Tamil Nadu
Tourist Place in Coimbatore
| Location: | Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Temperature: | Summer: 39.4°C,23.3°C: Winter:32.8°C, 20.7°C |
| STD Code: | 0422 |
| Best Times: | October to March |
| Attractions: | Muruga Maruthamalai Temple, Perur Patteeswaraswamy Temple, Forest College Museum, etc. |
| Language: | Tamil, Telugu, English, Hindi, Kannada |
Muruga Maruthamalai Temple
The temple is situated on the Murudamalai Mountain visited by large number of tourists during festivals.Muruga Maruthamalai. It was dedicated to Murugan, The son of lord siva. It is situated just 12 kms from Coimbatore.
Perur Patteeswaraswamy Temple
This temple was builded by Karikala cholan and it was dedicated to lord siva. It is situated just 7 kms from Coimbatore.
Forest College Museum
It is one of the oldest colleges of the country. The museum houses the fossils of plants and animals. The Forest College, situated 3.5 kms from the Coimbatore.
Khadi Gandhi Gallery
The gallery exhibits pictures of Mahatma Gandhi right from his childhood. And also photos of his Friends, Independence Struggle, Jail Life and Peace Talks are all displayed in this museum
Government Museum
The museum is situated in VOC Park Road, which bears the remnants of various tribes of the place. The Government Museum of Coimbatore was established in the year 1989. The main objects displayed in the museum include fossil remains and age-old tools, the megalithic burial materials, treasure trove materials, ancient coins and decorative artifacts.
Annamalai Wildlife Sanctuary
The park has recently been renamed as Indira Gandhi wildlife sanctuary. About 90-km from Coimbatore city, is Annamalai wildlife sanctuary, situated at a height of 1,400 meters on the Western Ghats near Pollachi. The total are covered by the sanctuary is 958-sq-kms.
Black Thunder Amusement Park
Black Thunder, a water sports and amusement park widely visited by tourists to have fun and amusements. It is situated About 40 km away from the city, on Coimbatore - Ooty main Road. It is an nice place for children for fun and joy.
The Siruvani Waterfalls
The Siruvani waterfalls and the dam are located at a distance of 37-km west of Coimbatore. Siruvani water is famed for its taste and purity. The landscapes views of the surroundings of the dam and the falls are very beautiful.
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