Top Places To Visit In Coimbatore For First-Time Travellers

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Coimbatore

Coimbatore is known for its industrial strength and natural beauty. It boasts ancient temples like Marudhamalai and modern marvels like Dhyanalinga.

An idyllic scene of a train traveling through a picturesque countryside landscape, Coimbatore | Shutterstock

Marudhamalai Temple

Marudhamalai Hill has an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Murugan. The temple's architecture is in a Dravidian style, with colourful sculptures and intricately carved pillars.

The gopura of the beautiful Marudhamalai Temple, Coimbatore | Shutterstock

Dhyanalinga Yogic Temple

The Isha Foundation built a modern yet spiritually symbolic temple for meditation and rejuvenation. It attracts seekers worldwide and hosts yoga and meditation programs.

Inside the Dhyanalinga Yogic Temple | Official website: Isha Foundation

Gedee Car Museum

This museum displays antique cars and motorcycles, and the building design reflects automobile history. It showcases rare and classic vehicles like the 1903 Curved Dash Oldsmobile and Rolls-Royce Phantom II.

1956 Plymouth Plaza license-built by Premier Automobiles at Gedee Car Museum | Wikimedia Commons

Vellingiri Hill Temple

This ancient temple in the Western Ghats is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Its architecture blends in with the natural surroundings, creating a peaceful atmosphere.

A view of Vellingiri Hill | Official website: Isha Foundation

Anamalai Tiger Reserve

Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary, now known as a reserve, has a diverse range of flora and fauna, tropical forests and grasslands. It promotes conservation and eco-tourism.

A Crested Serpent Eagle sitting on a tree branch in Anamalai Tiger Reserve | Shutterstock

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The 7th century Perur Pateeswarar Temple of Coimbatore | Shutterstock
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