Places To Visit In Coimbatore Sightseeing

Marudamalai Temple is dedicated to the Hindu deity Lord Murugan or Kartikeya and is situated atop a hill of the same name. The hills are a part of the Western Ghats and the surroundings are picturesque to look at. The Temple complex is built in a unique Dravidian style which is 1200 years old and its colorful gopuram is amazing to look at.

Eachanari Vinayagar Temple is considered to be consecrated in 1500 AD. Temple is famous to its massive 6 foot tall idol of lord Ganesha and is one of the biggest idols of the deity in south India. The best time to visit the temple is during the Hindu festival of Ganesh Chaturthi.

Perur Patteeswarar Temple is dedicated to the Hindu deity Lord Shiva and was built by the Cholas and is considered to be thousands of years old. The stone carvings inside the temple and its pillars are breathtaking and are few of the finest specimens of the art.

Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary is located at the Western Ghats and is bordered by the states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu. The protected forests are spread across 285 square kilometers. Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary is also a tiger reserve and a protected habitat of several endangered species. The forests are also a home to 4 tribes which are indigenous to this area.

Located near the dam built on the Siruvani River, the Siruvani Waterfalls are located 35 kilometers west from Coimbatore. The Siruvani River’s water is considered to be one of the best tasting in the world and is one of the top tourist attractions in Coimbatore.

Anubhavi Subramaniar Temple is situated at the outskirts of Coimbatore and situated on top of a hill. The temple’s location is one of best view point that provides panoramic views of the Western Ghats. One must climb a thousand steep steps to reach the temple.

It is Asia's number 1 theme park, which is located amidst the woods, with Nilgiri hills making the perfect backdrop. It is spread over 65 acres of land having all kinds of adventurous and thrilling rides. It located at a distance of 41 km from Coimbatore. If you prefer to reach by train, then Coimbatore, Mettupalayam, and Tiruppur are the nearest railway stations.

It is a unique yogic temple, beyond any particular faith and believes in spiritual essence of living. They don't follow any special kind of prayer or ritual. They only believe in meditation and provide you with a serene and spiritual ambiance in the midst of dense forest, essentially at the foothills of Velliangiri Mountains, 30 km from west of Coimbatore

It is located in the Anaimalai Hills range. You can reach there through Pollachi-Valparai road. It is about 30 km away from Pollachi, just next to two IFS check posts - Azhiyar Valparai and Arutperunjothi Nagar. It has come up as one of the most popular tourist attractions near Coimbatore. Just shell out Rs. 15 as ticket fee and enjoy the beauty of Monkey Falls.