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    5 popular tourist destinations in Coimbatore

    5 popular tourist destinations in Coimbatore
    Written by Sneha Das
    Apr 01, 2022, 07:03 pm 2 min read
    5 popular tourist destinations in Coimbatore
    Coimbatore has lots of temples, waterfalls and parks to explore. (Photo credit: Wikimedia Commons)

    Located in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, Coimbatore is the perfect place to spend a fun and memorable vacation with your family. The place has some ancient temples, ultra-modern buildings, stunning waterfalls, and mesmerizing mountains which makes it worth a visit. Coimbatore is also well-known for several adventure activities like trekking, rappelling, and canoeing. Here are five popular tourist destinations in Coimbatore.

    Marudamalai Temple

    Dedicated to Lord Murugan, the 1,200-year-old Marudamalai Temple is a must-visit when in Coimbatore. The temple is situated at an elevation of 500 feet on the Western Ghats and was built in the 12th century by Tamil Kings. The temple is built in Dravidian-style architecture with a colorful gopuram that astonishes the devotees. You can also find various medicinal herbs in the temple surroundings.

    Adiyogi Shiva Statue

    Your Coimbatore trip will be incomplete without visiting the iconic Adiyogi Shiva Statue that is nestled amid the lush green forests of the Velliangiri Mountains. The 34-meter-tall statue weighs 500 tonnes and was designed by Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev. It is a part of the famous Isha Yoga Center and also holds the Guinness World Record for being the world's biggest bust statue.

    Monkey Falls

    Located on the Pollachi-Valparai road in the Anaimalai Hills range of Coimbatore, Monkey Falls is visited by hundreds of tourists throughout the year. Surrounded by the stunning Anaimalai range and dense forests, this natural waterfall looks like white smoke when it merges with the pool. You can also visit the Azhiyar Dam and Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary from here.

    Eachanari Vinayagar Temple

    Eachanari Vinayagar Temple is the perfect place in Coimbatore to seek spiritual blessings. The temple is dedicated to Lord Ganesha and hundreds of tourists visit this temple during Ganesh Chaturthi. The idol here is six feet tall and the temple complex is built in Dravidian-style architecture. Visit this temple during September and October to celebrate the Ganesha Festival and experience the fun festivities.

    Voc Park and Zoo

    Voc Park and Zoo is basically a zoological garden and amusement park in Coimbatore that is quite popular among tourists, especially children. It is the perfect place to enjoy a fun picnic with your family. There is also a Jurassic Park inside for children to have some fun. The zoo is home to 500 animal species and 30 species of mammals, reptiles, and birds.

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