Tamilnadu Coimbatore

Also known as Kovai, Coimbatore is the second largest city of TamilNadu and one of the fastest growing cities in India. Situated at the foot hills of Nilgiris, it is known for its pleasant climate, peaceful atmosphere, cosmopolitan outlook and private enterprise. Cotton textiles, electric motors, pumps, automobile spares, iron steel and aluminium castings form major exports from Coimbatore.

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Most important places to visit in Coimbatore./ Sightseeing places in Coimbatore

Masaniyamman Kovil  Situated between Pollachi and Palakkad, this temple is about 45 to 50 k.m. from the hub of Coimbatore. Devotees believe that if they grind red chilly paste and apply it on the presiding deity their lost valuables will be restored to them.

Puliakulam Temple  Asia's largest idol of Ganesha stands imposingly in the Puliakulam temple in Coimbatore. This temple was built in 1996 and the statue weighs about 14 tonnes.

Chemmedu Muthumariyamman temple  This temple is situated near Perur. The local legend states long ago the main town was located around this temple only. But today one can see only the ruins.

Ammanalingeshwarar Kovil  This temple is in the Udumalpet district on the hillock of Thirumaurthimalai, 21 kms south of the Udumalpet.

Avanashillingeshwarar Kovil  40 kms from Coimbatore, legend has it that a priest named Sundaramurthi Nayanar through his rendering of the “Thevaram” restored a young boy who was killed by a crocodile to life. The temple is also known by another name, Thirupukoligur.

Dhyanalinga  This is the largest lingam in the world and it is located in the foothhills of the Velliangiri mountain about 30 kms from Coimbatore. The lingam is a single black granite stone 13 ft.9 inches in height and it has with seven copper rings embedded in it, corresponding to the seven charkas that is believed to govern the human body. The Avudaiyar or its base is made from a single white granite stone 9 ft in diameter and is in the form of a seven headed coiled snake.

The Dhyanalinga does not ascribe to any particular religion or faith, but is the distilled essence of yogic science. The dome has been built with traditional material like burnt bricks, mud and mortar and additional herbal additional herbal additives.

Places in and around Coimbatore

Perur Temple

Thirumoorthy Temple It is situated at the foot of Thirumoorthy Hills adjoining the Thirumoorthy Dam. This is about 20 kms. from Udumalpet on the Highway from Palani to Coimbatore. A perennial stream flows by the side of the Sri Amalingeswarar temple and nearby there is a waterfall.

The Crocodile Farm at Amaravathi Dam is just 25 kms. from here. This place is being developed as a District Excursion Centre.

Bhavani The Sangameshwarar temple at Bhavani is situated at the confluence of the rivers Bhavani and the Kaveri. This place is called as Thriveni of South India. It is an important pilgrim centre. Lord Sangameshwarer with his consort Vedanayaki is the presiding deity. It is said that during the British rule, the then Collector of Coimbatore and Salem Districts, William Garrow, who had his headquarters at Bhavani, worshipped the Goddess Vedanayaki at this temple. One night the Goddess directed him in his dream to vacate his bungalow immediately. Just after he vacated, the entire bungalow collapsed. As thanksgiving for this miracle, he presented to the temple an ivory cradle with his signature can be seen in the temple.

Vaidehi Waterfall: It is located 30 kms. from Coimbatore through the Narasipuram village. It is a fine picnic spot for trekkers. The perrennial waterfall is a major attraction.

Tiruppur: It is an important textile centre in Coimbatore district; it is also famous for hosiery products. Tiruppur is also closely associated with Thiruppur Kumaran  a valiant freedom fighter. It is 50 kms. from Coimbatore.

Bethesda: The Bethesda Prayer Centre is set amidst the scenic splendour of Siruvani hills, 2 km away from the industrial city of Coimbatore. The landscape surrounding the prayer centre is beautiful with hills, water falls green pastures and rivulets, providing the most peaceful atmosphere for prayer and meditation. The prayer dome is a lovely artistically designed with all facilities, which will enable one to be lost in the Lord's presence.

Annamalai Wildlife sanctuary

Palani This temple of Lord Muruga is located on the Palani Hills. The presiding deity is Dandayuthapani. The idol is made of medicinal herbs.It is believed to be one of the six abodes of Lord Muruga and one of the major pilgrim centres in South India. It is next only to Thirupathi. An electrically operated winch carries the pilgrims to the top. It is 105 kms. from Coimbatore.

Bannari Located in the Periyar district, it is about 83 kms. from Coimbatore and 10 kms. from Bhavanisagar. The Mariamman temple here is very famous and attracts thousands of pilgrims.

Kodumudi It is 40 kms. from Erode and 105 kms. from Coimbatore. Special to this place are the shrines for Siva, Vishnu and Brahma that are located in one temple complex. Siva is known as Muchukundeswarar, Vishnu as Veera Narayana Perumal. The temple is one of the important temples in Periyar district.

Pollachi This town is about 40 km from Coimbatore. It is next important town in the district after Coimbatore, and an important commercial centre. A temple dedicated to Mariamman and another to Subramanya is located here. There are beautiful stone carvings of a five-hooded serpent, a sculpture of a yali with a chain hanging from its mouth and zodiac signs, in the Subramanya temple.

Valparai

Avinashi The Lingeswarar temple located here is about 40 km from Coimbatore. Avinashi is also known as the Banaras of the South. The place dates back to the 12th century A.D. This is the biggest temple in Coimbatore district, and the Chola rulers built it. There are some fine stone carvings in this temple. The old name of this place was Pikkoigul.

Valparai It is 102 kms from Coimbatore in Western Ghats in the Anamalai range. It has many tea plantations and is a picnic spot.

Which all places I can visit along with Coimbatore?

Tour Itineries along with Coimbatore

Coimbatore-Madurai–Kodaikanal

Coimbatore- Ooty- Coonoor- Coimbatore

Bangalore - Mysore - Ooty - Coimbatore

Coimbatore - Ooty - Conoor - Kodaikanal - Munnar - Periyar - Kumarakom - Alleppey - Cochin

Cochin (Kochi) - Munnar - Ooty - Coimbatore

Coimbatore – Kodaikanal – Ooty – Coimbatore

Best time to visit Coimbatore

Coimbatore can be visited from December to February and in summers from May to October.

How to reach Coimbatore?

By Air

Coimbatore Airport is situated at a distance of 12 km from the heart of the city and is well connected with the key cities of India, such as Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai and Kozhikode (Calicut). An international flight, to Sharjah (UAE), also operates from here. From the airport, you can either hire a taxi or take an auto rickshaw to the main city.

By Rail

There are two railway stations in the Coimbatore city, Coimbatore Junction and Coimbatore North Railway Station, of which the latter is the main one. Many important trains pass through the city, like Trivandrum New Delhi Kerala Express, Trivandrum-Nizamuddin Express, Coimbatore-Nizamuddin Kongu Express (Delhi bound), Kanyakumari-Bangalore Express, Bangalore-Coimbatore Intercity Express (Bangalore bound), Chennai- Coimbatore Cheran Express, Chennai-Coimbatore Kovai Express, Chennai-Coimbatore Intercity Express (Chennai bound) etc.

By Road

Coimbatore is a place that is easily accessible by road. The State Transport Corporation and a lot of private operators operate regular bus services between Coimbatore and all the major cities of Tamil Nadu and also the states of Kerala and Karnataka. If you want to drive down to the city, keep in mind that NH47 is the main highway that connects it with the rest of India.

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