Coimbatore

Location: Coimbatore District, Tamil Nadu
Climate:
Summers: 40⁰ C (Maximum), 21⁰ C (Minimum)
Winters: 30⁰ C (Maximum), 18⁰ C (Minimum)
Best Time to Visit: Round the year
Nearest Airport: Coimbatore Airport
Nearest Railhead: Coimbatore Junction and Podanur Junction Railway Station.
Must Visits: Perur Patteeswarar Temple, Konniamman temple, Thandu Mariamman temple, Vazhai Thottathu Ayyan temple, Echanaari Ganesh temple, Karamadai temple, Marudamalai Murugan temple,Panchamuga Anjaneya Temple
Language Spoken: Kongu Tamil, English.
STD Code: 0422

Coimbatore is a major commercial and industrial city of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. This city is also named as Kovai in its local language, Tamil. Coimbatore is sited on the banks of the Noyyal River and in about 500 km towards the southwest of state capital, Chennai. It comes under the administrative district of Coimbatore and is located close to the Siruvani Waterfalls. This city is renowned for being the textile and engineering hub of South India, and is thus often referred to as "the Manchester of South India". Situated at an elevation of 398 m above the average sea level, the city has a tropical wet and dry climate, with moderate summers and winters, and average annual rainfall of 700 mm. In fact, Coimbatore has the most pleasant and decent climate round the year, unlike the high temperatures of other south Indian cities.

Coimbatore has been a part of many ancient dynasties and empires in its glorious history. The ancient name of it was Kongu Nadu, and during the 10th century, it was conquered by medieval Cholas. In 12th Century CE, it was ruled by Irulas (Tribe), whose tribal chief Kovan named this city on his name. By the 15th century, it was taken over by Vijayanagara reign and in 1550, it was overtaken by military governors (Telugu speaking Nayakars). Though Nayaks divided the region in to 24 Palayams, through the years of 1623-1672, Coimbatore was a matter of territorial dispute between the Thanjavur Nayaks and Madurai Nayaks. During 18th century, this region came under the control of the Kingdom of Mysore, which was later conquered by British East India Company and made a part of Madras Presidency in 1799. The region experienced a textile boom in the year 1920-1930 and also played a very significant role in Indian Independence movement.

Coimbatore has evolved as a prominent industrialized city with textile factories, engineering firms, automobile parts manufacturers, health care facilities and technical educational institutions. The district also houses the country's largest amount of hosiery and poultry industries. There are some famous hill stations (Ooty, Coonoor and Valparai) in the vicinity of this city and thus, many visitors and tourist travel to Coimbatore, throughout the year. There are numerous temples in and around the city, including the Perur Patteeswarar Temple, Konniamman temple, Thandu Mariamman temple, Vazhai Thottathu Ayyan temple, Echanaari Ganesh temple, Karamadai temple, Marudamalai Murugan temple,Panchamuga Anjaneya Temple (Hanuman with 5 Faces) and the Dhyanalinga Yogic Temple, where you can feel the essence of ancient architecture and culture.

Best Time To Visit Coimbatore
Coimbatore city, strewn with textile shops, business centers and various places of interest, is fast growing to be a tourist hotspot. The cosmopolitan land, also known as 'Manchester of South India', attracts scores of visitors throughout

History Of Coimbatore
Coimbatore is not just a mere province in the Kongu area but also the birth place of the Cholas. The history of the city dates back to the 12th century, when the region was ruled by the aboriginal Irula tribe,

How To Reach Coimbatore
The land of the Dravidians, Coimbatore is the best place to experience century old culture merged with modern influences. Coimbatore is a charming peaceful town that bustles with activity throughout the year.

Places To See In Coimbatore
Coimbatore, famously known as the 'Manchester of South India', is an important town in Tamil Nadu. The visually tantalizing natural splendors are a must-see here if you are planning an itinerary to this wonderful land.

Shopping In Coimbatore
Coimbatore may not be the best destination for shopping in South India but it is certainly a one-of-its-kind of shopping hub. Popularly known for its cotton spinning units and highly mechanized engineering plants,