- Distance
- About 200 km by road
- Drive time
- 3.5–4 hours one way
- Pickup
- Bangalore
- Destination
- Salem, Tamil Nadu
- Trip type
- Same-day return possible
- Vehicles
- Sedan, SUV, tempo traveller, coach
About the trip
Salem is a large town in western Tamil Nadu known for steel, textiles, mangoes and as the gateway to the Yercaud hill station. Many trips are for work or family, but a day out can easily include the Yercaud ghat, its lake and viewpoints. The road from Bangalore runs down NH 44 through Hosur, Krishnagiri and Dharmapuri on a fast four-lane highway.
What to see in Salem
- Yercaud Lake and viewpoints
- Kottai Mariamman Temple
- Sugavaneswarar Temple
- Mettur Dam
On the road
NH 44 via Hosur, Krishnagiri and Dharmapuri with good highway food stops. Leave by 6 am if you want to add the Yercaud hills the same day.
A same-day plan
- 6:00 AMPickup from your place in Bangalore
- 7:30 AMBreakfast near Krishnagiri
- 10:00 AMReach Salem and visit the Kottai Mariamman Temple
- 11:00 AMDrive up the Yercaud ghat to the lake and Lady's Seat
- 1:30 PMLunch in Yercaud
- 3:00 PMHead back down and start for Bangalore
- 7:30 PMDrop at your place
Timings are a guide — tell us when you want to leave and what you want to see, and the driver will work around it.
Choose your vehicle
Airport runs, couples and small families on short trips.
The usual pick for family trips, ghat roads and long days on the highway.
Extra room and comfort for special occasions and senior guests.
Extended families, pilgrimage parties and office outings.
Weddings, school trips and temple tours with a big party.
Every car is air-conditioned and comes with an experienced driver. Our quote is all-inclusive — fuel, tolls, parking, interstate permit and driver batta — and is confirmed in writing before you book.
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