One Day Trip from Coimbatore
Here, we have mentioned about places near Coimbatore as well as Tourist spots near Coimbatore to make your journey convenient and lively.
One Day Visit to Places near Coimbatore
Madhurai is 221 kms. while Kabini is 225 kms. from Coimbatore. These places promise you great time with temples, dams, bird watching and wildlife. That is quite an experience! The back waters and beaches, boat races, temples and churches of Alleppey and Kumarakom, 235 kms. from Coimbatore, will render an enriching holiday for you. Enjoy trekking, rafting and hiking!
Travelling about 375 kms. from Coimbatore, you can visit Chikmagalur , a hill station. Pondicherry is 378 kms. from Coimbatore and has beauty of gardens, beaches, churches and Museums to offer to tourists. If you savour visiting palaces, museums, gardens and beaches, travel to Trivandrum in Kerala, just 385 kms. from Coimbatore. People go to Kovalam, 392 kms. from Coimbatore, for ayurvedic massage and for experiencing the serenity of beaches. Mangalore is not far too! Just 425 kms. near to Coimbatore and you can enjoy playing golf and basking in beaches or just visit temples, Churches and museums.
Did you know about the 'richest God on earth'? Head straight to Tirupati, 471 kms. from Coimbatore and a famous temple. Chennai (493 kms.) can also be your next destination as it the capital city. About 500 kms. further Coimbatore is Kanyakumari, famous for its beaches, temples, wildlife, Churches, gardens, forts and museums.
Bhavani is referred to as 'Triveni of South India'. It is around 121 kms. from Coimbatore city. It is dedicated to Lord Sangameshwarer and Goddess Vedanayaki. You can visit Conoor (hill station) easily as it is just 71 kms. from Coimbatore. There are many tourist spots here such as Law falls, Lamb's rock, Catherine falls, Sim's park etc. Kotagiri lies in the lap of Nilgiri hills, around 105 kms. from Coimbatore. Mettuppallayam is a town in the foothills of the Nilgiris,52 kms. from Coimbatore.You will enjoy the rail journey between Mettuppalayam and Ooty appreciating the beauty of nature throughout. Enjoy a picnic or go trekking, near Vaideki waterfalls,30 kms. from Coimbatore will enthuse you with positive energy.
Want to walk through tea plantations? Or just want to listen to music of nature from streams, waterfalls and dams, Valparai is the right place to head for! Valparai is 102 kms. from Coimbatore. Parambikulam-Aliyar is a multipurpose project. Rivers Parambikulam, Sholiyar, Palar, Aliyar, Thunakadaru, Nirar and Thekkadi supply water for irrigation and power generation. With a forest rest house and facilities for adventure sports, this place is indeed a lovely picnic spot.
Details of some of the places which you can visit in one day from Coimbatore are given below:
Black Thunder Theme Park (41 kms.)
Black Thunder Water Park is where you should be if you are adventurous and fond of thrilling rides! Enjoy travelling here by train as Coimbatore, Tiruppur and Mettupalayam railway stations are nearby. Accommodation is available in hotels in park premises. Health club, corporate conference, play zone for children and green lawns are other facilities available here.Mettupalayam Railway Station : 4 Kms.
Mettupalayam Bus Stand : 4 Kms.
Coimbatore Airport : 40 Kms
Nilgiris Hills
These are old mountain ranges and home to hill stations, namely, Kotagiri, Coonoor and Ooty. Here, you can enjoy seeing tea plantations, waterfalls and rejuvenate in nature's lap.How to Reach:
By AirThe nearest airport to the Nilgiris is in Coimbatore, 105 km from Ooty. Private taxi services and buses ply regularly.
By Rail
Major attraction of this place is the toy train, that is, the Nilgiri Mountain Railway (NMR) that connects Ooty with Mettupalayam and Coonoor.
By Road
Ooty is well connected to all the major towns such as Coimbatore, Trichy, Bangalore, Madurai, Kanyakumari, Mysore, Calicut and Tirupati. Auto rickshaws and taxis can be hired for commuting within the city.
Dhyanalinga Temple
This temple has a serene ambience, devoid of any rituals whatsoever, and is located on the foothills of Velliangiri mountains. It is located 30 kms. west of Coimbatore.Contact information and other facts
Address: Isha Yoga Centre, Velliangiri Foothills, Semmedu Post, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641114, India MapEmail: info@dhyanalinga.org
Perur or Patteeswarar Temple
This beautiful temple was built during the reign of Raja Raja Chola. It is believed that the idol emerged on its own, that is, it is a 'Swayambhu lingam'. The idol of Patteeswarar or Lord Shiva along with his consort Parvati or Pachainavaki and a golden statue of 'Nataraja' adorns the temple.Contact information and other facts
Address: Vadapatti - Perur Road, Perur, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641010, India MapKovai Kondattam
This is a theme park in Coimbatore and a nice place to spend your time with family and friends. There are many water games and adventurous activities such as rock climbing, wave pool, water dance and rock climbing. You may witness a few birthday parties and get together or product launches too! The park is located on Siruvani Main Road, Kalampalyam in Coimbatore.Contact information and other facts
Address: 2/347, Siruvani Main Rd, Durga nagar, Kalampalayam, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641010Timings: 10:30 am - 06:00 pm
Monkey Falls
Located in Annaimalai Hills range, this waterfall is quite a popular tourist spot. This is a pleasant tourist destination for obvious reasons! Peace, serenity and sound of waterfall and greenery all around.Contact information and other facts
How to Reach:
It is located 30 kms. from Pollachi (65 kms. from Coimbatore). You can hire a cab and reach here for some fun and frolic!Anaimalai Tiger Reserve
If you love to be in the company of animals, feed them and study their behaviour, this is just the place to be! There is wild bear, porcupine, flying squirrel, deer, jackal, sloth bear etc. in this sanctuary, about 65 kms from Coimbatore. It was renamed Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary in 1987.Thirumoorthy Temple
On the foot hills of Thirumoorthy hills lies this holy shrine with waterfalls all around and a peaceful ambiance. Panjalinga waterfalls is situated 3 kms. after climbing over the hills.The temple is 20 kms. from Udumalaipettai (on Highway from Palani to Coimbatore). You can take a bus from Udumalpet and reach here.
Contact information and other facts
How to reach
By AirCoimbatore Airport is the nearest airport with flights to and from all over India.
By Rail
Coimbatore is connected by rail to Chennai, Bangalore, Trivandrum, Mumbai, Delhi and other cities.
By Road
This place is well connected by road.