Think of the cities of Tamil Nadu and the few common names that come up are Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai and Trichy. Coimbatore is the second largest city of the state and is located at a distance of approximately 500 km from Chennai. A large number of companies are located in this city, which is why this city is also popularly known as the ‘Manchester of South India’. Like any other South Indian city, Coimbatore too has several historical temples.Given below is a list of the best tourist spots in Coimbatore:First, let us take a look at temples in Coimbatore:
- Dhyanalinga Yogic Temple
Dhyanalinga Yogic Temple is located in the midst of the forests that are located at the foothills of the Velliangiri Mountains. This temple is dedicated to meditation and has a beautiful Shiva Linga. This temple is sure to give you all the peace and harmony that can possibly be present in the entire universe.
- Ayyappan Pooja Sangam Temple
This temple is entirely dedicated to Lord Ayyappa (incarnation of Dharma Sasta). Ayyappan Pooja Sangam Temple is centrally located, and is thus there is no transportation problem to reach this temple.
- Eachanari Vinayagar Temple
Eachanari Temple is dedicated to Lord Vinayaka. This is one of the oldest temples of Coimbatore.Some other temples of Coimbatore are:Puri Jaganath TemplePatteswarar TempleKoniamman Koil TempleKaramadai Aranganathar TempleVana Bathrakaliamman KoilApart from the temples, some of the other tourist hotspots in Coimbatore are as listed below:
- Monkey Falls
Monkey Falls are located near the uphill ghat road, Valparai. This is not only a popular tourist destination among children, but also a regular spot for trekkers. Tourists in Coimbatore also visit Vaitheki Falls and Siruvani Waterfalls eagerly.
- Black thunder Amusement Park
This water park is located at the foothills of Nilgiri Mountains. This park offers exciting water rides for children as well as adults.
- Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park
This is one of the most popular tourist spots in Coimbatore. This park is a home to animals like several mammals, birds and reptiles. Some of the species found here are: the Bengal tiger, the Indian giant squirrel, golden jackal, spotted deer, barking deer, parakeets, kingfishers, forest lizards, flying lizards, cobras, star tortoises and so on.The ones mentioned above are the hit destinations among the tourists in Coimbatore. If time permits, you may also visit the following places:
- Botanical Garden Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
- Horticulture Farms, Kallar
- Cholayar Dam