If you’ve never been to these places around Coimbatore, you have not met the right tour guide. There’s the Crocodile Farm in Amravathi Dam that is worth a visit, especially by animal lovers. You could go for an adventurous stay in the many tree houses in Annamalai Wildlife Sanctuary. If you are a fan of hilly climes, nothing like Valparai and its streams, waterfalls, and dense forests. And of course, the Queen of Hills, Ooty which is a must-visit hill station on any South side itinerary. Make a trip here during OCTOBER to AUGUST and don’t forget to watch he annual flower show at its terraced Botanical Gardens. he list is endless... read on.
TIRUPUR
This is a textile city. Hosiery centres are aplenty in this city. Just 50 km from Coimbatore, T-shirts and other banian materials are stitched here and sold overseas. There are thousands of banian textiles in Tiruppur. This is the place where the great Kumaran, who fought for the country's freedom, lived. He died holding the national flag in his hands. Distance 50 Km TTDC230-3176 Best time to visit - all through the year METTUPALAYAM This small town is just placed at the foot hills of the Nilgiris. It is about 52 km from Coimbatore.
Mettupalyam
The unique railway line between and Ooty is adventurous and joyous as it passes through green hills, tea plantations and forests. Distance - 52 Km TTDC-230-3176 Best time to visit - Dec-Mar
MONKEY FALLS
This is a wonderful waterfall that is located just some 65 kms from Coimbatore enroute to Valparai. Many tourists visit these falls on the way to Valparai, the queen of Annamalai Hills. Distance - 65 Km TTDC-230-3176 Best time to visit-Oct-AUGUST
PARAMBIKULAM-ALIYAR
This story is from the September 2022 edition of Coimbatore Travel & Shop.
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