Coimbatore –Manchester of Southern India
Located on the banks of the River Noyyal, Coimbatore is the second largest city of Tamil Nadu. It is also called Kovai. The city is well-known for its textiles, mills, educational centres and pleasant weather. It is one of the fastest developing cities in the country. Bordering the Western Ghats, this region is full of a diverse ecosystem like hills, plains and evergreen fields, home to Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. The Gass Forest Museum is famous for its collection of preserved animals and tree trunks. With a population of 16 lakh and 246.8 sq.km area, Coimbatore has an abundance of temples and religious sites engulfed with mountain ranges.
Tourist attractions in Coimbatore
Adiyogi Shiva, Dhyanalinga Temple, Velliangiri Mountains, Gedee Car Museum, Marudhamalai Hill Temple, Kovai Kutralam Waterfalls, Vellingiri Hill Temple, Brookefields Mall, Codissia Trade Fair Complex and Marudhamalai Temple are the famous tourist attractions of Coimbatore.
Modes of transport
You can explore different modes of transport in the city, which include buses, cars, cabs and taxis.
Places to shop in Coimbatore
The best malls and shopping centres in Coimbatore are the Brookefields Mall, Shree Devi Textile, Nalli Silk Sarees, Agarwal Sweet Palace, SK Pearl and Crafts, Shantiniketan Silks, Oppanakara Street and the shops at Crosscut Road.
Weather in Coimbatore
The annual average temperature during summers and winters lies between 35 °C and 18 °C, respectively. The highest temperature recorded in Coimbatore is 41 °C and the lowest has been 12 °C.
Airport in Coimbatore
Coimbatore International Airport (IATA: CJB) is located in Peelamedu which is 10 km from the centre of Coimbatore main city.