Your stay — Sarathy
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Hindu temple: Arasa Mara Pilliyar (446 m · ~6 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Kottai Mariamman Temple (712 m · ~9 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Raja Ganapathy Temple (961 m · ~12 min walk)
- Hindu temple: East Muniyappan Temple (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Old Palace Theatre — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Indoor Stadium — 1.7 km · ~22 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 985 m · ~12 min walk
Vaniga Valagam — 572 m · ~7 min walk
SALEM OLD BUS STAND — 467 m · ~6 min walk
Good to know — Salem
Type C/D/M · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ₹96.41 · 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 Sarathy
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 985 m · ~12 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.
About Salem
Wikipedia ↗
Salem (pronounced [seːlam] ) is a city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is located on the banks of the Thirumanimutharu River and surrounded by the Eastern Ghats. It is the fifth largest city in the state as per the 2011 census. It is the administrative capital of Salem District and is adminis...
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.