Coimbatore — Manchester of South India

Coimbatore District is located on the banks of the Noyaala River and is very much known for its tourist attractions. There are lots of places to visit in and around Coimbatore. It is one of the biggest districts in TamilNadu with lot of tourist places, shopping centres as well as religious places. It is in the biodiversity hotspots of the Western ghats and is reasonably cooler when compared to other major cities of TamilNadu. The city’s wetlands harbour a large variety of flora and fauna.

Within City: Quick refreshment

Maruthamalai Arulmigu Subramanya Swami Temple: Deputy Commissioner / Executive Officer, Arulmigu Subramanya Swami ThiruKoil, Marudhamalai, Coimbatore — 641 046, Telephone, +91 — (422) — 2422490, Email: maruthamalaimurugankoil@gmail.com, Website: http://www.marudhamalaimurugantemple.tnhrce.in/index.html

Dhyanalinga: Location: Isha Yoga Centre, Velliangiri Foothills, Isha Vihar Post, Coimbatore, Open every day from 6am to 8pm, Telephone 091–83000 83111, Email info@dhyanalinga.org, Website: https://isha.sadhguru.org/.

Siruvani Waterfalls: Distance from Coimbatore: 36 Kms, Things to do in Siruvani Falls: Sightseeing, Anamalai hills tour, Best time to visit: January to March and October to December, Timing: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Kovai Kondattam Amusement Park Pvt Ltd: Entry Fee: 600 rs per person for adults, 550 rs per person for child, Timings: All days of the week, 10:30 AM — 6:00 PM, Popular For: Fun Lovers, Adventure Seekers, Photo Fanatics, Experience Seekers.

Anamalai Tiger Reserve: Pollachi, Tamil Nadu 642101, Timings: All days of the Week, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Ideal time: June to February, Entry Fee: INR 5 — INR 30.

Museums: Experience a touch of history and culture

Gedee Car Museum: Address: President Hall Building, 734, Avinashi Road, Race Course, Coimbatore, TN 641018, Since:1960, Timings: Tue — Sat 9:00 am — 5.00 pm, Sun 10:00 am — 6:00 pm, Mon Closed.

Gass Forest Museum: Address:Cowley Brown Rd, R.S. Puram, Coimbatore, TN 641002, Since:1905, Timings: Mon — Sun 9:00 am — 5:30 pm.

Insect Museum: Adderss: Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, P N Pudur, Coimbatore, TN 641003, Timings: Tue — Sat 10:00 am — 1:00 pm, 2:30 pm — 4:30 pm, Sun & Mon Closed

Theme Parks: Thrills that give you Chills

Black Thunder Water Theme Park: Address: Ooty Main Road, Mettupalayam, Coimbatore, TN 641305, Timings: Mon — Sun 10:00 am — 6:00 pm.

Kovai Kondattam: Address:2/347, Siruvani Main Road, Kalmpalayam Post, Coimbatore, TN 641010, Timings: Mon — Sun 10:30 am — 5:30 pm.

Maharaja Theme Park: Address: Coimbatore Goods Transport Association, Neelambur, Coimbatore, TN 641062, Timings: Mon — Sun 10:30 am — 6:30 pm.

National parks: Wild Splendour

Guindy National Park: Rangeguindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600025, Timings: Snake Park — 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Children’s Park — 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, The park is closed on Tuesdays, Time Required: 2–3 hours, Entry Fee: Individual Entry: Adult — INR 15, Children studying in Government schools — INR 2, Children studying in Private schools — INR 10, Entry with Camera: Entry fee for still camera — INR 10, Entry fee for the video camera — INR 75, Entry fee for documentary film production with the help of a video camera — INR 2000, For Snake Park: Entry fee for still camera — INR 25, Entry fee for the video camera — INR 150. Parking fees: A heavy vehicle such as bus and truck — INR 50, Four-wheelers such car, jeep — INR 15, Two-wheelers such as motorcycle — INR 5.

Gulf of Mannar Marine Park (21 Islands): Munnar, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, Timings: 9:30 AM — 12:30 PM,1:30 PM — 5:30 PM, Time Required: 2–3 hrs, Entry Fee: Adults: INR 10, Kids: INR 5, Parking: Free.

Indira Gandhi National Park: Pollachi, Tamil Nadu 642101, Timings: All days of the Week, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Ideal time: June to February, Entry Fee: INR 5 — INR 30.

Mukurthi National Park: Bangi Thabal Guest House Rd, Padavayal, Kerala 678582, Opening Timings: · Wednesday to Monday — 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Tuesdays — Closed, Entry Fees: Children (5 to 12 years) — INR 10, Children of Government and Aided Schools (5 to 12 years) — INR 2, Adult — INR 15, Additional Charges: Still Camera — INR 15, Video Camera/Handy Camera — INR 25, Shooting of Educational Documentary/Films with Video Camera and Handy Camera — INR 2000, Parking Charges : · Car/Van — INR 15, Motor Cycle — INR 5, Best Time to Visit : The best time to visit Mukurthi National Park is from February until May and again from September until November.

Mudumalai National Park: Location: Northwestern Nilgiri Hills (Blue Mountains), Nilgiri District, Tamil Nadu, the Best time to visit Mudumalai National Park is from March to June and from September to October, The Mudumalai forest opens at around 6 AM in the morning and remains open for tourists till around 8 PM, or when it starts to get dark. The park is open for tourists all 7 days of the week. Van Safari Timings: 6:30 AM to 9 AM (Morning slot) | 3:30 PM to 6 PM (Evening slot), Elephant safari Timings: 7 AM to 8:30 AM (Morning slot) | 3:30 PM to 5 PM (Evening slot), Private Jeep Safari Packages: Depends on the availability of the driver, Entry Fee: INR 15/- per person, Still Camera: INR 25/-, Video Camera: INR 150/-.

Waterfalls: Feel the flow of the nature

Monkey Falls: Distance from Coimbatore: 73.8 Kms, Things to do in Monkey Falls: Sightseeing, Wildlife tour, Ideal for: Adventure, family, friends, couple, Ideal trip Duration: 1 to 2 hours, Best time to visit: October-March, How to reach: Take a bus from Gandhipuram Town Bus Stand to easily reach the falls, Timing: 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Siruvani Waterfall: Distance from Coimbatore: 36 Kms, Things to do in Siruvani Falls: Sightseeing, Anamalai hills tour, Ideal trip Duration: 3 to 4 hours, Ideal for: Adventure, family, friends, couple, How to reach: Take a bus from Coimbatore to easily reach the falls, Best time to visit: January to March and October to December, Timing: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Vaidehi Waterfalls: Distance from Coimbatore: 26.1 Kms, Things to do in Vaidehi Falls: Sightseeing, Trekking, Ideal trip duration: 2 hours, Ideal for: Adventure, family, friends, couple, How to reach: Take a bus from Coimbatore to Narasipuram village to reach the falls, Best time to visit: Summer, Timing: 8:00 am to 5:30 pm.

Kodiveri Falls: Distance from Coimbatore: 73.8 Kms, Things to do in Kodiveri Falls: Sightseeing, Boating, Ideal trip duration: 3 hours (approx), Ideal for: Adventure, family, friends, couple, How to reach: One can board a bus from the Coimbatore bus stand and get down at the Kodiveri dam, Best time to visit: NA, Timing: 6:00 am to 8:00 pm.

Kovai Kutralam Falls: Distance from Coimbatore: 35.3 Kms, Things to do in Kovai Kutralam Falls: Sightseeing, Trekking, Ideal trip duration: 1 to 2 hours, Ideal for: Adventure, family, friends, couple, How to reach: One can board a city bus from Coimbatore to reach the falls, Best time to visit: March to October, Timing: 10:00 am to 3:30 pm.

Monuments: A dive into Tradition and culture

Adiyogi Shiva: Isha Yoga Centre, Velliangiri Foothills, Isha Vihar Post, Coimbatore, Open every day from 6am to 8pm, Telephone 091–83000 83111, Email info@dhyanalinga.org, Website: https://isha.sadhguru.org/.

Narayana Kavi Memorial: Kuttai Thidal, Udumalaipettai, Tamil Nadu 642126, Entry Fee: Free.

Wildlife sanctuaries: Experience the Wilderness of nature

Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary: Location: Northwestern Nilgiri Hills (Blue Mountains), Nilgiri District, Tamil Nadu, the Best time to visit Mudumalai National Park is from March to June and from September to October, The Mudumalai forest opens at around 6 AM in the morning and remains open for tourists till around 8 PM, or when it starts to get dark. The park is open for tourists all 7 days of the week. Van Safari Timings: 6:30 AM to 9 AM (Morning slot) | 3:30 PM to 6 PM (Evening slot), Elephant safari Timings: 7 AM to 8:30 AM (Morning slot) | 3:30 PM to 5 PM (Evening slot), Private Jeep Safari Packages: Depends on the availability of the driver, Entry Fee: INR 15/- per person, Still Camera: INR 25/-, Video Camera: INR 150/-.

Mundanthurai Wildlife Sanctuary: Ambasamudram — Papanasam — Upper Dam Rd, Papanasam R.F., Tamil Nadu 627551, TIMINGS: 7:00 AM — 5:00 PM, Entry: Rs. 20 for Adults & Rs. 15 for Children, Activity Fee (Max 6–10 persons): Rs. 2000 for Nature Trail, Rs. 500 for Thalayanai, Rs. 250 for Pothigai, Rs. 250 for Agasthiyar Falls, Rs. 250 for Manimuthar Falls, Rs. 250 for Hope Lake.

Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary: Address: Collectorate Building, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, 611002, India, timings: All days of the week, 7:00 AM — 6:00 PM, entry fee: 10 per person, Popular for: Nature Lovers, Experience Seekers.

Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary: Pollachi, Tamil Nadu 642101, Timings: All days of the Week, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Ideal time: June to February, Entry Fee: INR 5 — INR 30.

Kalakad Wildlife Sanctuary: Ambasamudram — Papanasam — Upper Dam Rd, Papanasam R.F., Tamil Nadu 627551, TIMINGS: 7:00 AM — 5:00 PM, Entry: Rs. 20 for Adults & Rs. 15 for Children, Activity Fee (Max 6–10 persons): Rs. 2000 for Nature Trail, Rs. 500 for Thalayanai, Rs. 250 for Pothigai, Rs. 250 for Agasthiyar Falls, Rs. 250 for Manimuthar Falls, Rs. 250 for Hope Lake.

Hill stations: Enjoy the scenic beauty

Ooty: Distance from Coimbatore: 85 km, Nearby Attractions: Tamil Nadu Tourism Ooty Boat House, Govt. Botanical Garden, The Tea Museum, Places To Stay: Ms Residency, Sri Krishna residency, Ooty MAS Cottage , Ooty White House, Ideal Duration: 2 to 3 days, Packages Starting From: INR 8539, Things To Do: Take a ride on Nilgiri Mountain Toy Train, attend the Summer Festival, Visit Tea museum,How To Reach: Coimbatore is the nearest domestic airport from Ooty and Mettupalyam is the nearest railway station.

Coonoor: Distance from Coimbatore: 68 km, Nearby Attractions: Sim;s Park, Doorg Fort, Tiger Hill Cementry, Places To Stay: Glenwood holiday home, Night walk, Kurumba Village Resort, Tea Nest, Ideal Duration: 2 to 3 days, Packages Starting From: INR 10, 736, Things To Do: Visit High Fields Tea Factory, Trekking, Try bakery items, How To Reach: Peelamedu Airport is the nearest airport. You can also board a train till Coonoor.

Kodaikanal: Distance from Coimbatore: 177 km, Nearby Attractions: Kodaikanal Lake, Coaker’s Walk, Bryant Park, Places To Stay: Vattakanal HomeStays, JC Woodville Manor , Hotel Anjay, Zostel Kodaikanal, Ideal Duration: 1 to 2 days, Packages Starting From: INR 10,369, Things To Do: Boat Ride, Birdwatching, Yoga, How To Reach: Madurai is the nearest airport. Board a train till Kodai Road and then hire a cab to Kodaikanal.

Munnar: Distance from Coimbatore: 160 km, Nearby Attractions: Eravikulam National Park, Atukkad Waterfalls, Mattupetty Dam, Places to Stay: Casa Montana Munnar, Indeevaram Resort, The Panoramic Getaway, Wyte Mist Mountain Club, Ideal Duration: 2 to 3 Days, Packages Starting From: INR 5,999, Things to Do: Stay in a treehouse, Tea Estate Tours, Camping And Trekking, How to Reach: Board a flight till Cochin airport or take a train till Aluva.

Yercaud: Distance from Coimbatore: 195 km, Nearby Attractions: Kiliyur Falls, Lady’s Seat, Shevaroy Hills, Places to Stay: Breezy Land Residency, Grand dayana, D.G Resorts, Misty Meadows, Ideal Duration: 1 to 2 days, Packages Starting From: NA, Things to Do: High Rope And Zipline, Boating, Take a refreshing stroll around the hill station, How to Reach: You can board a flight till Trichy or take a train till Salem junction.

Honeymoon places: World of love and care

Ooty: Distance from Coimbatore: 85 km, Nearby Attractions: Tamil Nadu Tourism Ooty Boat House, Govt. Botanical Garden, The Tea Museum, Places To Stay: Ms Residency, Sri Krishna residency, Ooty MAS Cottage , Ooty White House, Ideal Duration: 2 to 3 days, Packages Starting From: INR 8539, Things To Do: Take a ride on Nilgiri Mountain Toy Train, attend the Summer Festival, Visit Tea museum,How To Reach: Coimbatore is the nearest domestic airport from Ooty and Mettupalyam is the nearest railway station.

Valparai: Distance from Coimbatore: 111 km, Nearby Attractions: Sholayar Dam, Aliyar Dam, Monkey Falls, Places to Stay: Green Inn, ATS Homestay, Mani’s Homestay, Malakkappara Dam Resort, Ideal Duration: 1 to 2 days, Packages Starting From: NA, Things to Do: Trekking on hilltops, biking, Visit the tea and coffee estates, How to Reach: Hire a cab till Valparai.

Coonoor: Distance from Coimbatore: 68 km, Nearby Attractions: Sim;s Park, Doorg Fort, Tiger Hill Cementry, Places To Stay: Glenwood holiday home, Night walk, Kurumba Village Resort, Tea Nest, Ideal Duration: 2 to 3 days, Packages Starting From: INR 10, 736, Things To Do: Visit High Fields Tea Factory, Trekking, Try bakery items, How To Reach: Peelamedu Airport is the nearest airport. You can also board a train till Coonoor.

Yercaud: Distance from Coimbatore: 195 km, Nearby Attractions: Kiliyur Falls, Lady’s Seat, Shevaroy Hills, Places to Stay: Breezy Land Residency, Grand dayana, D.G Resorts, Misty Meadows, Ideal Duration: 1 to 2 days, Packages Starting From: NA, Things to Do: High Rope And Zipline, Boating, Take a refreshing stroll around the hill station, How to Reach: You can board a flight till Trichy or take a train till Salem junction.

Kodaikanal: Distance from Coimbatore: 177 km, Nearby Attractions: Kodaikanal Lake, Coaker’s Walk, Bryant Park, Places To Stay: Vattakanal HomeStays, JC Woodville Manor , Hotel Anjay, Zostel Kodaikanal, Ideal Duration: 1 to 2 days, Packages Starting From: INR 10,369, Things To Do: Boat Ride, Birdwatching, Yoga, How To Reach: Madurai is the nearest airport. Board a train till Kodai Road and then hire a cab to Kodaikanal.

Religious places: Experience subtlety

Kottai-Easwaran Temple: Location: 16, NH948, Raja Nagar, Ganapathypudur, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641006, Timings: 5am–12pm, 4–8pm.

Thirumoorthy Malai Temple: Executive Officer, Arulmigu Amanalingeswarar Thirukoil, Thirumoorthy Malai, Udumalpet, timings: 6.00 A.M to 6.00 P.M, Phone: +91–4252–265 440.

Kottai Hidayathul Islam Safia Jamath Mosque: address: Kottaimedu, Near Railway Junction, Coimbatore, Popular for: God Lovers, Photo Fanatics.

CSI All Soul’s Church: 213, Race Course Rd, Race Course, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641018, Open 24 Hours, Contact Number: 098943 76823.

Adventure Sports: Enjoy the adrenaline search.

Trekking, Canoeing, Paragliding, Mountain Biking, Hang Gliding.

Nearby: Short time retreats

Monkey Falls — The Best Of Anamalai Hills Range: Distance from Coimbatore: 73.8 Kms, Things to do in Monkey Falls: Sightseeing, Wildlife tour, Ideal for: Adventure, family, friends, couple, Ideal trip Duration: 1 to 2 hours, Best time to visit: October-March, How to reach: Take a bus from Gandhipuram Town Bus Stand to easily reach the falls, Timing: 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Amaravathi Dam — Nature’s Show In The Wildlife Sanctuary: Amaravathinagar in Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary, UdumalpetTirupur district, Tamil Nadu, India,Timings: All days of the Week, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Ideal time: June to February, Entry Fee: INR 5 — INR 30.

Palakkad Fort — Know This Historical Place: Palakkad-Koduvayur, Thathamangalam-Meenakshipuram Highway, Kenathuparambu, Kunathurmedu, Palakkad, Kerala 678001, Timings: 8am — 6pm, Time Required: 2–3 hrs, Entry Fee: No entry fee, Still camera: INR 20, Video camera: INR 50.

Parambikulam Tiger Reserve — Meet the Fauna: Anappady, Parambikulam Road, Kerala 678661, Timings: 7am- 5pm, entry closes at sharp 04:00PM, visitors should pay a fee of INR 150 for heavy vehicles and INR 50 for light vehicles to the reserve. Entry fee for Indian are INR 10 (INR 5 for infants) and INR 100 for international travellers. Also, if you are carrying a video camera, you have to pay a fee of INR 150, and INR 25 for still cameras.

Needle Rock View Point — Observe the Nature In Its Entirety: Address: Ooty Main Road, NH67, Tamil Nadu 643212, Distance from Coimbatore to Needle Rock View Point: 125 km.

Local Business:

Codissia Industrial Park-I -Kallapalayam, Codissia Industrial Park-II -Mopperipalayam, SIDCO Industrial. Estate-Kuruchi, SIDCO Industrial. Estate-Malumichampatti, Sree Suba Ganesh Industrial Estate-Kuppepalayam, Electronics Industrial Estate- Civil Aerodrome Post, Annamalai Industrial Park, Kalapatti, Sulur Industrial Estate-Kannampalayam, Nethaji Industrial Estate-Devampalayam -Proposed, Defense & Aero Park- Sulur-Planned, ADD ELCINA Electronics Park, Annur-Proposed, Manufacturing, Engineering procurement and Tooling, Automotive engineering and components, Information Technology and BPO.

Medical Emergencies:

KG Hospital, PSG Hospitals, SPT Hospitals, Kongunad Hospital.