Coimbatore- Manchester of the South
On the banks of Noyyal River, Coimbatore is one of the major industrial and commercial hubs in South India. It is the second-largest city in the state of Tamil Nadu. Due to the presence of a massive textile industry, Coimbatore is known as the 'Textile City of South India'. Besides the thriving economy, the city is home to some majestic temples and ancient architectures. Coimbatore had been under the reign of various kingdoms such as the Cholas, Rashtrakutas, Chalukyas, Pandyas and the Hoysalas. IndiGo offers two-way Coimbatore to Kozhikode flight tickets at an affordable price.
Tourist attractions in Coimbatore
The top sightseeing places in Coimbatore are Marudhamalai Hill Temple, Adiyogi Shiva Statue, Masani Amman Temple, Vydehi Water Falls, Gedee Car Museum, Perur Pateeswarar Temple, Ayyappan Temple and Eachanari Vinayagar Temple.
Major things to do in Coimbatore
Visit the Marudhamalai Hill Temple to offer prayers. Go on a trip to Vydehi Water Falls. Enjoy the fun activities at Kovai Kondattam. Go for an excursion to Nilgiri Biosphere Nature Park. Embrace the spiritual verve at Isha Yoga Ashram. A Coimbatore trip remains incomplete without shopping. Buy Ajrak, Kalamkari and Matka silk sarees from Kamaraj Road, Oppanakara Street and Cross-Cut Road. You can also buy fine-quality dhotis from Ramraj Cotton. Step into the popular shopping malls in Coimbatore like Brookfields Mall, RS Puram and the Fun Republic Mall.
Airport in Coimbatore
Coimbatore International Airport is located at Peelamedu, about 12 km from the city centre. It is the second-largest airport in the state of Tamil Nadu. IndiGo operates non-stop weekly flights between Coimbatore and the cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Chennai. IndiGo offers cheap flights from Coimbatore to Kozhikode and other cities.
- Airport address: Avinashi Road, Peelamedu, Coimbatore – 641014 (Tamil Nadu)
- IATA code: CJB