Coimbatore
Coimbatore District comprises major towns of Tirupur, Mettupalayam,
Pollachi, Udumalpet, Palladam. It is number one revenue district
in the state of Tamil Nadu with revenues crossing more than
Rs. 6000 Crores. Coimbatore is famous for Schools, Universities,
Engineering Colleges, Medical, Management Schools, Textiles-
Yarn, Knitted Garments, Handlooms, Textile Machinery, Motors,
Pumps, Industrial goods, Cotton, Tea, and Software.
Tourist Attractions :-
V O C Park
V O C children's park is named after the freedom fighter V.
O. Chidambaram. It encloses a mini Zoo, models of prehistoric
dinosaurs, Children' Train, Swings other play equipments making
it an interesting and engaging amusement park for the children.
Thirumoorthy Temple
Thirumoorthy Temple at the foothills of Thirumoorthy Hills
near Thirumoorthy Dam is a popular get away of Coimbatore.
Thiruppur
The popular textile market 50 km from Coimbatore, it is famous
for hosiery products and is also known for its association
with 'Thiruppur Kumaran', one of the gallant freedom fighters.
Anamalai Wildlife Sanctuary
It is also known as Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and is
said to be an ecological paradise.
Khadi Gandhi Gallery
The Khadi Gandhi gallery was set up on 15th of July 1970 and
displays pictures of Gandhi right from his birth to his death.
Perur Patteeswaraswamy Temple
7 km from Coimbatore, Perur Patteeswaraswamy temple is situated
on the shores of River Noyyal. It is one of the most popular
temples of Coimbatore and has huge statues. |
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