Nearby Attractions in Coimbatore

Nearby Attractions in Coimbatore

Though Coimbatore is an industrial city, people visit the place for tourist purposes also. There are many Hindu temples located in and around the city that attract tourists from various parts of India. They are famous spiritual destinations and many of them have long lasting history. Some of the temples like Marudhamalai Hill Temple, Perur Shiva Temple and Anjeneyar Kovil at Peelamedu attract devotees throughout the year. Apart from these holy places, there are also some theme parks and water theme parks located in its vicinity. So even if you visit the city for other purposes, spend a day or two to explore all these wonderful places that will surely entertain you to your hearts’ content.

Last Updated: 05/08/2012

• Kodiveri Dam

  Near Gobichettipalayam, Erode District

  Distance from Coimbatore :74 km;

  Time to Reach from Coimbatore :1h, 24 m

  Kodiveri Dam also called Kodiveri Falls is situated 10 kilometers from Gobichettypalayam and 55 kilometers from Erode. The overflow of the dam falls down as waterfalls and is one of the picnic spots in Erode.   People gather here especially in summer season. There is children’s park wit...

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• Black Thunder

  NH 67, Coimbatore

  Distance from Coimbatore :38 km;

  Time to Reach from Coimbatore :0h, 42 m

  Black Thunder is the water theme park situated in the foothills of the Nilgiri Mountains. It spreads over an area of about 65 acres of land and has many thrilling rides and slides. It has many modern water sports, lazy river and wave pool. There is also a resort adjacent to that with deluxe rooms an...

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• Bhavani Sagar Dam

  Tamil Nadu

  Distance from Coimbatore :62 km;

  Time to Reach from Coimbatore :1h, 6 m

  Bhavani Sagar Dam is also called Lower Bhavani Dam and is located on the River Bhavani and is the biggest earthern dam in the country. There is a garden in front of the dam and is considered to be a good picnic spot. There are swings, boating facilities and slides for kids. These things make this sp...

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• Aliyar Dam Reservoir Park

  Coimbatore District, Tamil Nadu

  Distance from Coimbatore :66 km;

  Time to Reach from Coimbatore :1h, 2 m

  Aliyar Dam Reservoir spreads over an area of 6.48 square kilometers and is one of the recreational spots with park, garden, aquarium, mini theme park and play area. Boating facility is also available. The place has a scenic beauty with mountains all around it. Ambarambalayam Darga is situated near t...

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• V O C Park and Zoo

  Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

  Distance from Coimbatore :4 km;

  Time to Reach from Coimbatore :0h, 8 m

  V O C Park and Zoo is located near Gandhipuram Bus Stand and is named to commemorate VO Chidambaram Pillai, the Indian freedom fighter. In this park there are many swings, slides, toy train and see saw that will make kids delightful. Apart from them, there is also a mini zoo that has many reptiles, ...

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• Botanical Garden Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

  Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

  Distance from Coimbatore :5 km;

  Time to Reach from Coimbatore :0h, 6 m

  Tamil Nadu Agriculture University has a botanical garden that spreads over an area of about 300 acres of land which is called TNAU Botanical Garden. There are many species of plants and trees seen here and also there is a nursery that sells plants. They teach the people about growing plants and orga...

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• Gass Forest Museum

  Cowley Brown Road, R. S. Puram, Coimbatore

  Distance from Coimbatore :4 km;

  Time to Reach from Coimbatore :0h, 6 m

  Gass Forest Museum was established by the Englishman Henry Anderson Gass in the beginning of 20th century. Originally it was started in Madras and later it was extended to Coimbatore when the forest college was opened here on 1st July 1912. There are many exhibits in the museum under different categ...

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• G. D. Naidu Museum

  Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

  Distance from Coimbatore :6 km;

  Time to Reach from Coimbatore :0h, 12 m

  G. D. Naidu was an Indian inventor born on 23rd March 1893 in Kalangal near Coimbatore. He was interested in inventing new things and so was referred to as the Edison of India. He has invented an electric razor, fruit juice extractor, five valve radio sets and two seater petrol car and many more ite...

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• Maharaja World Theme Park

  Avinashi Road, Coimbatore – 641014

  Distance from Coimbatore :6 km;

  Time to Reach from Coimbatore :0h, 12 m

  Maharaja Theme Park is an amusement park near Coimbatore. It is one of the favorite spots of people. There are many types of innovative rides that will pump your adrenaline. You also can enjoy the water sports that will give you a good relief in summer season. The snack bar, the fast food restaurant...

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