Coimbatore is also known as Kovai and Koyamathur, the 16th largest urban agglomeration in India is a major city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It covers an area of roughly around 246.8 sq. km with a population of 16 lakh people.
The industrialisation has led to massive growth in Coimbatore and was also ranked as the best emerging city of India and is proudly one of the hundred cities developed as a Smart City.
Things to do in Coimbatore
Coimbatore is a city of amusement parks, malls; home to a variety of wild-life and birds; an option for sight-seeing, recreation; and a host to several events, fairs and celebrations. The VOC Park, Black Thunder Water Theme Park near Mettupalayam, Kovai Kondattam Amusement Park at Perur and Maharaja Theme Park at Neelambur and the fantastic Prozone Mall, Brookefields Mall and the Fun Republic Mall, are a must-visit place when in Coimbatore.
Tourist attractions in Coimbatore
There are several tourist attractions in Coimbatore for activities like Trekking and Camping, Black Thunder Amusement Park – for an exciting time, exclusive food and taste, endless shopping opportunities, an abode for peaceful Meditation, a majestic tour to Adiyogi Shiva Statue, a vintage experience to Ge Dee Car Museum Tour, Kovai Kutralam – Perfect Natural Bounty, Wildlife Safari, the magical nature of the Valankulam Lake and a mesmerising road trip to Valparai Day Trip.
Places to shop in Coimbatore
The city is one of the largest exporters of jewellery, wet grinders, poultry and auto components and shopping is prominent in big malls, local markets and departmental stores. There is a huge market in the city for silk sarees, pure handloom silk and silk cotton sarees, at affordable prices.
Best time to visit Coimbatore
Coimbatore is very pleasant throughout the year but the best time to visit the city is between September and March. You can relax during day outings at various resorts, beaches and visit the attractions of the city.
Modes of transport
Coimbatore has a well-developed transport infrastructure. The city and its suburbs are traversed using local buses, local trains, metros, auto-rickshaws, taxis, two-wheelers, etc.
Weather in Coimbatore
Summer in Coimbatore is from April till July. Coimbatore has slightly humid and hot summers with a temperature of 42.6°C. Monsoon is from July till September. Monsoon is a good time to visit Coimbatore and the temperature drops down to 24.5°C. Winter is from October till March. Winter is the best time to visit Coimbatore and the temperature goes down further to 19.8°C.
Airport in Coimbatore
The Coimbatore International Airport (IATA: CJB) at Peelamedu is the 15th largest airport in India in terms of total aircraft movement, 18th largest in terms of passengers handled and 13th largest in terms of cargo handled.