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Travel destination in India, Coimbatore |
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General Information about COIMBATORE |
Coimbatore :
Area : 23.5 sq. km.
Altitude : 411.2 meters.
Language : English and Tamil, Kannad.
Best Time to Visit : December to March.
State : Tamil Naidu.
STD Code : 91-(0)422. |
About Coimbatore
Coimbatore is the second largest city of Tamil Naidu and one of the fastest growing cities in India. Situated at the foot hills of Nilgiris, it is known for its pleasant climate, peaceful atmosphere, cosmopolitan outlook and private enterprise. Cotton textiles, electric motors, pumps, automobile spares, iron steel and aluminium castings form major exports from Coimbatore.
This old city existed even prior to the 2nd century AD as the capital of a small tribal village. Situated on the banks of the River Noyyal, Coimbatore is located in the rain shadow region of the Western ghats, providing a very pleasant climate, throughout the year. The fresh breeze that flows in through the 25 km long Palakkad gap, refreshes your soul and mind on your travel vacations in Coimbatore. The rich black soil of the region is a major reason for Coimbatore's flourishing agricultural industry.
Coimbator is famous for its textile industry and is also called the Manchester of the South The thriving growth of cotton has served as a foundation for the establishment of Coimbatore's textile industry.
Coimbatore is the gateway to the neighboring Kerala and the popular hill station of Udhagamandalam (Ooty).
HOW TO REACH THERE
By Air : Peelamedu airport is 10-km from the Coimbatore city, which operates regular flights to Bangalore, Mumbai, Chennai, Kochi and Madurai.
By Road : Coimbatore is connected by road with all major places in South India.
By Rail : Coimbatore is a major railway junction on the Southern Railways and has trains to Chennai, Rameswaram, Madurai, Bangalore, Mumbai, Kanyakumari, Kozhikode, Mettupalayam, Kochi and Delhi.
MAIN ATTRACTIONS IN COIMBATORE
• Perur Temple : This Temple is 7 kms from Coimbatore Railway Station and was constructed by Karikal Cholan over 1500 years ago. There are shrines to the presiding deity Patteeswarar and his consort Pachainayaki and some elegantly carved sculptures in the Kanagasabai hall. Devotees flock to this temple in hundreds during the Panguni Uthiram festival which is celebrated in March every year.
• Marudhamalai Temple : Dedicated to Lord Subramanya, this hilltop temple is one of the most visited temples in the region, the reason being that the residing deity Dandayuthapani is believed to have performed several miracles here.Thai Poosam and Tirukarthigai festivals are celebrated with great pomp and gaiety at this temple. Marudhamalai is 12 kms from the Railway Station.
• V O C Park : Named after the freedom fighter V.O.Chidambaram, this park is maintained by the Corporation. There is a mini-zoo and joy train in the park.
• Bhavani (121 kms) : The Sangameshwarar temple at Bhavani is situated at the confluence of the rivers Bhavani and the Cauvery. This place is called as "Tiruveni of South India". It is an important pilgrim centre. Lord Sangameshwarer with His consort Vedanayaki is the presiding deity. It is said that during the East India Company regime the then Collector of Coimbatore and Salem Districts, William Garrow, who had his headquarters at Bhavani, worshipped the Goddess Vedanayaki. One night the Goddess directed him in his dream to vacate his bungalow immediately. The moment he vacated, the entire bungalow collapsed. In reverence of this miracle, he presented to the temple an ivory cradle which is still in the temple with his signature.
•Vaideki Water Falls : It is located 30 kms. from Coimbatore via. Narasipuram village. It is a fine picnic spot for trekkers. A perrennial water falls is a major attraction here.
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