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- Parks
- Museums
- Heritage buildings
- Nature and wildlife
- Places of worship Temples Mosques
- Sports
- Amusement parks
- Shopping malls
- Around Coimbatore
- See also
- References
{{Use Indian English|date=February 2018}}{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2018}}With its historic landmarks and buildings, wildlife reserves, cultural and art centers and parks, Coimbatore offers many interesting locations to visitors.[1] Parks- The Botanical garden was established in the year 1925 and administered by Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU). The botanical garden is spread over 300 hectares and exhibits many varieties of plants.
Museums- Government Museum showcases many artifacts.
- Ancient Industrial Artifacts Museum is located off Nanjundapuram road. Artifacts from the Old and New Stone Age are displayed. Prized collections include stone tools and gigantic burial urns from that era. The museum also houses antiquities excavated from Boluvampatti (copper bangles, stone beads), Vellalore and Perur (coins, jewellery and shell bangles). Another rare artifact is the stone slab inscription from Udumalpet that lists the rules and regulations to be followed as per the king's order.
- Gass Forest Museum – A museum for forestry established in the year 1902 by the then conservator of forests, Horace Arichibald Gass. It houses embalmed specimens of rare species of butterflies, birds, and mammals. One can see cultivation methods, model houses, armour of soldiers, and hunting equipment.
- Insect Museum - First of its kind museum in India with collections from as early as 1900. Part of the Agricultural University.
- G.D. Naidu Museum – It has an excellent collection of various scientific devices and gadgets. It has a collection of inventions by Gopalswamy Doraiswamy Naidu, who is also referred as the Edison of India. This is a must visit for all science history enthusiasts. One can also see the history of industrialization in Coimbatore. Open 8 AM to 4.30 PM on all days except Sunday. Entrance is free.
- Regional Science Center is a science park spread over 6.71 acres (near the road leading to CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex). It has a 5,000 sq ft textile gallery showcasing the textile industry's evolution, a 5,000 sq ft Fun Science Gallery, a 3D theatre for children, a giant globe and a portable mini planetarium.[2]
- Kasthuri Sreenivasan Art Gallery & Textile museum – The facility houses an Art gallery, a Textile Museum, an auditorium and a library. It is located on Avinashi road.
- Tamilnadu Police Museum - Showcases State Police history and collection of arms and other artifacts. Opened in 2018.
Heritage buildings- Town Hall is a heritage building in Coimbatore city, built in 1882 in honor of Queen Victoria, with stone and lime mortar. It is now part of the Coimbatore Corporation Administrative Buildings. It has more than 3000 sq feet built up area, a high ceiling, paneled shutters for the windows and timber trusses covered with Mangalore tiles for the roofing.
Nature and wildlife- Noyyal river – The township of Coimbatore once was surrounded by the Noyyal river and its canals, tanks, and rivulets. The Noyyal river and its interconnected tank and canal system, believed to have been originally built by the Chalukya Cholas kings.
- Lakes in Coimbatore – Coimbatore's lakes include Valankulam Lake, Krishnampatti Lake, Singanallur Lake, Seevagasintamani Lake, Kuruchi Lake, Perur Lake, Sulur Lake, Ukkadam Periyakulam Lake and Muthannan Lake amongst others.[3]
- Vaideki Falls is a waterfall situated in the outskirts of Coimbatore city about 35 km from Coimbatore.
- Sengupathi Falls is located 35 km (22 mi) from Coimbatore.
Places of worshipTemples- Perur Pateeswarar Temple – An ancient temple on the outskirts of the city, said to have been visited by some of the Nayanmars
- Marudamalai Murugan Temple – A 12th century temple for Murugan or Subramanya, situated in the Marudamalai Hills about fifteen kilometers from Coimbatore.
- Eachanari Vinayagar Temple
- Arulmigu Koniamman Temple[4]
- Puliyakulam Vinayagar Temple
- Ashtamsa Varadha Anjaneyar Temple
- Masani Amman Temple
- Dharmalinga malai
- Naga Sai Mandir
- Adiyogi Shiva statue, unveiled by Narendra Modi on Maha Shivaratri, 2017.
Mosques- Athar Jamad Masjid - An expansive 10,000 sq.ft. mosque which was completed in 1904 (construction started in 1860), under the supervision of 52 Athar (perfume) families who migrated from Tirunelveli. Built in Mughal and Italian architecture styles. Visited by Khrushchev during his 1955 visit to Coimbatore with Nehru. Towers are 85 feet high. Can seat 3000 during prayer.
Sports- Kari Motor Speedway is a purpose built auto racing circuit or race track, located in Orratukuppai, Chettipalayam. The track's length is 3.2 km. It was inaugurated in 2003 in memory of former formula race driver S. Karivardha. it is Coimbatore's first and India's second modern racing circuit.[5]
- Race Course
- Coimbatore Golf Club – This is an 18-hole golf course located in Chettipalayam in Coimbatore. It is a popular venue for major golf tournaments.[6][7]
- Kovai Hills Golf Academy is part of Kovai Hills, a 1000-acre fully integrated golf-centric township that also has an 18-hole par-72 championship golf course designed by David Hemstock. It is India's first golf academy with a 9-hole, par 3 golf course.[8]
- Nehru Stadium - football stadium and home to the I-league club Chennai City FC.
- Coimbatore Cosmopolitan Club
- Coimbatore Flying Club
Amusement parks - Black Thunder is a water theme park located in Mettupalayam, 40 km north of Coimbatore city. The park is spread over 65 acres and offers over 49 rides. It is located 40 km from downtown Coimbatore on the Ooty Road.[9] The park is surrounded by natural beauty of the Nilgiris hills.
- Kovai Kondattam is an amusement park located at Siruvani main road, Kalampalyam.
- Maharaja Theme Park is a theme park with multiplex situated at Neelambur, NH47, Avinashi Road.
Shopping malls - Brookefields Mall
- Fun Republic Mall
- Prozone mall
Around Coimbatore- Thirumurthyswami Temple
- Velliangiri Andavar Temple[10][11]
- Siruvani Waterfalls and dam are located 49 km from Coimbatore city. The dam was built in 1927. The reservoir at Siruvani was built for Tamil Nadu by the Kerala Government to meet the drinking water requirements of Coimbatore city.
- Anamalai National Park is a protected area located in the Anaimalai Hills of Pollachi, Valparai and Udumalpet taluks of Coimbatore District and Tirupur District. The park and the sanctuary are under consideration by UNESCO as part of the Western Ghats World Heritage site. It has numerous species of animals (including 5 endangered species), 250 species of birds and 315 species of butterflies.
- Silent Valley National Park is located about 60 km from Coimbatore. It represents one of the last patches of undisturbed rain forest in India.
- Baralikkadu is located about 70 km from Coimbatore. The best for Nature lovers for one day picnic. Best season to visit is from July to October.
See also References 1. ^http://www.coimbatore.tn.nic.in/tourism.html
2. ^{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/regional-science-park-inauguration-in-may/article3306693.ece |title=Regional Science Park inauguration in May | date=12 April 2012 | agency=The Hindu | accessdate=2013-05-19 |author=V. S., Palaniappan | location=Coimbatore}}
3. ^{{cite news | url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-03-16/coimbatore/31201108_1_lakes-construction-debris-and-sewage-water-bodies | title=Eight Coimbatore lakes to get commercial touch-up | date=16 Mar 2012 | agency=TNN | accessdate=2013-05-19 | location=Coimbatore}}
4. ^http://www.kovaikoniamman.tnhrce.in>
5. ^{{cite news | url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2003/12/01/stories/2003120102260100.htm | title=To Kari, With Love | date=1 Dec 2003 | agency=The Hindu | accessdate=2013-05-19 | location=Coimbatore}}
6. ^{{cite news | url=http://www.hindu.com/2011/02/02/stories/2011020250210200.htm |title=Coimbatore gears up for golf championship | date=2 Feb 2011 | agency=The Hindu | accessdate=2013-05-26 | author=Rozario, Rayan |location=Coimbatore}}
7. ^{{cite news | url=http://www.hindu.com/2010/07/28/stories/2010072854662000.htm | title=Coimbatore Golf Club gets a new ‘home' | date=28 Jul 2010 | agency=The Hindu | accessdate=2013-05-26 | author=Principal Correspondent | location=Coimbatore}}
8. ^{{cite news | url=http://www.hindu.com/2011/06/25/stories/2011062550420200.htm | title=Kovai Hills Golf Academy plans big | date=25 Jun 2011 | agency=The Hindu | accessdate=2013-05-19 | author=Rozario, Rayan | location=Coimbatore}}
9. ^{{cite news | url=http://www.hindu.com/2007/09/27/stories/2007092754680500.htm | title=Black Thunder sizzles with Exciting Attractions! | date=27 Sep 2007 | agency=The Hindu | accessdate=2013-05-26 | location=Coimbatore}}
10. ^http://temple.dinamalar.com/en/new_en.php?id=1614
11. ^http://poondivellingiriandavartemple.tnhrce.in/
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