Your stay — D Mart
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Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Relaince Mall — 549 m · ~7 min walk
Exhibiton Ground — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk
Gowri — 733 m · ~9 min walk
SONA College and TPT play ground — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk
Healthy Pharmacy — 746 m · ~9 min walk
Dr. MGR Central Bus Stand - Salem — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
Good to know — Salem
Type C/D/M · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ₹95.44 · INR
Emergency Contacts
SalemFor non-urgent help, call Salem City Police Control Room at 0427-2444400. Women's helpline: 1091. Tourist helpline: 1363 (toll-free). Dial 112 for all emergencies from a mobile.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Salem, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at D Mart
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk — pharmacy · Healthy Pharmacy — 746 m · ~9 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Salem Junction (Station code: SA) → Salem Town Station (Closest to hotel)
💡 Only useful if coming from towns like Mettur or Dharmapuri. From Town Station, it's a 2 km walk or ₹50 autorickshaw ride to Cheney's Gateway.
Salem Railway Station Bus Stop → Cheney's Gateway Hotel (Nearest stop: Gorimedu)
💡 Buses are crowded at peak hours. Walk 500 metres from Gorimedu stop to the hotel—look for the red tiled roof. Tell the conductor 'Gorimedu drop'.
Salem Junction Railway Station → Cheney's Gateway Hotel
💡 Share a ride with two others from the station to cut cost to ₹50 each. Negotiate before boarding—drivers often quote double for outstation looks.
Salem Airport (Chettipalayam) → Cheney's Gateway Hotel, Salem
💡 Pre-book at the airport prepaid counter to avoid haggling. The taxi stand outside arrivals is reliable for the 20 km drive via Gorimedu.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Top Attractions in Salem
💡 Go early morning, around 7am, to see the temple quiet and avoid the heat. No photography inside the sanctum.
💡 Weekend mornings are busy with families. Visit on a weekday afternoon for more space. No entrance fee, but boat rides on the lake cost 20 rupees.
💡 The musical fountain show starts at 7pm on weekends. Bring a mat and snacks. It gets crowded by 6.30pm.
💡 The climb up the steps is steep but short. Go before 10am to avoid midday sun. No photography inside.
💡 Entry is 10 rupees for adults. It's compact—allow 45 minutes. The stone carvings and ancient coins are the best displays.