With the Noyyal River flowing by and host of temples, monuments, waterfalls, dams and churches to explore, Coimbatore is a must-visit.
Great for trekking, the Monkey Waterfall is surrounded by scenic views and miles of greenery. Visit here if you love nature and the mountains. Monkey Falls is great for romantic walks and trekking. The waterfall is well connected to the highway, so getting here is pretty easy. It is suitable for families, groups, couples, and adventure seekers. Carry your own or buy water at the entrance gate of the waterfall. Avoid trekking to the waterfall in the monsoon.
The Marudhamalai temple is an excellent exhibit of true Dravidian architecture. A popular temple, hundreds of devotees visit the Marudhamalai daily. On your climb up to the temple using the stairs, you’ll get to see a panoramic view of the valley. Footwear inside the temple isn’t allowed. You’ll have to keep it in your car or hire lockers available at the temple.
Surrounded by verdant green farms at the foothills of Velliangiri Mountains in the Western Ghats, Adiyogi Shiva Statue is the world’s biggest bust statue dedicated to the famous Hindu deity Shiva, which is carved out of 500 tonnes of steel. Located in the Isha Yoga Complex in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, the sculpture stands tall at the height of 112 feet. The Guinness World Book of Records recognised the statue as the “largest bust sculpture” which is 34.3-metre tall excluding plinth, 45 meters long and 7.62 meters wide.
Black Thunder Theme Park is an expansive water park in Coimbatore that covers an area of 75 acres of land and has an array of water-themed rides. Those looking for a splendid escape near Coimbatore in the scorching summer heat must visit the Black Thunder. The park has rides to suit every age group and includes thrilling and relaxing experiences right from Dashing Boats, Volcano, Dragon Coaster, Kiddies pool, Wave pool to a Wild River Ride. One needs to just pack their essentials and head here with their family and friends. With so much thought put in to build and maintain the theme park, it is indeed an attraction where families can spend hours together.
A visit to the Siruvani waterfall is for those who love the outdoors. It is safe to swim under the waterfall. If you’re travelling by car, you’ll have to park your car at the entrance and hire a jeep or a safari bus to go up to the falls. Trekking to the falls is very tedious and tiring, but if you can manage the climb, it’s worth the effort. A visit to the waterfall isn’t advisable for the elderly, though. Also avoid going to the Siruvani Waterfalls during the monsoons.
The Amravathi Dam is a great place for strolls and romantic walks. Come here to spot crocodiles at the nearby facility. The grassy section of the dam is ideal for picnics or just lazing around. The best time to visit is during the monsoon.
Constructed in honour of GD Naidu, an industrialist from Coimbatore, the GD Naidu Museum displays collections of machinery and electrical works. The museum is a great place to visit for those who love electronics and cars. While visiting, don’t forget to see the working replica of the world’s first benzene-powered ICE car. The museum also houses some cool replicas of iconic cars from around the world.