Motorsports, temples and a great people make Coimbatore an unforgettable mixture that you are sure to remember for many years.

Coimbatore is located in the foothills of the Nilgiris and surrounded on two sides by monstrous mountains and forests, it is the third largest city in Tamil Nadu.  It is also one of the oldest cities in India having a recorded history that reaches back as far as the second or third century AD.

Coimbatore’s Successes

Located in the Rain Shadow region of the Western Ghats has blessed Coimbatore with a pleasant climate year round, and equally blessed with a rich black soil that makes Coimbatore’s agricultural economy something to be reckoned with.  This is in fact the source of the cotton for the famous Coimbatore textile industry that has seen Coimbatore nicknamed the “Manchester of the south”.

Coimbatore is an interesting spot from a tourism point of view it has a rich flora and fauna aspect to it.  The forests here abound in commercially significant items such as teak, sandalwood, rosewood, and bamboo among other things.

Tourism in Coimbatore

Coimbatores Temple Gems

The Landscape is spotted with spectacular temples and monuments and these pull in tourists in huge amounts.  What is amazing is that some of these temples are over 1000 years old and still stand the test of time, both as a religious institution and more recently as a tourist attraction. Coimbatore and Tamil Nadu in general are known for their temples and their ascribed beauty and sacred associations. Amazing ancient sculptures and carvings in stone show a pictorially carved history are mostly found on the pillars of the temples and give many people information and teach what many would argue is the real tradition of the Hindu culture.

The People of Coimbatore

The city of Coimbatore is a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural destination, people here are inclusive of others but still hold true to their cultural roots.  The people of Coimbatore are well known for their hospitality, their friendliness and their honesty.  Many parts of the city have both Hindus and Muslims living in the same quarters, and while this has caused trouble in the past due to becoming targets of crimes, it is not often a problem in this day and age.

Petrol Heads Heaven in Coimbatore

Coimbatore is often referred to as the motor sports capital of India, and any petrol head will likely find themselves in some sort of gas fuelled frenzy of excitement.  Aside from the usual formula and grand prix Coimbatore is known for its collections of antique bikes, cars and jeeps. And many wealthy Industrialists own antique automobiles.