Coimbatore is the Textile Capital of
South India. Situated near Western Ghats, it one of the
most industrialized cities Kerala and has a rich black
soil, wonderful for the growth of cotton. It is this
yield that gave birth to the agricultural industry
flourishing today and the famous textile industry of the
city. The first textile mills were set up here in 1888
and today, they have multiplied to over 100 of the most
renowned mills here and contribute greatly to the
prosperity of the city. Yet, Coimbatore has managed to
maintain a pollution free environment and has earned the
title of 'Manchester Of The South'.
The ancient manuscripts state that the Irula tribal
chief Kovan and his clan founded Coimbatore as the
viilage of 'Kovanthupur'. Till then, forests covered the
area. The city has a pleasant climate all the year round
and especially; the fresh cool breeze of the 25-km
stretch of Palakkad gap breathes new life in the
visitors. Coimbatore serves as an important entry and
exit point to Kerala from its neighboring state and Ooty,
also known as Udagamandalam. One can enjoy the ride of
the Mountain train that runs from Mettupalayam, 35 km
from Coimbatore and visit its famous educational
institutions such as the Coimbatore Agricultural
University, one of the best colleges of its kind in
South Asia.
Coimbatore's Prime Attractions
Thiruppur:
50 km from Coimbatore, the textile market of Thiruppur
is famous for hosiery products. The place is known as
the birthplace of 'Thiruppur Kumaran', one of the most
renowned freedom fighters.
V O C Park:
Named after V. O. Chidambaram, this children's park
features a mini Zoo, models of prehistoric dinosaurs,
toy train and amusement park.
Thirumoorthy Temple:
Situated at the foothills of Thirumoorthy Hills, the
temple near the Thirumoorthy Dam is quite popular.
Dedicated to Sri Amalingeswarar temple, it has a
waterfall nearby too make its scenery even more
picturesque. One can also visit the Crocodile Farm, 25
km from here, at Amaravati Dam.
Perur Patteeswaraswamy Temple:
Perur Patteeswaraswamy temple, 7 km from Coimbatore, is
one of the most popular temples here and houses giant
statues. Its has been mentioned by Arunagiri Nather and
Kachiappa Munivar, the famous poets, in their works.
Khadi Gandhi Gallery:
Set up on 15th July 1970, it has a picture gallery on
Gandhiji capturing his life right from his birth to his
death and including rare photographs such as 'Journey
through Harijan Life', 'Family', 'Friends',
'Independence Struggle', 'Jail Life' and 'Peace Talks'.
Forest College Museum:
One of the oldest of its kind in the country, the Forest
College museum exhibits fossils and dead specimens of
plants and animals, even the rare ones. You can also get
counseling regarding plant husbandry here.
Coimbatore City Facts
