Coimbatore Tourism

The Waterfalls formed by the downstream of Kodiveri Dam is a wonderful spot with nice views of the falls (close to the dam). Since the falls are not heavy, anyone can easily reach bottom of the falls and enjoy. Bathing & swimmings in the pool at bottom of the falls is a memorable experience. You can also get a wide variety of fishes to eat. Bobbing in the water on a coracle is one option, though the rate for a ride will depend on one’s capacity to bargain. The lake is 150 metres long and one can sit back to enjoy the grass scented breeze. Going in the coracle little interior, one can see fisherfolk in action, laying nets for the next morning’s catch. On the other end of the bank of Kodiveri, tourists would be tempted to snap off delicious looking green mangoes that hang tantalisingly close. The entrance to the anicut at Kodiveri is a study in stunning contrast. On one side of the bridge, water flows without as much as a ripple. The other side, it gushes with bottled f...

Aliyar Dam is a charming location surrounded by Anamalai Hills with wonderful natural views.   Aliyar Dam is located in the Anamalai Hills of the Western Ghats. It is about 65 kilometres from Coimbatore in Valparai Mainroad. From Pollachi is about 25kms. and From Valparai is about 40 Kms. In Aliyar Dam there is a park, garden, aquarium, play area, Boat House Park. Monkey Falls and The Temple of Consciousness are the tourist attractions. It is located between Pollachi and Valparai. Built across Aliyar River between 1959 and 1969, the primary purpose the dam is to support irrigation.The view of the Anamalai range around the reservoir is a feast for the eyes and the view of the coconut groves from top of the dam is amazing. The dam offers a relaxing environment as the surrounding is beautiful with mountains and greenery all around. Children will enjoy the visit. The dam also offers boating services. A nominal entrance fee is charged for entry into the dam premises. Once the ...

Malampuzha, a little township on the foothills of the Western Ghats takes its name from the River Malampuzha. Nurtured by this tributary of Kerala's longest river, the Bharathapuzha, Malampuzha is a lush green town is a major tourist attraction for its trekking trails and the large irrigation dam. Around the reservoir of the dam are beautiful gardens and amusement parks. Boating facilities are available on the lake. Other attractions in the Malampuzha garden are the beautiful rock garden, the fish-shaped aquarium, the snake park, the ropeway which takes you on an aerial tour of the park, and the gigantic Yakshi (an enchantress) sculptured by Kanai Kunhiraman, a renowned sculptor of Kerala. The ropeway gives an amazing view of the whole park. It travels above the dams downstream. We could see the water flowing through. The most interesting feature of the rock garden is that the whole place is made of unwanted and broken pieces of bangles, tiles, used plastic cans, tins an...

"Just sitting silently for a few minutes within the sphere of Dhyanalinga is enough to make even those unaware of meditation experience a state of deep meditativeness" -   Sadhguru The  Isha Yoga Center- Dhyanalinga   is a   Yogic   temple   located 30 km from   Coimbatore,   Tamil Nadu The Dhyanalinga is set amidst the lush dense forests at the foothills of the Velliangiri Mountains, the first of its kind to be completed in over 2000 years. This powerful meditative space does not ascribe to any particular faith or belief system nor does it require any ritual, prayer, or worship. Situated at the foothills of the Velliangiri Mountains, Dhyanalinga is a colossal entity of eternal vibrations. The earth colors, the natural granite, and the fusion of irregular surfaces and shapes creates an ethereal ambiance and an apt atmosphere to receive the grace of the Dhyanalinga. Dhyanalinga was consecrated by Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev,...