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Coimbatore
City lies on the bank of river Noyyal, a tributary of the river Cauvery and
is the third largest city of the state of Tamil Nadu. Nestled in the foothills
of the Nilgiris in the western ghats, this city enjoys a salubrious climate
throughout the year. Coimbatore Tamilnadu city Guide has a long history dating
back to 2nd and 3rd century A.D. and was ruled by the Rashtrakutas, Chalukyas,
Pandyas, Hoysalas and the Vijaynagara kings. It is the most industralised and
commercialised city and served as the textile capital of the south. The city
widely known as the 'Manchester of Tamil Nadu' is an industrial hub with several
textile industry and engineering colleges.
City Information of Coimbatore
City guide of Tamilnadu offers luxurious and relaxing accommodation to the visitors.
Black Thunder Resort is located merely 40 km from Coimbatore on the Ooty
main road. This three star hotel is equipped with latest amenities such as
satellite TV, health club and in-house movies. Hotel Sohan Regency lies just
3 kms from Coimbatore airport and provides fully air conditioned rooms,
restaurants, conference hall and swimming pool. The other notable hotels are
the Residency, the Hotel Surya International and the Hotel Heritage Inn.
Coimbatore Tamilnadu City Guide
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Perur Temple - This temple was built by Karikala Cholan in the 2nd
century A.D and is devoted to Patteeswarar and his consorts Pachainayaki.
The main hall of the temple, Kanaga Sabha, has exquisite carved structures.
The Panguni Uthiram festival in March/April attracts thousands of tourists
from all parts of country.
» Agriculture University - The Agricultural
University is 5 km away from Coimbatore railway station and is located on a
vast landscape of 300 hectares. The university is home to a botanical garden
with a good collection of diverse species of flowering plants and trees.
» V.O.C Park - Named after the eminent freedom
fighter and patriot V.O.Chidambaram Pillai, this huge park is an interesting
place for the kids. The park maintained by the municipal corporation
includes an aquarium, a mini zoo and a toy train.
» Marudhamalai Temple - The temple is situated atop
a hill and is devoted to Lord Subramanya. It is believed that Lord
Dandayuthapani of this temple has performed several miracles to devotees
thus attracting devotees from far and wide. The temple is reached by a
flight of steps and is bounded by rare herbs. Thai Poosam and Tirukarthigai
festivals are very famous here.
Climate
Coimbatore
Tamilnadu City Guide - Coimbatore
enjoys a healthful climate. Temperature ranges from 34 degree centigrade in
summers to 22 degree centigarde in winters.
How to reach - City Information of Coimbatore
City Information of Coimbatore -
Coimbatore is well connected by road to all major places in south India.
There are frequent bus services from Chennai, Madurai, Trichy, Erode and
Ooty. It is also a major railway junction on the Southern Railways and has
trains to Chennai, Rameswaram, Bangalore, Kochi and Delhi. It also has an
airport at Sulurpet with a flights to Chennai, Madurai, Mumbai, Bangalore
and Kochi.
Must Try Out Shopping
Coimbatore is famous for its South Indian silk and handicrafts. Some of the
best shopping arcades located here are the Chintamani Super Market in North
Coimbatore, Sukravarpettai, Poompuhar Handicrafts Emporium, Khadi Crafts and
Tansi Sales Centre.
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