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Adiyogi Shiva Statue

Surrounded by verdant green farms at the foothills of Velliangiri Mountains in the Western Ghats, Adiyogi Shiva Statue is the world’s biggest bust statue dedicated to the famous Hindu deity Shiva, which is carved out of 500 tonnes of steel. Located in the Isha Yoga Complex in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, the sculpture stands tall at the height of 112 feet. The Guinness World Book of Records recognised the statue as the “largest bust sculpture” which is 34.3-metre tall excluding plinth, 45 meters long and 7.62 meters wide. Designed by the founder of Isha Foundation- Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev, the statue was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the 24th of February, 2017. The sculpture was constructed with the idea to inspire and promote yoga, and the statue is called “Adiyoga” meaning “the first yogi” as Lord Shiva is known to be the originator of yoga. Read More

Aliyar Dam Reservoir Park is situated adjacent to the dam at the foothills of Anamalai Hills in Western Ghats. The park boasts of well-maintained gardens, orderly green lawns, swings for kids and play area etc.

The Anubhavi Subramaniar temple is one of the most famous temples situated in close proximity to Coimbatore. With a spiritual aura known for its uniqueness, this temple is visited by vacationers and locals alike. One of its main attraction is the natural outflow, which expels water 12 months a year. A miraculous discovery, the temple is quite popularly known and people never fail to make it a part of their sojourn.For all those who have utmost faith in spirituality and divinity and great hopes in religious beliefs, this temple is the place to be when in coimbatore. Get lost in its sense tingling semblance and pray in a noise free and peace radiating environ. Read More

Located in the centre of the city of Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu, India; the Sree Ayyappan Temple is a significant temple that is dedicated to Lord Sree Ayyappa. This temple in Coimbatore has been built on the same lines as of the original Sabarimala Temple in Kerala and thus is rightly honoured as the second Sabarimala Temple by devotees. In fact, not only the style of architecture but also the styles and methods of performing pooja at both the temples are similar. A visit to the Ayyappan Temple would thus make you feel as if you are in Kerala. The Ayyappa Temple has been built following the traditional styles of architecture and is a pure delight for architecture lovers, history buffs as well as religious devotees. The temple attracts a huge number of devotees from all across the country all year round. These pious devotees visit the temple to seek the blessing of Lord Ayyappa, as well as use the temple as a mid-station for rest before they set out on their Sabarimala Pilgrimage. Read More

Black Thunder Theme Park is an expansive water park in Coimbatore that covers an area of 75 acres of land and has an array of water-themed rides. Those looking for a splendid escape near Coimbatore in the scorching summer heat must visit the Black Thunder. The park has rides to suit every age group and includes thrilling and relaxing experiences right from Dashing Boats, Volcano, Dragon Coaster, Kiddies pool, Wave pool to a Wild River Ride. One needs to just pack their essentials and head here with their family and friends. Black Thunder is quite spoken about for its helpful and attentive staff and the facilities they provide. The park also has a food court inside the premise that serves delicious snacks and meals, a perfect place to grab a bite in between rides. Lockers are provided to all the guests to keep their valuables safe while they enjoy their rides and recreational activities. Also, showers and changing rooms are available in plenty for convenience. It is probably one of the few attractions that have a separate feeding room for mothers. With so much thought put in to build and maintain the theme park, it is indeed an attraction where families can spend hours together. Read More

Brookefields Mall is an attraction famous for shopping and recreational activities in Coimbatore. From apparel to shoes and accessories, you name it, and they have it. It is a perfect place to buy stylish and trendy outfits or to put a look together for an important event. The mall also has many other facilities that tourists can use for recreational purposes and get a glimpse into the happening lifestyle of Coimbatore. Other than shopping, Brookefields Mall also has a food court that serves cuisine of various varieties. The mall also has parking facilities, a Gaming Zone, Fun City and a Multiplex Cinema with six screens. The enormous area makes it one of the biggest malls in the city and a perfect attraction for all age groups, from the elderly to toddlers to spend one entire day bonding over a few fun activities and a meal. Read More

Within half an hour's drive from the city of Coimbatore stands the shrine of Vinayagar at Eachanari dedicated to Lord Ganesha. The temple follows typical Dravidian style architecture and is imbibed with a peaceful spiritual vibe around it. The story of the deity follows a myth that has been passed down from one generation to the next. The tale of a cart getting stuck in the mud and a temple being created as per the God's wish a common and recurring folklore heard in many places all around India. It is more or less the same here as well. Needless to say that the temple celebrates the birth date of the deity every year with lots of grandeur and invites more people than any other day. Ganesh Chaturthi is a busy time in this temple. Devotees flock here to show their devotion to Lord Ganesh every day, and the more pious and devout ones choose the early morning Homam yajna or fire ritual to attend. This is a costly affair, to both perform the offerings as well as to witness, because it is one of the most sacred forms of offerings done in any Hindu temple. Read More

Gass Forest Museum is a natural history museum in Coimbatore located inside the premises of the Forest College Campus. The museum has several relics of wild and domestic animals stuffed and preserved to make them look real. It invites a lot of tourist influx all through the year.

Gedee Car Museum is one of the few places in India where one can find cars made in Britain, Japan, France, Germany and America under one roof. The collection of cars is exceptionally well maintained, and all the relevant information about the vehicles on display is mentioned for visitors to learn. It is, therefore, a favourite attraction for automobile freaks and engineering students. Along with the cars built internationally, there are a few Indian cars as well including the prototype of a low car designed by G.D.Naidu. The collection has antiques and some new and rare versions of automobiles Each machine on display is the outcome of utmost dedication and meticulous work of the engineers who spent months and even years to build those engineering marvels. Gedee Car Museum also has a team that works on restoring rare and antique automobiles depending on the availability of the components to get the cars back to their workable condition. Kids and adults both find this attraction worth a visit to learn about the beautiful, colourful and shiny cars from all over the world. Read More

Isha Yoga Ashram in India is a non-profit and non-religious center, which has been drawing innumerable people from different parts of the globe since a long time. The ashram and yoga center has been founded by Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev. The introduction to the Isha Yoga Program ranges from a period of 3-7 days along with a rejuvenation retreat or yoga-intensive retreat, which focuses on overall health and well being of an individual.The setting of the yoga center is awesome at the base of Velliangiri Mountains in Tamil Nadu. The place is at a distance of 18 miles from Coimbatore. Read More