Must Visit Places In Coimbatore

One of the most important and influential cities in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, Coimbatore is set at the foothills of the Nilgiri Hills. It is popular as the ‘Manchester of South India’. This city has a perfect blend of cosmopolitan lifestyle and rich cultural heritage. Coimbatore leaves its visitors awestruck with the charm, beauty, and grace. It was once a crucial part of the Vijayanagar Kingdom, now it is an emerging metropolitan city and has many possibilities to venture.

Things To Do In Coimbatore:

Coimbatore is a beautiful city with plenty of temples and natural abundance. It is an ideal place to calm your senses. There are many revered temples in this city whose roots dates back to centuries. Here is a list of must visit places and important things to do in Coimbatore:

• Dhyanalinga Temple:
  

Dhyanalinga Temple | Image Resource : blogspot.com

Located around 30 km from the Coimbatore city, the Dhyanalinga Temple is a must visit destination in this city. It is a place made up of yogic science. This temple does not belong to any faith and belief. SadhguruJaggiVasudev has blessed this temple. Every year thousands of worshippers and visitors visit this temple to just silently meditate here. There is a huge Linga which is believed to be the source of something magical, energetic, and calming.

• KovaiKutralam:
  

This is a do not miss a spot of Coimbatore. It is a beautiful and scenic nature spot. It has a bustling waterfall as its panoramic backdrop. KovaiKutralam is situated on the lush green Western Ghat mountain range. The popular Siruvani dam is located above this beautiful waterfall. The area surrounding the waterfall is clean and well-maintained and falls under the jurisdiction of the Forest Department. Hence, visitors must take the permission at the entrance from the forest officials.

• Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park:
  

The national park is huge and spread across 958 square kilometers of land. It is the largest preserved sanctuary in the Tamil Nadu state. Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park is situated within the Anamalai Mountains. It is home to a few tribal communities, numerous varieties fauna and flora. Visitors can enjoy trekking in this park and the routes are well-marked within the national park. There are accommodation options within the sanctuary premises.

How to Reach:

Cheap flights from Mumbai to Coimbatore | Image Resource : flightmanagement.co.uk

Coimbatore is one of the important tourist and business hubs in South India and hence, it is connected to all the metropolitan cities with regular flight, rail and air services. Possessing its own airport, the airway is a great option to reach this city.  The Coimbatore International Airport handles the international traffic. Cheap flights from Mumbai to Coimbatore are also operated at regular intervals. Multiple airlines offer services including Jet Airways, IndiGo, and Air India.

Coimbatore remains pleasant throughout the year and hence the climate of this city hardly ever poses a problem to the businessmen and tourists. A tour to this city is a definite requirement if you want to peace in life. Some of the popular tourist attractions in Coimbatore are Perur Temple, Marudhamalai temple, Singanallur Lake, Forest Museum, etc.