Coimbatore also referred to as the ‘Manchester of southern India’ is another wonderful city to visit with beautiful places of interest. Some of the attractions that a traveller is most likely to come across include the following; Temples, Waterfalls, and Mountains among others. Below are a few useful tips on some of the tourist attractions that are worth visiting in Coimbatore.
1.Adiyogi Shiva Statue
Location: Isha Yoga Center – Velliangiri Foothills
Adiyogi Shiva Statue is 182 feet high and is the world’s second tallest statue depicting Lord Shiva as the first yogi. This is the biggest bust sculpture in the world that represents how people feel when they are at peace. The place where it is located is the Isha Yoga Center, and this is a place that one can visit to have a peaceful time. The statue designed by Sadhguru has become one of the most popular attractions and people come to visit it from all over the world. The outside and especially the swimming pool looks very beautiful in the evening time, when the Velliangiri Mountains will be in the background.
2.Kovai Kondattam Amusement Park
Location: Perur Road
Kovai Kondattam is an entertainment park for more fun that offers water rides, dry rides & many other enjoyments. It has become the perfect picnic centre for families and friends to enjoy their day with lots of fun. Some of the facilities in the park include a wave pool, water slides, rock climbing and amusement rides for children and adults. There are also arrangements for holding business conferences and other important functions.
3.Marudhamalai Hill Temple
Location: Western Ghats, a distance of 12 km far from Coimbatore.
This temple is positioned on the hill and it is constructed in honour of Lord Murugan; on its territory, there is an amazing view. It is a quiet zone for prayers and meditation with beautiful scenery around it. The temple is said to be 1200 years old and is revered for its powers for the healing of all diseases. People can also drive up to the hill as well as take a tour around the medicinal plants farming area.
4.Eachanari Vinayagar Temple
Location: Pollachi Road, Eachanari
The Eachanari Vinayagar Temple is one of the oldest temples that are situated in Coimbatore and is dedicated to Lord Ganesha. It is a very beautifully located temple mainly famous for the giant Ganesha statue. The idol stands 6 feet tall and 3 feet wide and the legend has it that it was imported from Madurai during the 1500s. This temple is for those faithful who would want to be blessed before they go out to do new things.
5.Gedee Car Museum
Location: Avinashi Road
If you happen to be an enthusiast of cars, the Gedee Car Museum should not pass unnoticed on your list. They are another world-class attraction, as this mecca of motorheads displays a wonderful array of vintage and classic cars with stories to tell. Founded by industrialist GD Naidu the museum holds unique models of cars such as Rolls Royce Cadillac and Ferrari. It also contains a lot of educational information about the development of the automobile industry.
6.Parambikulam Tiger Reserve
Location: Pollachi, to be specific the Anamalai hills
So, it will be a good idea to check out the Parambikulam Tiger Reserve for lovers of nature. It has biodiversities such as tiger, elephant and many other wild animals. Tourist activities that can be participated in this beautiful reserve include; wildlife safaris, Trekking as well and Boating. The reserve is also famous for many plants and animals like teak trees, medicinal shrubs and herbs and many more. Other touristic activities are also possible in the region, such as bamboo rafting and overnight camping.
7.Monkey Falls
Location: Aliyar Dam, Valparai road and bridge
Monkey Falls is a beautiful waterfall and tourists can reach near Monkey Falls from Aliyar Dam. Besides, it is a wonderful place to have a coffee time, to have a picnic and to swim in the crystal clear water. And the combination of greenery around makes it even more beautiful. These falls are tourist-friendly and most people prefer it as their one-stop station for a quick and amazing encounter with the real wildlife. It is also the right place for bird watching and witnessing the beauty of the Western Ghats.
8.Marayoor
Location: 42 Kms from Munnar
They are the main attractions in Marayoor which is known for its natural sandalwood forests and ancient burial structures called dolmens. In general, it is a wonderful place with a picturesque nature and a long history of human activities. One can visit the Muniyaras, ancient burial chambers that reveal the architectural structure of the area, the Thoovanam Waterfalls and the Marayoor Sandalwood Forest. It has been also identified that the region is famous for traditional sugarcane farms and jaggery making.
9.Arulmigu Patteeswarar Swamy Temple
Location: Perur, Coimbatore
It is a well-known temple that was built in ancient times and is in honour of Lord Shiva and has a very beautiful, interesting design and ornaments. For sure, it is a site of religious importance; it is also an aesthetically pleasing location to visit. It was constructed in the second century AD and has marvellous carvings and writing on the wall of the temple. This festival celebrated every year called Panguni Uthiram has a large number of visitors from devotes and tourists.
10.Siruvani Water Falls
Location: Siruvani is situated 35 kilometres away from Coimbatore.
Siruvani Waterfalls is famous for having sweet water also it is famous for the scenic beauty of the place. This is a beautiful area that features gorgeous waterfalls and is great for a nature trip. The drinking water Reserve and the famous tasting water source of Coimbatore is the Siruvani River. Trekking, bird watching and taking nature walks around the site and the surrounding is another activity to be undertaken.
