The Perur temple built over 1500 years ago by the great Chola king Karikal Cholan is located at a distance of 7 km from Coimbatore city. The temple dedicated to Lord Shiva has the shrines of Lord Patteeswarar and his consort Pachainayaki. The Kanagasabai hall inside the temple complex has some of the most beautifully carved sculptures. The festival of Panguni Uthiram is celebrated during the month of March with much pomp and gaiety.
The famous hilltop temple of Marudhamalai is located at a distance of 12 km from the city. The temple is dedicated to Lord Dandayuthapani and is one of the most visited places with a number of miracles reported everyday.
The V.O.C Park inside the city is a good spot for holidaying. Named after the veteran freedom fighter V.O Chidambaram, the park houses a mini zoo and play areas for children with beautiful models of prehistoric animals. The Government Museum housing various tribal artifacts is located in the V.O.C park road. The museum has some amazing display of megalithic burial materials, coins, treasure trove materials, fossil remains and various other tribal artifacts.
The Khadi Gandhi gallery displays pictures of Gandhi from his birth to his death. The various artifacts and pictures related to the life of Mahatma Gandhi are arranged into five separate galleries offering glimpses of various aspects of this charismatic leader.
The Forest College situated at a distance of about 4 km from the city is one of the oldest of its kind in India. The college museum houses some of the most amazing fossilized remains of plants and animals. The rare collection of zoological and botanical specimens on display at the museum is worth a visit.
The scenic Siruvani Waterfalls and the adjoining Dam are located at a distance of 37 km from the city. The water in Siruvani is well known for its minerals and amazing taste. You can have some of the most scenic views of breathtaking beauty here.
At a distance of 90 km from Coimbatore is the pristine wildlife sanctuary of Anamalai, situated at an altitude of 1,400 meters above the sea level, nestled in the majestic Western Ghats.
The hill station of Ooty nestled in the verdant Nilgiri Hills is at a distance of 87 km from the city.
The famous Mudumalai Wild Life Sanctuary is situated at a distance of 67 km from the city of Coimbatore. The Sanctuary has immense dense foliage and is home to a variety of animals including tigers, leopards, elephants, deer and birds of all sorts. Elephant rides inside the sanctuary are a major attraction.
