Rae Bareli district, Uttar Pradesh, India

Places to visit near Salon

Salon is a town in Rae Bareli district, Uttar Pradesh, India, home to about 14,312 people. Within 50 km by road there are 90 places to visit — 27 temples, 19 mosques & dargahs, 5 parks and 11 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Maa Sheetla Devi Temple (Shaktipeeth) (46 km), Belha Devi (70 km) and Amhat Park (Sultanpur) (79 km).

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Salon, Uttar Pradesh
Salon, Rae Bareli district, Uttar Pradesh, India. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Salon at a glance

Location
Rae Bareli district, Uttar Pradesh, India
Population
about 14,312
Coordinates
26.0286° N, 81.4540° E
Places within 50 km
90 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for temples and mosques & dargahs
Nearest city
Prayagraj, 96 km
Railway station
Ramachandrapur (RCP), 24 km
Airport
Prayagraj Airport (IXD), 89 km

Top places to visit near Salon

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Salon: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Temples near Salon

72 temples within 100 km of Salon. The closest is Shiv Bhajwan Mandir (25 km); the best-known is Maa Sheetla Devi Temple (Shaktipeeth) (46 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Salon

45 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Salon. The closest is Dargah Peer Parauthan (Shahidon Ki Dargah) (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Salon

34 parks within 100 km of Salon. The closest is Sarada Canal (25 km); the best-known is NTPC Unchahar Park (25 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Salon

33 forts & heritage within 100 km of Salon. The closest is Awadh Palace Lawn (35 km); the best-known is Indira Gandhi Memorial Botanical Park (35 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Salon

17 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Salon. The closest is Samaspur Bird Sanctuary (9 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Salon

15 churches within 100 km of Salon. The closest is St. James Church ( C.N.I ) (35 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Salon

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 203 km on the road.

  1. Start in Salon
  2. 32 km Durgan Dham Temple · temple, Amethi
  3. 49 km Gol Chauraha · heritage site, Rae Bareli
  4. 3 km Indira Gandhi Memorial Botanical Park · monument, Rae Bareli
  5. 70 km Maa Sheetla Devi Temple (Shaktipeeth) · temple, Kaushambi
  6. 40 km Samaspur Bird Sanctuary · sanctuary, Rae Bareli
  7. 9 km Back to Salon

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How to reach Salon

  • By train: Ramachandrapur (RCP) — about 24 km from the centre
  • By train: Fursatganj (FTG) — about 30 km from the centre
  • By air: Prayagraj Airport (IXD), Allahabad — about 89 km by road
  • By air: Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO), Lucknow — about 124 km by road
  • By road from Prayagraj: about 96 km · directions
  • By road from Lucknow: about 130 km · directions
  • By road from Ayodhya: about 141 km · directions

All places near Salon by distance

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Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Salon by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples2772Shiv Bhajwan Mandir (25 km)
Mosques & dargahs1945Dargah Peer Parauthan (Shahidon Ki Dargah) (1 km)
Parks534Sarada Canal (25 km)
Forts & heritage1133Awadh Palace Lawn (35 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens717Samaspur Bird Sanctuary (9 km)
Churches415St. James Church ( C.N.I ) (35 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs613Saraiya lake(Naudhiya) (18 km)
Buddhist sites611Buddh Vihar Raebareli (37 km)
Other attractions111Sagra Tiraha (47 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints19Sunrise Point, Indira Garden (35 km)
Museums09Sarai Nahar Rai Excavation Site (58 km)
Jain sites14Shri Digambar Jain Mandir (36 km)
Caves13Pizza Cave (37 km)
Waterfalls12Jayanti Mata Mandir With Waterfall (45 km)
Ashrams01Shri Prabhu ji ka Ashram (83 km)

Salon: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Salon?

Samaspur Bird Sanctuary (sanctuary, about 9 km), Maa Sheetla Devi Temple (Shaktipeeth) (temple, about 46 km), Dargah Peer Parauthan (Shahidon Ki Dargah) (dargah, about 1 km), Indira Gandhi Memorial Botanical Park (monument, about 35 km), Durgan Dham Temple (temple, about 32 km), Gol Chauraha (heritage site, about 36 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Salon?

90 places on Spotwander: 27 temples, 19 mosques & dargahs, 5 parks, 11 forts & heritage, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest temple to Salon?

Shiv Bhajwan Mandir, about 25 km by road; Shiv Temple Shri Shuklan ka Purwa (Mauhariya) (28 km) is next.

Which is the nearest dargah to Salon?

Dargah Peer Parauthan (Shahidon Ki Dargah), about 1 km by road; Meer Shah Baba Dargah (35 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Salon?

Sarada Canal, about 25 km by road; NTPC Unchahar Park (25 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Salon?

Start in Salon, visit Durgan Dham Temple, then Gol Chauraha, then Indira Gandhi Memorial Botanical Park, then Maa Sheetla Devi Temple (Shaktipeeth), then Samaspur Bird Sanctuary, and drive back — about 203 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Salon?

October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for temples and mosques & dargahs.

How do I reach Salon?

By train: Ramachandrapur (RCP), about 24 km away. By air: Prayagraj Airport (IXD), about 89 km by road. By road: 96 km from Prayagraj.

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