Top 10 Best Places to Visit in Coimbatore for Nature and Spirituality

1. Valparai Day Trip

Request for a driver to drive this attractive mean for you to have an adventurous day with your friends, family, or your mate to Valparai. It is one of the sight seeing options in Coimbatore as this adventurous drive will take you through some of the most challenging terrains. Visitors can get a splendid view of the Anaimalai hills that are situated at a height of 3,500 feet above sea level. This should be considered one of the best road trips from Coimbatore.

• Distance From Coimbatore To Valparai: 109 km

• Total Time: 3 Hours 30 Minutes (approx.)

• What’s special: If you are an enthusiasts in trekking, there is another less explored free trek that you can make and ask for directions from the locals.

2. Valankulam Lake 

A little off the city of Coimbatore is a fine place to relax and enjoy the natural beauty by the side of Valankulam Lake. You are the nature lover, then get ready to see the sunset setting to the backdrop of beautiful scenery and one can also witness some of the birds like Little Grebes, and Purple Moorhen flying above the lake.

• Location: The case study was conducted in and around Valankulam Lake, Highways Colony, Ramanathapuram, Coimbatore.

• What makes it unique: There are quite several street vendors near the lake where you can taste exceptionally tasty street food.

3. Wildlife Safari 

Try to taste the mystery of this charming city and visit Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary to see wildlife and nature. It is a beautiful biological park situated in the Anamalai valley stretching from Coimbatore through Coorg and is home for a number of flora and fauna; thus, making it a perfect leisure destination for wildlife safari.

• Location: Pollachi, District Coimbatore

• Timings: 10 am to 6 pm

• Entry Fee: Adults: INR 20; Children: INR 10; Children below 5 years free of charge

• Special features: There are booking services where you can hire a photographer to accompany you on the tour and take photos as you tour.

4. Kovai Kutralam

In Search of some interesting things to do near Coimbatore? Next go to this most exciting place called Kovai Kutralam with having Siruvani Hills and a waterfall, one of the best waterfalls near Coimbatore. This is one of the few scenic spots near Coimbatore where the people have an opportunity to feel the divine, water droplets falling on them in the form of a waterfall.

• Location: Through Kovai Kutralam Road, Booluvampatti, Karunya Nagar Tambaram, Tamil Nadu

• Distance From Coimbatore: 1 hour

• Timings: From 10 in the morning to 3:30 in the afternoon; Closed on Monday.

• Entry Fee: Free Entry

• Additional to other attractions: This as well provides a flat land for Campers and those who are interested in camping.

5. Textile Museum Tour

If you are want to explore Coimbatore for some cultural experience then the following are some places that you might want to consider visiting. It be highly incomplete if you don’t get to see some of the most important aspects of Coimbatore and that is the Textile Museum. Also, history lovers must consider visiting this museum, being one of the oldest museums in Coimbatore that also showcases the growth of the textile machinery from the spinning wheel to sewing machines.

• Location: SBI Avinashi Road – Avinashi Road – MGR Nagar – Civil Aerodrome Post – Peelamedu – Coimbatore

• Timings: 9 am to 6 pm

• What’s special: At room 15, one is able to witness such fiber taken from bananas and pineapples and used in the production of apparels.

6. Experience Wildlife In 3D

The Gass Forest Museum is a self-governing natural history museum situated inside the college premise of Forest College. Another key activity any tourist would want to take part in when he or she is in Coimbatore is to make a tour to this museum in order to appreciate the creativity of minds that has been decoded by various specimens stored in the museum including the stuffed Gaur, Peacock, Chinkara etc. This is one of the most popular tourist spot in entire Coimbatore area. It is also blessed with some of the best beaches in Coimbatore in the neighborhood.

• Location: Basically located at Cowley Brown Road, RS Puram, Coimbatore.

• Timings: 9 am to 1 pm as well as 2 pm to 5:30 pm.

• Entry Fee: Adults: INR 10; and Children: INR 5

7. GeDee Car Museum Tour

The marvel among the places that auto enthusiasts in Coimbatore can visit is this dreamer car museum which was constructed by GD Naidu, an industrialist from Tamil Nadu. There are Indian, German, British, Japanese, French and American cars standing there with all those vehicles preserved in the best motor able condition possible.

• Location: 733, 734, Avinashi Rd President Hall, Govind Naidu Charities, Race Course, P N Palayam, Coimbatore

• Timings: 9 am to 5 pm

• Entry Fee: For Indians: ₹50/adult, ₹20/child; and free of charge for children who are six years old and below.

• About the museum: Another interesting fact to note is that the museum also does car restoration, there are chances that you may get to see some of car restoration work in progress.

8. Spectate A Racing Event

Although the speed is not what one would generally think of when it comes to Greek culture, for those who love watching cars race, step into this racing arena where you will see an enthralling car racing event. The arena features a Formula 3 racing circuit track that is 2.1 kilometers in length and features 14 banked turns. Being home to a number of National Championships, bike racing and formula racing events, this is one of the most popular things to do in the city.

• Location: Chettipalayam, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

• Entry Fee: For adults it costs INR 690 and for children it is INR 590, while children below 3 years are allowed free entrance.

• Tip: Dress in casual wear and possibly bring swimwear or even an extra set of clothes

• What’s special: If the traveler is familiar with the know-how of racing there are also chances to participate.

9. Adiyogi Shiva Statue Visit 

Even if you are traveling to Coimbatore for a short time, do not miss the true marvel that is the Adiyogi Shiva Statue. This colossal statue is 112 feet tall and 147 feet long; it can be understood as a statue of Lord Shiva which is meant for finding inner and external peace and has transformed the entire city; interestingly this statue has found a place in the Guinness book of world records.

• Location: The venue of Maha Shivaratri is located at Isha Yoga Center Road, Velliangiri Foothills, Ishana Vihar Post, Coimbatore.

• Timings: 8 am to 8 pm

• Entry Fee: For adults – INR 690; For children – INR 590; Children below 3 years: free of charge

Though this statue was also incorporated into the Incredible India campaign, it is a good place for a street photographer.

10. Black Thunder Amusement Park

Get to the Black Thunder a theme based water amusement park, for a fun-filled day of things to do in Coimbatore with your friends and family. Spread over a 75-acre area, covered by green hills of Nilgiris, this adventure park has around 49 thrilling rides for all age groups. It is a great destination to spend time with your friends, family members and kids.

• Location: Ooty Main Road, Mettupalayam, Coimbatore

• Timings: 9 am to 5 pm

• Entry Fee: Adults: INR 690; Kids: INR 590; Below 3 years is Free.

• Tip: Dress in casual clothes, bring swim wear and maybe a change of clothes

• What’s cool: You can ride inside of a 1.8 kilometer moat that is around the park.

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