Places To See At Coimbatore

Coimbatore, the third largest city of Tamil Nadu, is situated on the banks of river Noyyal. The western ghats situated nearby offers a pleasant weather and scenic beauty. The city is also rich in flora and fauna. It is one of the most interesting tourist spots of South India. Apart from having natural beauty, there are many other worth visiting attractions here.


¤ VOC Park and Zoo (Amusement Park)

The VOC park is named after the famous freedom fighter V. O. Chidambaram. It is an interesting place to visit along with children. The park is maintained by the Coimbatore Corporation. There are several attractions for the young ones. Some of the main attractions within the park include the aquarium, having a good collection of different species of fish, a mini zoo and models of prehistoric dinosaurs. Apart from these children can also enjoy themselves on swing, slider, seesaw, toy train and other play equipment.


¤ Agriculture University

This University is definitely an interesting place to visit in Coimbatore. It is situated about 5 kms away from the Coimbatore railway station and is considered as one of the best institutions of its kind in South Asia. The university includes a botanical garden which is the main source of attraction here. It is located towards the west of the city center and is sprawled over an area of 300 hectares. The garden here owns a wide range of species of flowering plants and trees.


¤ Perur Temple

Perur, a small town, situated about 6 km from Coimbatore is famous for the holy Perur Temple. This temple is considered one of the seven Kongu Sivalayams. The outer buildings of the temple was built by Karikala Cholan, a ruler of Madurai in the 17th century but the inner shrine is much older. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, one of the extraordinary features of this temple is the figure of a sepoy (Indian soldier). The figure of the sepoy is loading a musket carved on the base of the pillar near the entrance, wearing identical dress to that of the Aurangzeb's soldiers. The significance of Perur temple in earlier days is unfolded in the poetic creations of Arunagiri Nather and Kachiappa Munivar.


¤ Marudhamalai Temple

The Marudhamalai Temple is located on a hillock about 12 kms from Coimbatore Railway Station. The temple of Marudhamalai, dedicated to Lord Subramanya, is one of the most visited temples in the region. Large number of devotees flock the temple because it is believed that the residing deity Dandayuthapani performed several miracles here. Thai Poosam and Tirukarthigai festivals are celebrated with great pomp and gaiety at this temple.


¤ Forest College

The Forest temple is located about 3.5 km north of the Coimbatore Railway Station. The College is one of the oldest institutions of its kind in the country. The museum of the College is a must visit. This museum has an interesting collection of different minerals, rocks, pests, snakes, insects and fossils of plants and animals. The museum also has a special advisory counter offering service to promote businesses related to plant husbandry. The college also trains forest rangers.