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Places to visit in Coimbatore
Marudhamalai Temple
Devoted to the Hindu god Lord Kartikeya or Murugan, this 1200-year ancient Dravidian style temple is located 500-ft atop a hill with the same name. Part of the Western Ghats, this temple offers a panoramic view of the surroundings. Its colourful ceiling or gopuram is something you must savour. This hill is a thriving hub for medicinal herbs that are used in various Ayurvedic medications.
Open: 6 am – 8.30 pm 7 daysTo reach: 15 km from the city, take a cab or state transport to reach
Kovai Kutrallam Falls
Don’t you just love waterfalls? Well, the great Kovai Kutralam is deep inside the impenetrable forests of Siruvani. 37km from Coimbatore, people flock to this waterfall, yet no one can stay past 3 pm. You can experience the force and might of water at these falls and take in the scenic view of the dam.
Open: 10 am – 3.30 pm Tuesday to SundayTo reach: Take a bus or drive down to reach the falls.
Kovai Kondattam (Amusement park)
The Kovai Kondattam amusement park is 2km from Perur in Coimbatore This eco-friendly theme park is one of the places to visit in Coimbatore for sure. Built by Tamil actor Vijay, this fabulous park is the go-to place for picnics, parties, receptions, weddings, corporate conferences, and live performances. Thousands visit this site every day, and you will be spoilt for choice between several rides like the Wave pool, Dashing Cars, Rock Climbing, Hara-kiri and more.
Open: M-Sa 10:30 am -5:30pm, Su -10 am -6 pmTo reach: Hire a taxi or take a car to reach the park
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Anamalai Tiger Reserve
The Anamalai Tiger Reserve, now known as the Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, is in the Western Ghats close to the Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary and Eravikulam National Park. You can catch glimpses of leopards, tigers, gaurs, elephants and the Nilgiri langurs, the lion-tailed macaques and other bird species. The picturesque Top Slip, which is 244mt above sea level and the Elephant Camp are major crowd pullers in this reserve.
Open: 10 am -6 pm 7 daysTo reach: Hire a taxi or take a car to reach the reserve
Monkey Falls
Another place to see in Coimbatore is the Monkey Falls. Enveloped by evergreen jungles and rocky bluffs, this great fall lies 65km away from Coimbatore. Popular among tourists, it’s an excellent place to experience the scenic views of the Anaimalai Hills and take a dip in the shallows of the falls.
Open: 9 am -6 pm 7 daysTo reach: Hire a taxi or take a car to reach the falls
Time Required to See Places in Coimbatore
Though a month or two is not enough to explore the city thoroughly, a minimum of 4-6 days to see the most popular places to see in Coimbatore is a must.
How to Reach Coimbatore
Coimbatore is easily accessible with direct flights available from around the world. Coimbatore is connected to other places in and around Tamil Nadu. It has a vast network of cabs and state buses.
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