BEST PLACES IN COIMBATHORE

Pateeswarar Temple

It was in the 9th century that the rulers of the Chola dynasty got the Arulmigu Patteeswarar Swamy Temple built around the place that was believed to be the spot where Lord Shiva himself performed the Tandav dance. Its golden statue of Lord Nataraja, if not its stone carvings and fine specimens of art, is what puts the temple right among the top places to visit in Coimbatore.

Marudamalai Temple

marudamamalali temple - desicated to the hindu deity Lord Murugan or Kartikeya – is one of the religious tourist places in Coimbatore. The 1200 years’ old temple also has a colorful gopuram that amazes the guests. And that’s not all! The temple complex, built in a unique Dravidian style, is set in the picturesque surroundings of the of the Western Ghats. These hills are, in fact, considered to be a home to various medicinal herbs.

Eachanari Vinayagar Temple

For those looking for Coimbatore attractions of religious importance, Eachanari Vinayagar Temple is one place to be. The temple dedicated to Lord Vinayagar or Lord Ganesha is famous for one of the biggest idols of the deity in South India that it houses. While no Coimbatore sightseeing tour is complete without a visit to this place, it is during the Hindu festival of Ganesh Chaturthi that the temple sees maximum footfall.

Hill Temple

Velliangiri Hill Temple is located about 40 km away from Coimbatore and is considered to be one of the most respected religious places to visit in Coimbatore. The Hill Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva who is believed to sit on the Velliangiri Hill which has a height of 6000 feet above the ground. Tourists flourish in the temple as it is famous for being the most noticeable place of worship in and around Coimbatore. People can also view the hill for its natural resources and some unique herbs.

Sree Ayyappan Temple

Sree Ayyappan Temple is situated in the centre of Coimbatore which has its significance as the temple is dedicated to Lord Sree Ayyappa. The religious place is constructed on the same lines as the original Sabarimala Temple situated in Kerala is built. The style of architecture, rituals of performing the pooja is similar to the Sabarimala Temple. This is a must visit when you are in Coimbatore as it will give you a feeling that you are in Kerela.

Anubhavi Subramaniar Temple

Anubhavi Subramaniar Temple, located at 27 km away from Coimbatore is acknowledged as one of the most popular religious places to visit in Coimbatore. Tourists and locals both visit the temple owing to its uniqueness amalgamated with spiritual aura. There is a natural outflow expelling the water all the year round. For all the people who believe in spirituality, divinity must surely pay a visit to this temple when they travel to Coimbatore.

Victoria Town Hall

Spread across 3,000 sq feet, the Victoria Town Hall has been a landmark building to the city of Coimbatore. Any list of the top tourist places in Coimbatore is incomplete without the stone-and-lime-mortar building that has been around since 1882. Then built in the honor of Queen Victoria for city municipal meetings and other important gatherings, the heritage building is now a part of the Coimbatore Corporation Administrative Buildings.