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Coimbatore city is
the head quarters of the district and the third largest city in Tamil Nadu. As it is exposed to Palghat gap of Western Ghats, it enjoys a salubrious climate. It is a commercial city often called the "Manchester of South India". Apart from being a textile manufacturing center, is known also for its handloom products.
General information
Best Season: October to March
Temperature: Summer Max- 39.4, Min- 23.3; Winter Max- 32.8, Min 20.7
STD Code:
0422
How to get there
Air
Coimbatore is connected with Madras, Bangalore & Bombay.
Rail
Coimbatore is connected by rail with all important places in South India.
Road
Coimbatore is connected by road with Bangalore 363 Km, Madras 526 Km, Madurai 226 Km, Palani 105 Km, Trichy 203 Km, Udhagamandalam ( Ooty or Ootaacamund ) 89 Km, Yercaud 190 Km etc.
In and around
Perur Temple
Built by Karikala Chola, situated from west of Coimbatore near river Noyyal. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The presiding deity of the temple is known as patteeswara and His Consort , Pachai Nayaki. The exquisite sculptures in the hall, Kanagasabi, attract one and all.
Maruthamalai Temple
Dedicated to lord Murugan, the presiding deity is known as Dandayuthapani.
Forest College
One of the oldest institutions of its kind in India.
Anamalais Wildlife Sanctuary
This sanctuary is situated at an altitude of 1,400m in the western ghats near Pollachi. The area of the sanctuary is 958 sq km. it has various kinds of fauna like elephant, gaur, tiger, panther, slotj bear, deer, wild boar etc. the Amaravathy reservoir in the Anamalais has a large number of crocodiles.
Thirumoorthy temple
It is situated at the foot of Thirumoorthy hills adjoining the Thirumoorthy Dam. A perennial stream flows by the side of the Sri Amalingeswara temple and the nearby there is a waterfalls. The crocodile farm at Amaravathi Dam is just 25 km from here.
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