Coimbatore -The Technology Hub
Coimbatore is the second largest city in the state of Tamil Nadu. For many years now, it has been a hub of technology with small and big industries flourishing. Coimbatore is a centre for cotton spinning and many industries manufacture equipment required for this sector. The predominance of the textile industry gave it the name Manchester of India. Today, Coimbatore is a centre for education with a large number of students flocking to the city seeking education.
Kovai, the Other Name
Coimbatore is also known as Kovai. People taking the Mettupalayam route to the hill station of Ooty often pass through Coimbatore. Coimbatore enjoys dry and salubrious weather since it is close to the mountains. Summer can be quite hot but in the evening a cool breeze blows lowering the temperature.
Coimbatore was part of the Kongu Nadu area in the olden days. It had a distinct cuisine as unlike the surrounding areas it was arid. It falls in the rain shadow area and the main crops are millets and peanuts. Coimbatore has large tanks that store water and people spend evenings on the banks to enjoy the cool breeze.
Coimbatore is famous for its delectable cuisine. There are many restaurants that have an iconic status. Coimbatore hotels of the three and four star category will ensure a comfortable stay. Coimbatore is famous for its biriyani also. Most people who come here buy large quantities of a sweet called “Mysorepa”.
Coimabatore occupies an important place in motor sports in India. There is a Formula 3 circuit and many rally teams. Ford builds formula cars here. Motor sports enthusiasts find that the Coimbatore hotels give them attractive packages during the racing season. Coimbatore also has a well maintained 18 hole course.
During summer, one can find many tourists stopping at Coimbatore on their way to Ooty. From Ooty to Coimbatore, the drive is only about 2 hours long. There is a train from Coimbatore to Mettupalayam which is at the foothills of the Nilgiris. From Mettupalam, you can take the mountain railway. While driving from Ooty to Coimbatore, you get to see several waterfalls.
The Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park is only 38 km away. Here you can forget the stress and strains of modern life. Make bookings well in advance if you wish to stay at the jungle lodge. The Singanallur Lake is also nearby and there you can see water birds that migrate here in winter.
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