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Coimbatore

Manchester of South India & Gateway to Ooty

Recommended

2 days

Best time

October – March

Entry fee

Free

Food / day

350

About

Tamil Nadu's second largest city and major industrial hub, known as the Manchester of South India for its textile industry. The Isha Yoga Center and Dhyanalinga are world-famous, and Coimbatore is the base for visiting Ooty, Kodaikanal, and Pollachi.

Must-see highlights

Isha Yoga Center & Dhyanalinga dome
Marudamalai Murugan Temple hillside
Perur Pateeswarar Temple (thousand-pillar hall)
VOC Park & Zoo
Ooty scenic ghat road (88km)
Black Thunder water park
Gass Forest Museum
Anamalai Tiger Reserve (60km safari)
Pollachi palm-jaggery villages (40km)
Mettupalayam hill railway base
Nilgiris scenic drive combination
Coimbatore Textile Museum

On the map

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Coimbatore Junction 2km · Coimbatore International Airport 12km

Nearby attractions

Ooty (88km)Kodaikanal (170km)Pollachi (40km)Isha Yoga CenterAnamalai Tiger Reserve

How to get here

MumbaiCoimbatore

flight · 2h

4,500

approx.

ChennaiCoimbatore

train · 7h

400

approx.

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Best Time to Visit

October – March

Nearest Transport

Coimbatore Junction2 km
Coimbatore International Airport12 km

Stay Options

budget600/night
mid1,800/night
luxury5,000/night

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