Weekend Getaways from Coimbatore

All the weekend getaways from Coimbatore are worth a visit and are among the prime attractions while on a tour to Coimbatore. One of the most important industrial cities in Tamil Nadu, Coimbatore is an ancient city that existed even before 2nd century AD as the capital of a small tribal village.

Coimbatore is situated in the rain shadow region of the Western Ghats, on the banks of the River Noyyal. Coimbatore enjoys a very pleasant climate round the year, thus making it an ideal destination on a tour to Tamil Nadu. Coimbatore is renowned for its textile industry and is also called the Manchester of the South.

The weekend getaways from Coimbatore take you for excursions away from the main city. You can enjoy a nice weekend at the following getaways from Coimbatore –

• Black Thunder Amusement Park: This splendid amusement Park is located nearly 40 km away from Coimbatore.
• Anamalai Wildlife Sanctuary: Perched at a height of 1,400 meters in the Western Ghats near Pollachi, this place is home to a variety of flora and fauna.
• Top Slip: This small charming town, positioned about 37 km from Pollachi, is an ideal picnic spot nestled amidst the Anamalai Hills.
• Thirumoorthy Temple: Situated about 20 km from Udumalpet on the Highway from Palani to Coimbatore, this temple is nestled at the foot of the Thirumoorthy Hills adjoining the Thirumoorthy dam. A perennial stream flows by the side of Sri Amalingeswarar temple and nearby there is a waterfall. Just 25 km away is the Crocodile Farm at Amaravathi Dam.
• Siruvani waterfalls and Dam: Located 37 km west of Coimbatore, Siruvani waterfalls is renowned for the taste of the water of Siruvani. A bird’s eye view of the dam and the falls is truly mesmerizing.