: Cab, auto

A perfect place for Science enthusiasts, Science Park is an initiative by Salem City Municipal Corporation. It consists of Planetarium, an indoor gallery, and Innovation Hub. The indoor gallery has scientific experiments like the Tyndall Effect, Brownian Movement, workings of LED, Jacobs Ladder, Curie Point, Lenz Law, Mirror Maze, Infinity Well, Colour Effect, and more. The outdoor exhibit or the Innovative Hub includes different types of mirrors, sound effects, spur gear, Solar powered Radio, etc. The Planetarium projects a documentary on a tomb-like ceiling which provides a 360-degree view. The contrasting elements in the Science Park make it a hub for knowledge and must be a part of your bucket list in Salem Travel Packages.

6. 1008 Lingam Temple

What’s Special: 1008 Shivlings

Timings: 8 am to 8 pm

Transportation Option: Bus, cab, auto

Devoted to Lord Shiva, the 1008 Lingam Temple, also known as Sahasra Lingeswara Temple, is managed under the supervision of Vinayaka Mission. The temple complex houses 1007 Lingams surrounding the main one, a huge Shiva linga with Nandi. Idols of Lord Venkateswara, Lord Ram, Sita Mata, Hanuman, Lord Ganesha, Mata Mahalaxmi, Lord Murugan, and Goddess Rajeshwari also reside on the premises.

Best Time To Visit Salem

March to May

The summer season brings scorching heat and humidity. Sightseeing in such weather conditions becomes difficult. Hence, tourists avoid a trip to Salem during the summer months.

June to September

After the scorching summer heat, the monsoon season is a relief regarding the fall in temperature. However, due to rainfall, the surface becomes slippery, making it inconvenient for sightseeing.

October to February

During the winter months, the temperature drops even more compared to the monsoon season. Salem receives rainfall for the second time in November and December. It is an ideal time to plan a trip to Salem as the winter months are convenient for sightseeing with cool weather to experience.