Coimbatore City Guides

Nestled in the state of Tamil Nadu, Coimbatore is the second largest city in the state. The metropolis is also referred by the name of Kovai. Lying on the banks of river Noyyal, the city is primarily renowned across the country as the top manufacturer of automobile spare parts, textile industries, engineering firms, health care centers, schools, colleges and the tranquil climate.

The city is commonly known as Koneyammanputhhur which literally means “birth place of the Goddess”. Information about this place has been compiled in the Coimbatore travel guide. A number of tourists from different parts of the world come here for business and research reasons and also for Coimbatore tourist places.

The tranquil environment as well as the scenic charm of this city will take your breath away. Besides the natural beauty, Coimbatore tourism is also famous for divine shrines and temples. The city has a great historical backdrop as well as it was ruled by various dynasties such as Rashtra Kutas, Chola rulers, Chalukyas, Pandayas and many others.

There are many tourist places in Coimbatore ranging from temples and museums to parks and waterfalls. Besides Coimbatore sightseeing attractions, city is also famous for its textile and clothing industries.

Coimbatore Quick Facts

State: Tamil Nadu
Area: 642.12 km2
Population: 2.1 Million (2011 census)
Languages: Tamil, Malayalam, English
STD Code: 0422
Weather: Summer 20 to 40°C / Winter 15 to 33°C
Best Season: Sept - Mar
Famous for: Business and Academic City

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