Salem district
The gateway to northern Tamil Nadu, featuring Yercaud in the Shevaroy Hills as a cool, coffee-growing hill station.
Salem district is located in northern Tamil Nadu, India, with its administrative headquarters, Salem, known for its steel and textile industries. For travelers, the main destination is Yercaud, a hill station in the Shevaroy Hills of the Eastern Ghats. Famous for its lake, coffee plantations, and viewpoints, highlights include Yercaud Lake, Lady's Seat, Pagoda Point, Kiliyur Falls, the Botanical Garden, and the Rose Garden. The climate on the hills is cool year-round, making it an ideal summer retreat from April to June, while the waterfalls are at their best after the rains. The gateway is Salem Railway Station, followed by a winding drive up the hills.