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India-Karnataka-
Coimbatore |
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Introduction :
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The third largest city of the state of Tamil Nadu , Coimbatore, is one of
the most industrialised cities in the state . Popularly known as "The
Textile Capital of South India" or "The Manchester of the South", the
city is situated on the banks of the river Noyyal. Located in the shadow
of the Western Ghats, Coimbatore enjoys a very pleasant climate the year
round, aided by the fresh breeze that flows in through the 25-km long
Palakkad gap. The City is situated on the banks of the river Noyyal.
Coimbatore existed even prior to the 2nd Century AD as a small tribal
village capital called Kongunad until it was brought under chola control
in the 2nd and 3rd Century AD by Karikalan, the first of the early
cholas. The other great rulers of this city were the Rashtrakutas,
Chalukyas, Pandyas, Hoysalas and the Vijayanagara Kings. The small
Village was also named as "Covanputhur" after the leader of this group,
whose name was "Covan. According to the "Cholan Poorva Pattayam" in the
Madras Oriental Manuscript Library this Covan puthur later changed as
Coimbatore. When Kongunad fell to the British along with the rest of the
state, it's name was changed to Coimbatore and it is by this name that
is known today, except in tamil, in which it is called Kovai. |
| Area |
23.5-sq-km |
| Temperature |
Summer : Max 39.4 °C, Min 23.3
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Winter : Max 32.8°C, Min 20.7 °C. |
| Language |
Tamil, English, Telugu and Malayalam |
| STD Code |
0422 |
| Rainfall |
92.2 mm |
| Best Time to Visit |
December and March |
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How to get there :
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Air: Peelamedu airport is 10-km from the city, which operates regular
flights to Bangalore, Mumbai, Chennai, Kochi and Madurai.
Rail: Coimbatore is a major railway junction on the Southern
Railways and has trains to Chennai, Rameswaram, Madurai, Bangalore, Mumbai,
Kanyakumari, Kozhikode, Mettupalayam, Kochi and Delhi.
Road: Coimbatore is connected by road with all major places in
South India. For local transportation, city buses, taxis and auto rickshaws are
available. State Transport Corporation ply mini luxury coaches between various
points in the city and airport |
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Places to Visit : |
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Agriculture University |
Annamalai WildLife Sanctuary |
Forest Collage |
V.O.C Park |
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G.D Naidu Industrial Exhibition |
Marudhamalai Temple |
Perur Temple |
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Excursion : |
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Bannari |
Bhavani |
Shiruvani WaterFall |
Palani |
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Kodumudi |
Sengupathi WaterFall |
TopSlip |
Thirumoorthy Temple |
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Accommodations : |
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Hotel CAG Pride |
Hotel Heritage Inn |
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