Coimbatore, also commonly called Kovai and Koyamuthur, is a city in the state of Tamil Nadu that owns among the most beautiful temples of the country, along with a wide range of flora and fauna. The city is located at the banks of Noyyal River and is surrounded by the Western Ghats and covers an area of about 246.8 sq. km.
Things to do in Coimbatore
There are various exciting things to do in Coimbatore; some of them include trekking and camping in Dhoni Hills or Peruma Peak, food tour to Bird on Tree, Hari Bhavanam, Yari and Shri Anandhas, going on wildlife Safaris to Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary, taking a car museum tour to GeDee Car Museum, a tour to the texting museum and witnessing thrilling racing events including National Championships, bike racing and formula racing events.
Tourist attractions in Coimbatore
Coimbatore is filled with various spots of tourist attractions, including the Vydehi Falls, the Marudhamalai Hill Temple, Adiyogi Shiva Statue, Velliangiri Hill Temple, Siruvani Waterfalls, Monkey Falls, Nehru Park and Grass Forest Museum.
Places to shop in Coimbatore
There are various incredible malls and places where one can choose to endlessly shop while in the city of Coimbatore. Some of them are the Brookfield’s Mall, Opanakara Street, Crosscut Road and the Fun Republic Mall.
Best time to visit Coimbatore
The best time to visit Coimbatore is between the months of September and March, while the season is good for sightseeing and enjoying visiting the city.
Modes of transport
The bus services in the city are good, and one can choose to travel through the city by bus itself. Besides, you can also rent a car or taxi as per your comfort and convenience.
Weather in Coimbatore
Generally, the weather of the city varies from about 19°C to 35°C and rarely does the weather go below 17°C or beyond 37°C.
Airport in Coimbatore
The Coimbatore International Airport (IATA: CJB) is located about 10 km away from the centre of the city.