Best stops along Salem to Madurai drive. The top stops along the way from Salem to Madurai (with short detours) are Meenakshi Amman Temple, Kodaikanal Lake, and Coaker's Walk. Other popular stops include Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace, Palani Murugan Pathaiyarhirai mandapam, and Bryant Park.
Salem is one of the largest producers of traditional silver anklets. Which boasts large textile, automotive Poultry and sago industries. Salem has one of the largest magnetite deposits in India. Companies like Dalmia and TAANMAG have mines here.
Yercaud is a hill station near Salem, in the Servarayan range of hills (anglicized as Shevaroys) in the Eastern Ghats. It is at an altitude of 1515 metres (4969 feet) above the see level. The total extent of Yercaud Taluk is 382.67 Sq. kms.
