Places of Interest in Coimbatore
Adiyogi Shiva Statue & Isha Yoga Center:
Located 30 km from the city, this colossal 112-foot bust features prominently at the foothills of the Velliangiri Mountains and offers a deeply tranquil space for meditation Dhyanalinga. Adiyogi is a part of Isha Yoga Center. In front of the statue in a mandapam, sadhguru has also consecrated a yogeshwara linga.
Adiyogi 3D – Light show
Learn about the life and teachings of Adiyoga, believed to be the world’s first yoga practitioner, during this Adiyogi 3D Light Show at Tamil Nadu’s Isha Yoga Center. Prebooked tickets save you the hassle of scrambling for tickets on the day of the show, and let you simply show up, relax, and take in the thrilling multimedia performance.
Marudhamalai Temple:
Perched on a picturesque hill in the Western Ghats, this 12th-century temple is dedicated to Lord Murugan and offers panoramic views of the city. The temple is situated a small hill and beautiful place, you can reach the temple through 800 steps or car by road, temple management arranged bus through road, in this temple Lord Murugan shows any time in Raja Alankaram.
Gedee Car Museum:
The GEDEE CAR MUSEUM, the only classic car museum of its kind located in Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, South India, has a collection of unique cars not to be seen anywhere else in India. The cars are a private collection of G D Naidu Charities, a social trust founded by late Sri. G D Naidu of Coimbatore, who was a renowned inventor, educationalist and philanthropist of his time.
Perur Pateeswarar Temple
A historic 1000-year-old (2nd century) Shiva temple known for its stunning, intricate Dravidian stone carvings and pillars List of tourist attractions in Coimbatore.
Puliyakulam Vinayaka Temple:
The temple features a monolithic black granite idol that stands exactly 19 feet 10 inches tall and is 11 feet 10 inches broad. Weighing a massive 190 tonnes, it is recorded as one of the largest stone-carved Ganesha idols in Asia.
Siruvani Waterfalls:
Located about 37 km from the city center deep in the reserve forests, the falls and the nearby Siruvani Dam offer a refreshing escape into nature. The water is famously known for being the sweetest in India
Kovai Kutralam:
A beautiful, seasonal waterfall situated in the Siruvani hills, tightly controlled by the forest department to preserve its pristine environment Best Places to Visit in Coimbatore.
Eachanaari Vinayaka Temple:
Good Lord Ganesha temple in Coimbatore to Pollachi road. It is 10 Kms from Coimbatore. The deity is 6 feet tall and 3 feet width.
Monkey Falls:
This is a beautiful waterfall inside a forest area on the way to Valapari from Pollachi. There are quite lot of buses to Valaparai from Pollachi. we need to take an entry ticket for Rs. 30 to visit this waterfall.
Valparai Hill Station:
A breathtaking tea-estate haven about 105 km away. The winding drives up the mountains provides spectacular views of the Western Ghats, waterfalls, and wildlife.
Aliyar Dam:
Nestled on the foothills of Valparai, this serene dam is surrounded by lush mountains and features a beautifully maintained park and boating facilities.
Gass Forest Museum:
A unique natural history museum managed by the Institute of Forest Genetics and Tree Research, boasting taxidermy animals, tribal artifacts, and exotic timber. Gass Museum is an exclusive museum for forest. An old colonial building is housing this unique forest museum. Established during British era has a huge collection of articles related to south Indian forests. It is one among the old Indian museums. It is unpopular and lesser-known museum in Coimbatore. But it is worth taking our children to this museum as it highly informative on natural history.
