ABOUT COIMBATORE:

• Coimbatore (Kovai), one of the fastest growing cities in India lies on the banks of the river Noyyal in the foot hills of Nilgiris.
• It has emerged as a major industrial centre of the South with over 50,000 small, medium and large industries and textile mills.
• First textile mill of Coimbatore was setup way back in 1888 and is now known as the “Textile Capital” or the “Manchester” of South.

MODE OF COMMUNICATION:

• Airport: Coimbatore International Airport, Coimbatore (CJB), 10 kms away from Coimbatore city centre.
• Rail: Coimbatore Railway Station, Coimbatore, 2.5 kms away from Coimbatore city centre.
• Road: Well connected by road.

SIGHTSEEING AT A GLANCE:

For more information visit  https://coimbatore.nic.in/tourism/

ATTRACTIONS OF COIMBATORE

Agricultural University:

• It is one of the finest institutions of its kind in entire South Asia.

V O C Park:

• The well laid out Corporation Park also has a mini-zoo and a toy train.

Forest College:

• It imparts training to the Forest Rangers and is one of the oldest institutions of its kind in the country.
• The museum here is worth visiting.

Marudhamalai Temple:

• The sacred shrine atop a hill is dedicated to Lord Subramanya.
• It is one of the most popular temples of the region.

Perur Temple:

• The shrine dedicated to Lord Patteeswarar and his consort Pachainayaki is said to be built by Karikal Cholan about 1500 years ago.

ATTRACTIONS AROUND COIMBATORE

Annamalai/ Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary:

• 65 kms away from Coimbatore city.
• This paradise for wildlife lovers is set at an altitude of 1,400 metres amidst the verdant Western Ghats.
• Sanctuary is famous for its lion tailed macaque and Nilgiri langur.
• Other key fauna includes – elephant, gaur, tiger, panther, sloth bear, deer, flying squirrel, jackal, pangolin, civet etc.
• Birds like rocket-tailed drongo, re-whiskered bulbul, black headed oriole, tree pie, spotted dove, green pigeon etc.
• Amaravathy Reservoir in are, Karainshola, Anaikunthi shola, grass hills, water falls, groves, teak forests, estates, dams and reservoirs, which are noted for their scenic splendour.
• Bet time to visit February to June.

Top Slip:

• It is yet another splendid site in the Annamalai Hills, just 60 kms away from Coimbatore and 37 kms away from Pollachi.
• It is endowed with splendid scenic beauty and is a popular picnic spot.
• Tourists are taken around the sanctuary on elephant back or by van.