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Salem Tourist Places: Explore Yercaud, Hogenakkal, And The Scenic Trails Of North Tamil Nadu

From the hills of Yercaud to the roaring waterfalls of Hogenakkal, discover the best Salem tourist places and hidden gems across Tamil Nadu’s northern belt

The Mettur Dam in Salem city Photo: C.Senthil kumar/Shutterstock
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Salem Tourist Places︱Modern-day Salem, a bustling commercial hub in Tamil Nadu, is best known for its mango orchards, cassava processing units, textile mills, and the iconic steel plant. But Salem's historical roots run deep. Long before industrialisation, this city was part of the ancient Chera kingdom, which is believed to have traded with the Roman Empire well before the Common Era. Today, however, only traces of this rich past remain.

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