Top 10 Best Places to Visit in Coimbatore
If you are planning on a trip to Coimbatore, do not miss out on visiting the mentioned amazing incredible tourist places in and around the city.
Glass forest museum
Inside the Glass Forest Museum Coimbatore, you find several stuffed animals and birds such as Gaur, Leopard, peacock, Chinkara, etc. The museum is located within the campus of forest college and the natural history of the Museum is one of its kind that you should not miss.
The glass forest museum is located in RS Puram, Coimbatore. The timings are from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm and from 2:00 pm to 5:30 pm.
Ukkadam-Valankulam Lake
In Ukkadam Valankulam Lake, you can witness the beautiful sunset beside a serene lake and flocks of birds heading towards their nests. This lake provides the best experience for nature enthusiasts and provides an opportunity to spot various species of birds like purple moorhen, little grebes, etc. This lake is present in Highways colony, Ramanathapuram, Coimbatore.
Marudhamalai Temple
Marudhamalai Temple is located in the lush green forests of Western Ghats and is one of the most popular religious destinations in Coimbatore. This temple roots back to the 12 century when it was built on hills and is dedicated to Lord Murugan aka Subramanya Swamy. Hence Marudhamalai Temple is also called Subramanya Swami Temple.
It is well known that two herbs namely Marudha Thirtam and Pambatti Sunai found in the hillocks have great medicinal properties and can cure many diseases.
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Adiyogi Shiva Statue
The Adi yogi Shiva statue is located in the Isha Yoga Complex in Coimbatore. This sculpture is recognized as the largest bust sculpture in the world by the Guinness World Records. The Adi yogi sculpture is 112 feet tall statue of Lord Shiva designed by the famous spiritual cum Yoga guru Jagadish Vasudev also popularly known as Sadhguru.
This sculpture was constructed to inspire and promote yoga in people to represent 112 ways to attain inner well-being and self-transformation. The Adiyogi sculpture is located at Isha Yoga Complex, Booluvampatti, Tamil Nadu.
Nehru Park Coimbatore
Nehru Park is among one of the most popular landmarks in Coimbatore that features a statue of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. The Nehru Park is also famous for its Gardens, jogging track, swings, meditation, and yoga spaces. It is located on Trichy Road Sungam, Karunanidhi Nagar, Ramanathapuram.
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Sree Ayyappan Temple
Sri Ayyappan temple has been built on the lines of the famous Sabarimala temple in Kerala and is located close to the Coimbatore Railway Station. This temple is well known for its architecture and the rituals of performing Pooja. It is located on Chinnasamy Naidu Road, Siddhapudur.
Catherine falls
Catherine falls also called St. Catherine falls is located in the Kotagiri town in Tamilnadu. You can reach the dolphin’s nose to get a stunning view of the gorgeous Catherine Falls.
A magnificent waterfall created by the river Kellar is a pure delight for nature lovers. It is about 66.5 km from Coimbatore.
Siruvani Waterfalls
Siruvani waterfalls are located on the Western side of the Ghats with Nilgiris at the backdrop creating a magnificent view attracting tourists from all over. One needs permission from the forest department to visit this waterfall. So make sure to get all the required permissions if you are planning to visit it. This waterfall is located at a distance of 35.3 km from Coimbatore.
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Anamalai Tiger Reserve
The Anamalai tiger reserve is a reserve forest for the conservation of wild animals, especially tigers. This reserve is located in a beautiful forest area where you can witness the wild Leopards, tigers, peacocks, and spotted deers. One can have the opportunity to take a jungle safari and witness the wild nature in the Tiger Reserve. Anamalai Forest Reserve is at a distance of 111 km from Coimbatore.
Kappad Beach
Kappad beach is a beautiful beach near Coimbatore that is a must-visit place for beach lovers. This beach has a historical story that Portuguese Explorer Vasco De Gama first arrived in India on this beach in 1498. A stone structure is dedicated to Vasco da Gama’s arrival at the beach. It is located at a distance of 192 km from Coimbatore.
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