Coimbatore- ‘The Manchester City of South India’
Located on one side by the Western Ghats and the other side by the banks of the Noyyal River, Coimbatore is the second-largest city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Due to its location on the hills, Coimbatore is blessed with beautiful landscapes of nature.
The city is a commercial hub for South India and is well-known for its textile industries. Coimbatore has a land area of 246.75 sq. km with a population of 1.6 million.
Things to do in Coimbatore
Coimbatore is famous for its stunning temples, and therefore you can get astonished while admiring the beauty of these temples. If you are looking for extreme fun, you can visit a car racing event at Coimbatore. For an exciting time with friends or family, you can visit the Black Thunder Water Park. If you love nature you can go to Kovai Kutlarama to enjoy the scenic beauty of nature.
Tourist attractions in Coimbatore
Coimbatore has bounteous tourist attractions like Valankulam Lake, Amaravathi Dam, Velliangiri Mountains where you can enjoy the beauty of Mother Nature at its best. Temples that are well-known for their fascinating architecture and are major tourist attractions include Sivan Temple, Dharmalinga Malai, Ratnagiri Murugan Temple, Koniamman Temple and Sri Vimalnath Jain Temple.
Places to shop in Coimbatore
Coimbatore offers numerous shopping locations where you can find local items and branded items as well, one such place is the Lakshmi Complex and here you will find everything from footwear to jewellery. R S Puram is the shopping store you must go to for the spices of Coimbatore. Trichy Road offers sweet delicacies, and anyone with a sweet tooth should head to this place.
Best time to visit Coimbatore
September to March is the best time to visit the city despite the fact that Coimbatore witnesses an enjoyable climate all year long.
Modes of transport
Coimbatore is a major commercial hub of Tamil Nadu, hence transportation is very good and there is good rail, air and road connectivity.
Weather in Coimbatore
Coimbatore witnesses a semi-arid climate with summers going up to 35.9°C. Winters are pleasant with temperatures ranging from 15°C to 33°C. Monsoon in Coimbatore is from July to September.
Airport in Coimbatore
The Coimbatore International Airport (IATA: CJB) operates various domestic and international IndiGo flights scheduled daily.