Nearby Attractions in Coimbatore

Nearby Attractions in Coimbatore

Though Coimbatore is an industrial city, people visit the place for tourist purposes also. There are many Hindu temples located in and around the city that attract tourists from various parts of India. They are famous spiritual destinations and many of them have long lasting history. Some of the temples like Marudhamalai Hill Temple, Perur Shiva Temple and Anjeneyar Kovil at Peelamedu attract devotees throughout the year. Apart from these holy places, there are also some theme parks and water theme parks located in its vicinity. So even if you visit the city for other purposes, spend a day or two to explore all these wonderful places that will surely entertain you to your hearts’ content.

Last Updated: 05/08/2012

• Perur Shiva Temple

  Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

  Distance from Coimbatore :7 km;

  Time to Reach from Coimbatore :0h, 10 m

  Perur Shiva Temple also called Perur Pateeswarar Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and was built by Pallayakarar kings during the time of Raja Raja Cholan. The devotees Arunagiri Nathar and Kachiappa Munivar had exposed the significance of this temple through their verses. This is a temple noted for...

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• Marudhamalai Hill Temple

  Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

  Distance from Coimbatore :15 km;

  Time to Reach from Coimbatore :0h, 18 m

  Maruthamalai Hill Temple is situated on the top of Maruthamalai near Coimbatore. This hill is a part of the Western Ghats. This is an ancient temple said to be more than 1200 years old. In this temple, there is a shrine named Paambaatti Sitthar Kugai and is said that this sitthar lived here. There i...

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• Vellingiri Hill Temple

  Coimbatore District, Tamil Nadu

  Distance from Coimbatore :44 km;

  Time to Reach from Coimbatore :0h, 48 m

  Velliangiri Temple is located on the Velliangiri Mountains which is also known as Thenkailayam. There is a temple of Lord Shiva here called Swayambu and there is the presence of the Dhyanalinga at this place that attracts many people. The five faces of Lord Shiva namely Brahma, Vishnu, Rudra, Mahesh...

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• Eechanari Vinayagar Temple

  Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

  Distance from Coimbatore :12 km;

  Time to Reach from Coimbatore :0h, 20 m

  Eechanari Vinayagar Temple is located on Pollachi Road and was an ancient temple built in 1500 A.D. The deity of the temple is 6 feet tall and 3 feet wide. The kumbabishekham was held in 1990. The festival times like Tamil New Year, Saraswati Pooja, Deepavali, Karthigai Deepam, Pongal, Vinayakar Sat...

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• Monkey Falls

  SH 78, Pollachi – Valparai Road, Anamalai Hills, Coimbatore District

  Distance from Coimbatore :70 km;

  Time to Reach from Coimbatore :1h, 9 m

  Monkey Falls is an excellent place near Coimbatore and a popular tourist destination. People of nearby areas visits here to enjoy the scenic attraction of the place. This is a good place to take bath in the cascading water. You have to pay a small entry fee to get into it. From there you can enjoy t...

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• Ayyappa Temple

  Sree Ayyappa Road, Sidhapudur, Coimbatore

  Distance from Coimbatore :12 km;

  Time to Reach from Coimbatore :0h, 19 m

  Sree Ayyappa Temple was built in the year 1976 by Sri Dharma Sastha Baktha Jana Sabha Trust. This is built in similar lines of the temple at Sabarimala and so the poojas and other rituals and ceremonies are conducted as per it is conducted in Sabarimala. Poojas are conducted in early mornings and ev...

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• Kovai Kutralam Falls

  Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

  Distance from Coimbatore :38 km;

  Time to Reach from Coimbatore :0h, 45 m

  Kovai Kutralam is a beautiful spot that is located in the western part of the city at about 35 kilometers from Coimbatore. The Siruvani Dam is located near this and the entire area comes under the control of the forest department. So to visit this place you have to obtain prior permission. Very limi...

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• Vaidehi Falls

  Narasipuram, Coimbatore

  Distance from Coimbatore :27 km;

  Time to Reach from Coimbatore :0h, 36 m

  Vaidehi Falls is one of the beautiful places with smooth sloppy rocks and serene mountan ranges. To visit the area, prior permission from the forest authority is very important. You can spot wild animals on the way. You can reach the waterfalls by cars or auto rickshaws. This is a nice place to take...

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• Siruvani Water Falls and Dam

  Coimbatore District, Tamil Nadu

  Distance from Coimbatore :27 km;

  Time to Reach from Coimbatore :0h, 35 m

  Siruvani Waterfalls and Dam is a famous picnic spot near Coimbatore and the water from the Siruvani River is noted for its sweet taste. You have to pay an entrée fee on the gateway to the waterfalls. The water flows through the Attapady area and the vegetation and the rocks of this area is sa...

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• Kovai Kondattam

  Perur Road, Coimbatore

  Distance from Coimbatore :14 km;

  Time to Reach from Coimbatore :0h, 18 m

  Kovai Kondattam is a theme park near Coimbatore where a whole day fun is guaranteed. There are many exciting water rides and slides that are really breathe taking. This is an exciting theme park that will amuse both kids and adults. The magical fountain, the spiral tower, water pool, open air theatr...

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