Waterfalls

Marudhamalai Hill  Temple

At an altitude of 500 feet, Marudhamalai Hill temple is scenically located at a distance of 15 km from the city limits. Beautiful weather, pristine clear views of the low-lying city can be had while going to the temple. An exquisitely carved statue of Lord Murugan is worth seeing. Most buses and special buses are granted by the devasthanam for taking the devotees to the temple on top of the hill.

Iskcon Temple

The ISKCON Temple in Coimbatore is a well-known pilgrimage centre located in the heart of the city. It aims at spreading the science of Krishna consciousness with the help of the Bhagavad Gita. Spread across an area of 20,000 sq ft, the temple has an array of beautiful deities belonging to Radha Krishna, Jagannath, Baladev, Subhadra Devi and Prabhupada. Built in typical Tamil architecture, the temple complex has a gallery showcasing the different founders of ISKCON movement. The best time to visit the ISKCON temple. Tel: 96069 16200,

Time : 7.15am-1pm & 4.50pm-8pm

Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary

Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary, also known as Annamalai Sanctuary, is a favoured site for wildlife enthusiasts around Coimbatore. A part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, the sanctuary is known for its rich flora and fauna. The wildlife reserve is a natural habitat for animals such as panthers, tigers, elephants, spotted deer, civet cats and wild boars. The region is also referred to as a bird’s paradise as it houses different varieties of birds, including the Black-headed Oriole, Rocket-tailed Drongo, Tree Pie, Spotted Dove and Red Whiskered Bulbul.

Amaravathy Reservoir

Amaravathy Reservoir is one the major attractions in the city, constructed for the purpose of irrigation and maintaining the ecological balance of the region. Tourists throng the site to witness crocodiles and fish species in the dam at close quarters. As per official surveys, this reservoir has the distinction of being home to the maximum number of crocodiles and fisheries in South India

Voc Park and Zoo

VOC Park and Zoo is counted among the chief amusement centres in the region. This recreational centre is maintained by the Corporation of Coimbatore and is named after the famous freedom fighter, VO Chidambaram. The highlights of the amusement park include the aquarium and the mini zoo that is home to a vast variety of aquatic species and other animal life. Models of dinosaurs, golf swing, slides, train safari, see-saw and other play equipment for children are among the popular attractions in the recreational park.

Sengupathi Waterfalls

This waterfall is located 35 kms from Coimbatore on the way to Siruvani. The location is pleasant and beautiful and tourists flock to this place like bees to honey.

Ramar Temple

Situated in Ramnagar, the Ramar temple is one of the holy places that attract devotees all year round. Dedicated to Lord Ram, the rituals and ceremonies are conducted regularly and with much fanfare.

Arulmigu Koniamman Temple

Koniamman temple is a significant Hindu temple in the heart of the city near Townhall.  It is considered a sacred place for marriages. Goddess Shakti Amman is the presiding deity here as  Arulmigu Koniamman. It was built by Covan, a leader of Irula group 600 years ago. The village was called Covanputhur that time, which later changed to Coimbatore. The temple was renovated by the king of Mysore dynasty later and goddess Koniamman was consecrated, giving dharshan in the form of Mahishasuramardhini. Festivals held in this temple include pouchattu, akkinichatti, thiruvilakku pooja, theppam urchavam, and vasantha vizha. Tel: 239 6821,

6am-12.30pm & 4pm-9pm.