Top Tourist Places in Coimbatore

Top Tourist Places in Coimbatore

The ‘Manchester of South India’ has its own set of attractions which are worth your time. From yoga and meditation centers to breath-taking waterfalls, there are plenty of tourist places in Coimbatore you will love spending hours at.

VYDEHI FALLS

The Vydehi waterfalls is situated some 35 km away from the Coimbatore city. People who pay a visit to Coimbatore must make it a point to visit the Vydehi waterfalls, as it is one of the most familiar waterfalls and is highly known for its magnificence.

ADIYOGI SHIVA STATUE

Surrounded by verdant green farms at the foothills of Velliangiri Mountains in the Western Ghats, Adiyogi Shiva Statue is the world’s biggest bust statue dedicated to the celebrated Hindu deity Shiva, which is carved out of 500 tons of steel. Located in the Isha Yoga Complex in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, the sculpture stands tall at a height of 112 feet.

MONKEY FALLS

The Monkey falls is an exemplary and archetypal out-of-doors coffee break spot, which is situated some 65 kilometers away from Coimbatore city and it is some 27 kilometers away from Pollachi to Coimbatore-Pollachi-Valparai main road.

VOC PARK AND ZOO

VOC Park & Zoo is an Amusement Park and Zoological Garden mostly visited by locals of Coimbatore for recreational purposes. This is a preferred picnic spot for families who get their kids to have a wonderful time and introduce their children to the world of animals. The park has a play area for the kids, an aquarium and a Jurassic Park where not just children but even adults can have fun.

NILGIRI BIOSPHERE NATURE PARK

Established in 1936, Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve or Nilgiri Biosphere Nature Park is an initiative of the government to preserve the rich flora and fauna of the Nilgiris. The park boasts of over 430 species of 25,000 plants in addition to several species of mammals, reptiles, birds etc.

KODIVERI DAM

Situated on the Bhavani River near Gobichettipalayam in Tamil Nadu, Kodiveri Dam is a scenic picnic spot and a major tourist attraction in the place. The dam is not only a tourist spot but it also provides irrigation water for over 25000 hectares of land.

GEDEE CAR MUSEUM

Gedee Car Museum is one of the few places in India where one can find cars made in Britain, Japan, France, Germany and America under one roof. The collection of cars is extremely well maintained and all the relevant information about the cars on display is mentioned for visitors to learn. It is, therefore, a favorite attraction for automobile freaks and engineering students.

ISHA YOGA CENTER

Isha Yoga Ashram in India is a non-profit and non-religious center, which has been drawing innumerable people from different parts of the globe since a long time. The ashram and yoga center was founded by Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev.

SIRUVANI DAM

The Siruvani falls and dam is situated some 37 kilometers to the west of Coimbatore city amidst the lush green Western Ghats. The river is clean and offers to its visitors some sensationally tasty water.

ALIYAR DAM RESERVOIR PARK

Aliyar Dam Reservoir Park is situated adjacent to the dam at the foothills of Anamalai Hills in Western Ghats. The park boasts of well-maintained gardens, orderly green lawns, swings for kids and play area etc.

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