Discover 20 hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in Coimbatore (India). Don't miss out on these must-see attractions: Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Ground, Marudhamalai, and Kovai Kondattam. Also, be sure to include VOC park and zoo in your itinerary.
Below, you can find the list of the most amazing places you should visit in Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu).
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Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Ground
Multi-purpose stadium in Coimbatore, India. Tamil Nadu Agricultural Research Institute Ground is a multi purpose stadium in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The ground is mainly used for organizing matches of football, cricket and other sports. The stadium has hosted three Ranji Trophy match in 1965 when Madras cricket team played against Andhra cricket team. The ground hosted two more Ranji Trophy matches in 1976 when Tamil Nadu cricket team played against Andhra cricket team and again in 1990 when Tamil Nadu cricket team played against Karnataka cricket team but since then the stadium has hosted non-first-class matches.[1]
Address: Agricultural University, 641007 Coimbatore
Marudhamalai
Hindu temple in Thadagam R.F., India. Marudhachalamurthy Temple, Marudamalai is a popular 12th-century hill temple situated in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. Built by Tamil kings during the Sangam period as indicated in the Purananuru, the temple is dedicated to Lord Murugan and is considered the Seventh House of Lord Murugan.
Like most Murugan temples, the temple is situated upon a hillock, part of the Western Ghats about 12 km west from the centre of the city of Coimbatore. Thai Poosam and other Murugan festivals are celebrated. On many evenings, the devotees take out a procession of Lord Murugan sitting in a chariot (Rath Yatra) and encircle the temple.
The temple is maintained and administered by the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu.[2]
Address: Temple Rd, 641046 Coimbatore
Kovai Kondattam
Amusement park in Coimbatore, India. Kovai Kondattam is a water theme park situated 2 kilometers from Perur Temple on Siruvani Main Road at a distance of 8.5 km from the city. The major attractions are Wave Pool, Family Pool, Kids' Pool, Water Slides, Water Falls, Dashing Cars, Family Train, Giant Wheel, Chair-O-Plane, Aqua Dance Pirate Ship, Merry-go-round etc.[3]
Address: Perur Road, Coimbatore
VOC park and zoo
Zoological garden in Coimbatore, India. V O Chidambaranar park and zoo is a zoological garden and amusement park located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. As of 2013, the park houses around 890 animals including 335 birds, 106 mammals and 54 reptiles. The park is named after freedom fighter V O Chidambaram Pillai and is managed by Coimbatore city Corporation.[4]
Avinashi Road flyover
Avinashi road Flyover also known as Uppilipalayam flyover or Roundana is a roundabout flyover in Coimbatore that connects the Northern and Eastern areas with other parts of the city. It is built across the railway line connecting Coimbatore's main junction. The flyover forms one end of Avinashi Road. It is one of the most important interchanges in Coimbatore and is crucial to carry traffic from each side of the railway line that cuts through the city.[5]
Eachanari Vinayagar Temple
Temple in Coimbatore, India. Eachanari Vinayagar Temple is a temple dedicated to Hindu god Vinayagar, situated in the village Eachanari near Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is situated about 12 km from the city of Coimbatore on NH 209.[6]
Koniamman Temple
Hindu temple in Coimbatore, India. Koniamman Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Koniamman and is located in Town Hall, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. Koniamman is the guardian deity of the city.[7]
Address: Big Bazaar St, 641001 Coimbatore
Singanallur Lake
Lake in India. Singanallur Lake is a lake in Singanallur, Coimbatore, South India. It is spread over an area of 1.153 km2 and has an average depth of 4.25 m. It is one of the 9 large lakes in the city.[8]
Ukkadam Lake
Lake. Ukkadam Lake is a lake in Ukkadam, Coimbatore, South India. It is spread over an area of 1.295 km2 and has an average depth of 5.82 m. In 2010, the lake was taken over by Coimbatore Corporation on a 90-year lease from the Public Works Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu.[9]
Ukkadam-Valankulam Lake
Lake in India. Ukkadam-Valankulam Lake is one of the lakes in Coimbatore, South India. It is situated between Trichy Road and Sungam bypass road connecting with Ukkadam A railway track connecting Coimbatore Junction and Podanur passes over the lake. Various birds including little grebes and purple moorhen can be seen in this lake.[10]
Naga Sai Mandir
Hindu temple in Coimbatore, India. Sri Naga Sai Mandir is a Hindu temple dedicated to the Indian Spiritual Master Shirdi Sai Baba in Coimbatore in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.[11]
Address: 1262, Mettupalayam Rd, 641043 Coimbatore
Gass Forest Museum
Museum in Coimbatore, India. Gass Forest Museum is a government run natural history museum situated at Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.[12]
Address: Cowley Brown Rd, 641002 Coimbatore
Ashtamsa Varadha Anjaneyar Temple
Hindu temple in Coimbatore, India. Sri Ashtamsa Varadha Anjaneyar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Hanuman located in Peelamedu, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. The idol of the deity is made of Salagrama stone. In the temple, Goddess Lakshmi graces the devotees from the right palm of Hanuman who tail faces North, direction of Kubera, God of wealth. The main deity faces west, is seen posing Abhaya Mudra with his right hand and holding a mace with the other hand. During the Tamil New Year, an offering of 10,008 fruits is made to the deity. Raja Maruthi Alankaram, Vennai Alankaram and Vadamalai offerings are the regular Sevas here on Saturdays. In the Tamil month of Purattasi, Vadai Malai, Swaya Roopam, Chenduram, Swarnamayam and Muthangi Sevai are offered to God on Saturdays.
Lord Hanuman, is decorated in different alankaram each day, which makes this temple very unusual. So don't be surprised to see Lord Hanuman gracing you in his various alankaram during your routine visit.[13]
Address: Avinashi Rd, 641004 Coimbatore
Perur Pateeswarar Temple
Perur Pateeswarar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located at Perur, in western part of Coimbatore in state of Tamil Nadu in India. The temple was built by Karikala chola in 2nd Century. The temple is located on the bank of the Noyyal River and has been patronized by poets like Arunagirinathar and Kachiappa Munivar. Lord Shiva, known as ‘Patteeswarar’, is the presiding deity of this temple together with his consort Parvati, who is known as ‘Pachainayaki’. The deity is believed to be ‘Swayambu Lingam’. The pillars raised in this temple depict the architectural prowess of the Tamil sculptors.
Over the period of time, this temple is known by different names such as: Kamadenupuri, pattipuri, Adhipuri, Daksha Kailasham, Thavasiddhapuram, Gnanapuram, Kalyanapuram, Pirava Neri Thalam, Pasupathipuram, Western Chidambaram.[14]
Address: Siruvani Main Rd, Perur, Coimbatore
Sathyamangalam Wildlife Sanctuary
Nature preserve in Talamalai R.F., India. Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve is a protected area and tiger reserve in the Western Ghats in the Erode District of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It has a tiger population of 83 individuals and a leopard population of 111 individuals according to the 2019 census.
First various geographical tracts of the Sathyamangalam forests were declared reserve forests. Patches of Sandalwood Reserves were notified under the Indian Forests Act, 1927. The Sathyamangalam Forest Division is part of the Bramhagiri-Nilgiris-Eastern Ghats Elephant Reserve notified in 2003. In 2008, part of the Sathyamangalam Forest Division was declared as a wildlife sanctuary and enlarged in 2011, it covers a forest area of 1,411.6 km2 (545.0 sq mi). In 2013, with an area of 1408.6 sq. km. of the erstwhile sanctuary was notified as Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve, the fourth tiger reserve in the state of Tamil Nadu as a part of Project Tiger and is the third largest tiger reserve in Tamil Nadu.
Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve, the Gateway to Western Ghats, is a significant ecosystem and a wildlife corridor in the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve between the Western Ghats and the rest of the Eastern Ghats and a genetic link between the five other protected areas which it adjoins, including the Billigiriranga Swamy Temple Wildlife Sanctuary, Sigur Plateau, Mudumalai National Park, Bandipur National Park and the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary. All ranges of the Sathyamangalam and Hasanur Forest Divisions except T.N. Palayam range falls within Sathyamangalam and Thalavadi taluks while T.N. Palayam Range falls both in Sathyamangalam and Gobichettipalayam taluks of Erode District in north western Tamil Nadu.[15]
Dharmalinga Malai
Hindu temple in Ettimadai Exten. R.F., India. Dharmalinga Malai is a Shiva temple on top of a hill near Coimbatore. Lord Dharmalingeswaraswamy, the temple deity, is a Swayambumurthi. The temple is located 13 km south of Coimbatore city. The temple is situated in Marappalam, Madukkarai in Coimbatore District.
There are nearly 800 steps to reach the top of the temple.[16]
Loga Nayaga Shaniswara Temple
Hindu temple in Coimbatore, India. Loga Nayaga Shaniswara temple is located at Puliakulam, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The temple is located adjacent to Puliakulam Mariamman temple and the main deity is Shani. The idol of Shani is 7 feet tall and is made of iron. A crow which is the mount of Shani, made also of iron stands in front of the main deity.[17]
Senthil Kumaran Theatres
Concerts and shows, Cinema, Theater
Address: 109 Gokul Estate Gokale Road, 641009 Coimbatore
TIDEL Park Coimbatore
Technology park in Coimbatore, India. TIDEL Park Coimbatore is an information technology park in Coimbatore, India. It was set up in 2006 to foster the growth of information technology in other districts of Tamil Nadu by TIDEL Park Ltd, a joint venture of Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation and Electronics Corporation of Tamil Nadu. The name TIDEL is a portmanteau of TIDCO and ELCOT and also named after TIDEL Park at Chennai. It is the country's largest single building IT park in terms of built up area.[18]
Kari Motor Speedway
Car racing track in Chettipalayam, India. Kari Motor Speedway is a purpose built Formula 3 auto racing circuit or race track, located in Chettipalayam, Coimbatore, India. The 2.1 km long track was inaugurated in 2003. The circuit is named after S. Karivardhan.[19]