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Coimbatore
is an important industrial city, which is located in the South Indian
state of Tamil Nadu. Being an important textile-manufacturing centre
in India, it is also known as the 'Manchester of South India'. There
are more than a hundred textile mills in and around Coimbatore apart
from a number of other manufacturing units, which produce engineering
equipment and electronic items.
Coimbatore lies at the foot of the quaint Nilgiri Hills. Its vicinity
to the Nilgiri hills gives Coimbatore a pleasant climate that is
much cooler than the coastal regions of Tamil Nadu. Travellers visiting
the Nilgiri hills from the south use Coimbatore as their base.
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Situated in the town of Perur, it is just 6 km west from Coimbatore.
The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and was built by King Karikala
Cholan in the 17th century. Perur Temple was constructed by Cholas
in collaboration with Hoysala and Vijayanagara rulers. It attracts
a large number of tourists who get mesmerized by just a glimpse
of 'Kanaka Sabha', the golden hall which is studded with a gold
plated statue of Nataraja. This temple also is a classic example
of Dravidian architecture.
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| Marudhamalai
Temple which is dedicated to Lord Subramanya, is an important pilgrim
destination for Hindus. It is also one of the most visited temples
in Tamil Nadu. This temple situated on a hilltop became famous as
the site where the residing deity Dandyuthapani performed several
miracles. The temple comes alive during Thai Possam and Thirukarthigai
festival as these occasions are celebrated with much enthusiasm
and devotion in the temple.
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Located some 37 km west of Coimbatore, Siruvani Waterfalls and Dam
offer breathtaking views of natural splendors. The water of this
fall is known to be quite rich in mineral content and the taste
of the water is also very sweet and pleasing to the tongue. According
to information this is the second tastiest water in the world.
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| » Black
Thunder Amusement Park |
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Black
Thunder is considered to be the best amusement park in the whole
of Asia. It is situated some 40 km from Coimbatore, this is a place
amidst the best natural sceneries that you ever wish to see. The
park is full of rides that are designed to enthrall you to your
soul. So if you are looking for a time out from your mundane chores,
Black Thunder can very well fit the bill as your first choice.
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| » How
to reach Coimbatore |
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By Air : Coimbatore has an airport which is 12 km from the heart
of city. It is frequented by flights from Mumbai, Chennai, and Kozhikode.
International flight to Sharjah in the Gulf is also operating from
this airport.
By Rail : The city has two rail heads. Coimbatore Junction and Coimbatore
North Railway Station, although the former is the busier one. Both
these stations are well connected to all major cities of India.
By Road : Being a major city in Tamil Nadu, Coimbatore is well connected
by road to all parts of the state. |
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