City / District in Tamil Nadu · Mumbai, Goa, Ajanta & Ellora Caves & Gujarat
Salem (Tamil Nadu) Travel Guide 2026
Salem is a city / district in Tamil Nadu (Mumbai, Goa, Ajanta & Ellora Caves & Gujarat), India, with a population of 917,414 and regional transit links via Varanasi (Kashi / Benares) Central Station and Varanasi (VNS — 8h Vande Bharat from Delhi), Amritsar (ATQ) & Dehradun (DED).
Province / StateTamil Nadu
Population917,414
Rail HubVaranasi (Kashi / Benares) Central Station
Airport GatewayVaranasi (VNS — 8h Vande Bharat from Delhi), Amritsar (ATQ) & Dehradun (DED)
Highlights & What to See in Salem
- Salem Historic Center & Cultural District
- Salem Central Market & Local Gastronomy Street
- Tamil Nadu Architectural Landmark & Park
- Regional Transit Connection via Varanasi (Kashi / Benares) Central Station
Transit & Getting There
Connect to Salem via Varanasi (Kashi / Benares) Central Station (Indian Railways Vande Bharat Express (AC Chair & Executive Class), Gatimaan Express (Delhi–Agra in 1h 40m at 160 km/h) & IRCTC Foreign Tourist Quota (FTQ — Code 'FT')) and local transit using IRCTC Foreign Tourist Quota.