Coimbatore – ‘The land of Textiles’
Coimbatore is known for its cotton and silk textile industries and is also an industrial hub in Tamil Nadu. It has a land area of 246 sq. km and a population of 1.6 million people. Pilgrims from around the world come to the temples here to give their offerings and prayers.
Things to do in Coimbatore
You can visit all the historic buildings in the city like museums, palaces, temples, parks and gardens. There are forest ranges you can cover too. You can try the various cuisines the city has to offer, like their traditional idli vada, pongal, payasam and upma.
Tourist attractions in Coimbatore
There are many museums you can visit like the Gass Forest Museum, G.D. Naidu Museum and Insect Museum. Temples to visit include the Arulmigu Murugan Temple and Arulmigu Patteswarar Temple. Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park is another tourist spot. There are other places you should explore like Karamadai Range Forest and the hill stations nearby. A few of them are Kovai Kutralum, Valparai Hill Station and Siruvani Hills. Waterfalls like the Sengupathi Falls and the Vaideki Falls are noteworthy.
Places to shop in Coimbatore
You can get the best of shopping hauls at Cross-Cut Road, Rangai Gowder Street Town Hall and Oppanakara Street. You can get all types of goods like ethnic Mundu, Pattu Pavadai, accessories, footwear, earthenware, metal handicrafts, spices and souvenirs.
Best time to visit Coimbatore
Coimbatore generally has a tropical climate. October to March has the most favourable weather for tourist inflow.
Modes of transport
The city of Coimbatore is well-connected to other parts of the country through road, rail and airways. Travellers can opt to take the public transport consisting of buses and auto-rickshaws to get around in the city.
Weather in Coimbatore
Coimbatore is mostly hot with temperatures rising up to about 45°C during summers. It has moderate monsoon showers and has a favourable climate for visitors in winter.
Airport in Coimbatore
Coimbatore International airport (IATA: CJB) is 10 km away from the city centre. You can reach the airport via public road transport or using cabs.