From Kashmir to Kanyakumari and from Arunachal Pradesh to Gujarat, every state is full of cultural and creative heritage. And when it comes to tourism in the country, Coimbatore of the southern state of Tamil Nadu is also definitely mentioned. Coimbatore is a very beautiful city in the state of Tamil Nadu, India, which is also known as Kovai and Coymuthur. This hill station called the Manchester of India, is located at the end of India, but its beauty forces it to be called the life of India, its heart. The weather here remains pleasant throughout the year, due to which tourists always come to visit Coimbatore tourist destination. Today in this episode we are going to tell you about the famous places to visit in Coimbatore.
Marudhamalai Hill Temple
Located at an altitude of about 500 feet on the Western Ghats, Marudhamalai Temple is situated on top of a hill from where you can get to see beautiful views of the hill. The beauty of the temple does not stop here, the Dravidian architecture of the temple is also worth seeing. Lord Murugan or Karthikeya is the main deity of the temple. Another feature of this temple is that medicinal herbs are grown in it which are used to make Ayurvedic medicines.
Adiyogi Shiva Statue
A 112 feet high special black color statue of Adiyogi Shiva i.e. Lord Mahadev Shiva is located here in Velliangiri. This special statue of Lord Shiva has got a great place in the World Guinness Book of Records, Adiyogi Shiva Statue has received the award of the best and largest statue. The specialty of this statue is that it has been built to promote yoga in the world. The statue is 34.3 meters tall excluding the base and 45 meters tall and 7.62 meters wide including the platform.
Kovai Kondattam
Kovai Kondattam is a water theme park located at a distance of 8 km from Kondattam town on Siruvani Main Road at a distance of 2 km from Perur Temple. A fun destination ideal for spending hours of endless fun with friends and family, Kodai Kondattam is an eco-friendly theme park. The park was created by Tamil actor Vijay. It caters to a large base of visitors with a number of rides of water-based and dry rides. The most famous attractions here include aqua dance, a wave pool, dashing cars, and rock climbing.
Vaidehi Falls
Vaidehi Falls is located around 35 km from Coimbatore city. People who are visiting Coimbatore must also visit Vaidehi Waterfalls. Vaidehi Falls is known for its grandeur. Due to its natural charm and beauty, the waterfall has attracted a large number of tourists. By visiting this place, you can sit peacefully and take lots of pictures of the waterfall.
Siruvani Falls
When we talk about tourist spots, beautiful natural scenes come to mind. Siruvani Falls is the embodiment of those scenes. It can become your favorite tourist spot at first sight. No one can ignore the wildlife, nature, and adventure here even if they want to. You will get to see all the forms of nature in this one place. Jungle safari and trekking here during your trip becomes a lifetime experience.
VOC Park and Zoo
VOC Park and Zoo, also known as V.O. Chidambaranar Park, is an amusement park and zoological garden that is mostly visited by the locals of Coimbatore for recreational purposes. The park and zoo are a favorite picnic spot for families who want to make their children aware of the animal world. The park has a playground for children, an aquarium, and a Jurassic park where not only children but also adults can have fun. The zoo houses more than 500 animals of around 30 species including birds, mammals, and reptiles.
Perur Pateeswarar Temple
This is quite an ancient temple that was built to worship Lord Pateeswarar Swamy, commonly known as Lord Nataraja. The temple is located at a distance of about 9 km from the main city and is largely known for its grand architecture, ancient artwork, paintings, statues, carvings, and relics. Moreover, when you enter the temple, you will get to see a majestic statue of Lord Pateeswarar, which has a mark on his face, given by Kamadhenu. It is one of the largest temples in Coimbatore and thus makes it to the list of best places to visit in Coimbatore.
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