On the foots of majestic Nilgiri hills is Coimbatore, known as the Manchester of South India for its numerous textile mills. There are more than a hundred textile mills in and around Coimbatore. Coimbatore also has a number of other industrial units producing engineering equipment and electronic items. Winter is the best time to visit the place.

Accommodation and Connectivity

With two railway stations, a modern airport and good road connectivity with the rest of Tamil Nadu, reaching Coimbatore is very easy. Apart from the towns and cities of Tamil Nadu, frequent bus services from the neighbouring states to Coimbatore are also available.
Coimbatore has very good hotels, lodges and guest houses which nicely cater to the needs of the different class groups.


Tourist Attractions

VOC Park and Zoo (Amusement Park)

The V.O. Chidambaram park can be described as many attractions clubbed into one. The park has an aquarium that has an impressive collection of different species of fish. The park also has a mini zoo. A toy train has also been introduced for the amusement of children. The park is very popular among children.

Agriculture University

One of the best universities of South Asia, the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University is also a place worth visiting. Spread over an area of 300 hectares, the botanical garden of the University is a prime attraction. The garden has many different species of flowering plants and trees.

Perur Temple


One of the seven Kongu Sivalayams, the holy Perur temple on the outskirts of Coimbatore is also thronged by devotees. The outer part of the temple was built in the early modern period but the inner sanctum is much older. The deity in the temple is Lord Shiva.

Marudhamalai Temple

Another temple on the outskirts of Coimbatore, Marudhamalai temple of Lord Subramanya is also widely visited by tourists. Legend has it that many miracles are performed in this temple and any devotee who asks for favours from god with a pure heart is always granted one. Several festivals are held in the temple premises with pomp and gaiety.


Forest College

One of the rare tourist destinations of India where educational institutions qualify as tourist destinations, the Forest College apart from the Agriculture University attracts many tourists. The Forest College is one of the oldest institutions of its kind in the country. The museum of this College has an impressive collection of minerals, rocks, pests, snakes and insects. Training to forest rangers is imparted here.

Excursion Delights

Siruvani Waterfalls

The Siruvani waterfall and dam is located at a distance of 37 kms from Coimbatore. A favourite pastime of the tourists visiting this place is to taste the waters of Siruvani which is considered rich in minerals and taste.

Annamalai Wildlife Sanctuary

Situated at a distance of 90 kms from Coimbatore, this wildlife sanctuary at an altitude of 1400 m is home to many animal species like elephant, tiger, panther, deer, wild dog, jackal, pangolin and civet cat. Many varieties of birds are also found in this wildlife sanctuary. A trip to Coimbatore may be described as both informative and exciting.Informative because the temples and educational institutions of the place shed a lot of light on historical and biological aspects. Exciting because the amusement parks and wildlife sanctuaries on the outskirts provide a whole lot of refreshment to the tourists.

All in all, Coimbatore is a very good place for both the young and the old to visit.