(89 kms. from Coimbatore. 300 kms. from Bangalore via Mysore) The Nilgiris of the south are a class by themselves. They contain excellent summer resorts such as Coonoor and Kotagiri. The chain of mountains lies between Mysore in the north and Coimbatore in the south. The highest point is at …
Lower Bhavani Dam: (70 kms.) This is one of the major irrigational projects of the state. The reservoir called Bhavani Sagar, created across the river Bhavani, covers a vast area, thedam traversing a length of 8 kms. In this reservoir also, a cruise by motor launch is a rewarding experience. …
Thirumurthy Temple: 20 kms. from Udumalpet. Located at the foot of the hills of the same name is a temple dedicated to Thrimurthy and Amaraligeshwarar. A perennial stream called Siruvani flows past the temple, which later forms a beautiful water falls popularly called as Siruvani Water Falls. This is an …
Amaravathi Dam: 20 kms. from Udumalpet. The dam has been constructed just at the point where the plains become clearly discernible from the surrounding hills with narrow valleys of thick forests which abound in many wild animals including tiger, bisons and elephants. The cruise in the reservoir by motor launch …
Tirupur: (50 kms.) One of the most popular places for textile and hosiery industry, it has now become the home of exporting products to other countries.
Pollachi: (40 kms.) Next to Coimbatore, this town has developed into a leading commercial centre. It also serves as a halting place for tourists who visit the interior places of interest in the area.
Indira Gandhi Wild Life Sanctuary: (96 kms.) Formerly known as Annamalai Wild life Sanctuary, it is situated at the northern extreme of the cardamom hills in the western ghats and has a fairly large population of lion-tailed Mocaque and Nilgiri Langur. Wild animals like tiger, panther, sloth bear, porcupine, civet …
Avinashi Shiva Temple: (45 kms.) In this Satellite City of Coimbatore, the Shiva temple is a famous pilgrim centre. Known by various names as Pukkaliyur, Dakshina Kashi and Dakshina Prayag, the Avinaseshwara in the shrine is said to be a self manifesting Linga. Parvati is known here as Karunambika. The …
Maruthamalai Temple: (12 kms.) This is a popular pilgrim centre having a temple for Lord Muruga on a hillock.
Perur Shiva Temple: (12 kms.) Perur, also called as Tiru Perur or Melai Chidambaram is a small village ideally situated on the banks of river Noyyal and has the famous temple dedicated to Shiva as Pattishwara or Nataraja. The unique collection of carvings in the Kanaka Sabha is a feast …