Coimbatore the second largest city in Tamil Nadu is famous for its textile industry and automobile spare parts. This city is known as the textile hub and it is one of the cities with lives with Indian culture. Coimbatore is one of the most famous for its tourist spot as it is spread along with hills, to waterfalls and wildlife sanctuaries. Right from shopping to enjoying nature’s beauty is a city is a place to explore all of them. With many Temples and churches are known for its architectural beauty the city is filled with green hills surrounding them. There are many tourist places to be visited in and around Coimbatore which are known for its uniqueness. The climate of Coimbatore is tropical wet and dry and mostly pleasant.
An ancient temple that is situated in 6 Km away from Coimbatore in the west is a very grand temple much known for religious, cultural, and historical aspects. The temple is also called as Mel Chidambaram. Devotees from all parts of the world come to visit this place as this temple is especially dedicated to Lord Shiva. The paintings, sculptures and the carvings are very unique and attractive that grabs the tourists’ attention.
The Isha yoga Centre is one of the spiritual place located at the foothills of the Velligiri Mountain which is a very famous and must visit place in Coimbatore. There are lot of activities you can do in Isha yoga Centre Take a dip in the rejuvenating water pools, walk around and you can peacefully spend your day there. The center houses the architecturally distinctive Spanda Hall and garden, a 64,000 sq. ft. meditation hall and program facility that is the venue for many residential programs catering to various groups.
Maruthamalai is a popular Hill Temple located in located 17Kms away from Coimbatore. This temple is also situated in the Hillock part of the Western Ghats and it’s very popular among tourists. Near the foothill, there is a temple for Pillayar known as the "ThaanthondriVinaayakar". There is a cave referred to as "Paambaatti Sitthar Kugai" dedicated to a Sitthar who lived here.
Echanari Temple is located 12Km away from the Coimbatore city Centre and situated in Pollachi road. This temple is dedicated to Lord Ganesha and a very much popular among Tourists. The temple has Dravidian style architecture and it is attractively made.
This temple is located at Periyathadagam which is 12Kms away from Coimbatore. With serene nature around and with a welcome arch this temple is beautifully designed. Having Lord Ganesha in the one side and on the other side is Lord Anjaneya this temple is famous among the city people and the tourists. This place is well connected with Roads and a must place to visit.
An Eco – friendly theme park situated 2 KMs away from perur on Siruvani main road which is about 8.5Kms away from the city. This amusement park is an ideal place to enjoy with friends and family where you get to experience several water rides and slides suitable to all age group of people. The play are and the water games are very attractive and you can spend a day enjoying in playing games.
Kovai Coutralam Water Falls is one amazing place in Coimbatore which is a scenic spot with waterfalls originating on the Siruvani Hill range which is located at a distance of about 32Kms from Coimbatore. This is the only place in Coimbatore where you get to experience the enriching waterfall.