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O C Park : Named
after the freedom fighter V.O.Chidambaram, this park is maintained
by the Corporation. There is a mini-zoo and joy train in the park.
Forest
College : One of the oldest institutions of its kind
in the country, the Forest College is situated 3.5 kms. north of the
Railway Station. The College Museum is worth a visit. It trains
Forest rangers.
G.D.
Naidu Industrial Exhibition : The late Thiru G.D.
Naidu was a born technocrat. He was a legend in his own lifetime. He
had made invaluable contributions to automobile, electronics,
mechanical and agricultural sectors. He had also established an
Industrial Exhibition.
Bhavani
(121 kms) : The Sangameshwarar temple at Bhavani is
situated at the confluence of the rivers Bhavani and the Cauvery.
This place is called as "Tiruveni of South India". It is
an important pilgrim centre. Lord Sangameshwarer with His consort
Vedanayaki is the presiding deity. It is said that during the East
India Company regime the then Collector of Coimbatore and Salem
Districts, William Garrow, who had his headquarters at Bhavani,
worshipped the Goddess Vedanayaki. One night the Goddess directed
him in his dream to vacate his bungalow immediately. The moment he
vacated, the entire bungalow collapsed. In reverence of this
miracle, he presented to the temple an ivory cradle which is still
in the temple with his signature.
Vaideki
Water Falls : It is located 30
kms. from Coimbatore via. Narasipuram village. It is a fine picnic
spot for trekkers. A perrennial water falls is a major attraction
here.
Black
Thunder : A water theme park
named "Black Thunder" is located about 8 kms. from
Mettupalayam - Ooty Ghat Road at the foot hills of Nilgiris. It is a
fine amusement park and said to be the Asia's number one theme park.
Numerous tourists are visiting this place and there is nominal
entrance fee.
Automobile
Association of South India is in 242, Tiruchi Road, Coimbatore - 641
045. More than seventy travel agents are available in
the city mainly near Bus stand, Railway station and Trichy Road.
Near by Coimbatore the interesting places are:
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Anamalai
Wildlife Sanctuary : This Sanctuary is
situated at an altitude of 1,400 metres in the Western Ghats
near Pollachi (about 90 kms. from Coimbatore). The area of
the sanctuary is 958 sq. kms. It has various kinds of fauna
like elephant, gaur, tiger, panther, sloth bear, deer, wild
bear, wild dog, porcupine, flying squirrel, jackal,
pangolin, civet cat and birds like rocket-tailed drongo,
re-whiskered bulbul, black headed oriole, tree pie, spotted
dove, green pigeon, etc. The Amaravathy reservoir in the
Anamalais has a large number of crocodiles. There are also
many places of scenic beauty such as Karainshola, Anaikunthi
shola, grass hills, water falls, groves, teak forests,
estates, dams and reservoirs.
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Topslip
: It is a picturesque locale in the Anamalai
Hills. It is about 37 kms. from Pollachi. This small town is
an ideal picnic spot.
Thirumoorthy
Temple (20 kms.) : It is situated at the
foot of Thirumoorthy Hills adjoining the Thirumoorthy Dam.
This is about 20 kms. from Udumalpet on the Highway from
Palani to Coimbatore. A perennial stream flows by the side
of the Sri Amalingeswarar temple and nearby there is a
waterfalls. The Crocodile Farm at Amaravathi Dam is just 25
kms. from here. This place is being developed as a District
Excursion Centre. Regular buses are available from Udumalpet.
The
Siruvani Waterfalls & Dam : This
waterfalls and the dam are located at a distance of 37 kms.
west of the city. The water of Siruvani is known for its
minerals and taste. The panoramic view of the dam and the
falls are of enchanting beauty.
Parambikulam-Aliyar
Multipurpose Project : This project consists
of a series of dams interconnected by tunnels and canals for
harnessing waters of the Parambikulam, Aliyar, Nirar,
Sholiyar, Thunakadavu, Thekkadi and Palar rivers, lying at
various elevations, for irrigation and power generation. The
scheme is an outstanding example of engineering skill. It is
located in the Anamalai range.
Valparai
: It is 102 kms from Coimbatore in western
ghats in Anamalai range. It has many tea plantations and is
a picnic spot.
Hill
Stations : Udhagamandalam, Coonoor and
Kotagiri are situated in the Nilgiris in Western ghats. They
are 98 kms., 70 kms. from Coimbatore respectively. They are
the most popular and oldest hill stations in the South. They
are located at an elevation of 2,286 mts., 1,859 mts. and
1,984, mts. respectively. While Ooty's pride are the lake,
the Botanical gardens and Dodabetta, the highest peak in the
Nilgiris, Coonoor boasts of Sims park, law's falls,
Dolphin's nose and Lamb's rock. Kotagiri has view points and
sholas. Reaching Ooty from Mettupalayam by the Swiss Rack
Rail Type mountain train is an unforgettable experience.
Thiruppur
: An important textile centre in Coimbatore
district, it is also famous for hosiery products. Thiruppur
is also closely associated with ' Thiruppur Kumaran ' one of
the valiant freedom fighters. It is 50 kms. from Coimbatore.
Palani
: The temple of Lord Muruga is located on
the Palani Hills. The presiding deity is Dandayuthapani. The
idol is made of medicinal herbs, it is one of the six abodes
of Lord Muruga and one of the major Pilgrim centres is South
India next only to Thirupathi. An electrically operated
winch takes the pilgrims to the top. It is 105 kms. from
Coimbatore.
Bannari
: Located in the Periyar district, it is
about 83 kms. from Coimbatore and 10kms. from Bhavanisagar.
The Mariamman temple here is very famous and attracts
thousands of Pilgrims.
Kodumudi
: It is 40 kms. from Erode and 105 kms. from
Coimbatore. A special feature of this place is that shrines
for Siva, Vishnu and Brahma are located in one temple
complex. Siva is known as Muchukundeswarar, Vishnu as Veera
Narayana Perumal. The temple is one of the important temples
in Periyar district
Sengupathi
Water Falls : They are situated 35 kms. from
Coimbatore on the Coimbatore - Siruvani main Road.
Monkey
falls : It is 65 kms. from Coimbatore and 27
kms. from Pollachi on Coimbatore-Pollachi-Valparai Highways.
Entrance fee has to be paid
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