Coimbatore is the commercial hub of South India located in the state of Tamil Nadu. Tourists can book personalized Coimbatore Tour Packages to have a relaxing vacation here. Visitors call the city as the "Manchester of South India". It homes big businesses and textile industries. As a gateway to Kerala, the city serves the curious travelers who want to explore the beauty of meticulously-carved structures. Most temples rooted in the grounds of Coimbatore have links to the ancient Buddhism and Jainism tradition. Tourists, who are on their way to Kerala, stop-by these temples to offer their prayers to the deities.
Sree Ayyappa Temple, Marudhamalai Temple, and Patteeswarar Temple are some of the major temples dating back to the pre-historic times. Stunning depictions of Tamil gods and goddesses beautify the architecture of these temples. Tourists visit Coimbatore during the months of Oct to March. This is the best time to visit Coimbatore and plan excursions to these temples. A perfect Coimbatore Package includes a walk-around to all the beautiful temples of Coimbatore. You must ask your tour operator to add in your Coimbatore Tour Package visits to these temples.
Spending time at the backwaters, exploring the historical destinations, or attending the cultural festivals are some exciting things to do in Coimbatore. In the months of September and December, you can attend amazing cultural festivals here. The city residents host these festivals and various other musical concerts.
The city of Coimbatore has a significant history. Famous dynasties like the Cholas, Delhi Sultanates, and the Vijayanagara Kings have ruled the city. It got its name from one of its rulers named the Kongu King who was known as Kovan. The tamils called the city Kovanpudur earlier. Over the time, it transformed into Koyambuthur, Koyamuthur, and finally Coimbatore. It has also been a witness to the Anglo-Mysore war, after which it was captured by the British troops in the year 1768.
Visiting Coimbatore with a large group of family members or friends? Well, you can plan exciting excursions with them to some lovely destinations here. There are many places to visit in Coimbatore such as wildlife sanctuaries, waterfalls, parks, and shopping centers. You must plan a visit to Siruvani Waterfalls, Monkey Waterfalls, Vaideki Waterfalls, and others. Your next visit should be dedicated to Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary and Annamalai Sanctuary. You can ask your tour operator to organize adventure activities at Topslip by including it into your Coimbatore Holiday Travel Package. Besides this, you must not forget to visit the top markets in Coimbatore. Markets like Sukravar Pettai, Khadikrafts, Handicrafts Emporium, etc., are famous here. You can shop for the beautiful fabrics and embellished clothing material from these markets.
Coimbatore is well-connected to the metropolitan cities of India. The Coimbatore Airport or Peelamedu Airport is the nearest airport to the city center. Besides this, the city has two main railway stations that are connected to all the major Indian states. These are the Coimbatore North Railway Station and the Coimbatore Junction. You must get air/ railway ticketing included in your Coimbatore Holiday Package to escape the queues, especially during the festive season or holidays. By road, you can board the state-run buses to or from Coimbatore. And, if you are up for a drive, then take the NH-47. It will connect you to the city center straight. More »
