What to Do in Erode

5 Things To do In Erode

1. Erode is famous for its textiles and turmeric. If you are visiting Erode, there are some things to do in Erode. Quality lungis, towels, bedspreads and pillow covers are available very cheap here. If you want to buy these items, Easwaran Kovil Street is the best place where you can find both wholesale and retail merchants. The garments are available at wholesale prices in place called Gani market located at walkable distance from Brough Road, one of the important roads of Erode.

2. Weekly market of banians, panties and innerware is conducted every Monday in Bhavani Main Road near Asokapuram. Turmeric market and marketing societies are located two kilometers away from bus stand. Those who are looking for new business opportunities may peep into these places during morning hours.

3. There are many leather tanning factories in Erode and so the footwears are available quite cheap. There are many footwear sellers in the city and if you want to order your custom made slippers or shoes, Rajajipuram is the best place where you should go.

4. Other things to do in Erode are visiting the parks and museums. Anna Periyar Memorial Museum is located in Periyar Street. This place is the birthplace of Periyar E.V. Ramaswamy, the veteran political icon. V.O.C. Park is located at the heart of the city and houses a mini zoo, a swimming pool and a stadium. The lush green vegetation in this park attracts everyone. Another park is SKM park, a private but well maintained park located in Periyar Nagar. This is a good place for kids and there are many swings in the park for them to play.

5. Things to do in Erode may not be restricted to the main city alone. There are many nearby retreats like Mettur Dam, Kodiveri Falls, Vellode Bird Sanctuary and Yercaud Hill Station in close proximity to Erode. Horse Mela is conducted once in a year in Anthiyur, near Erode and the horses are sold even for one lakh rupees. Interested people from various parts of Tamil Nadu come here to buy horses, cows and buffaloes.

Last Updated: 15/06/2012