Perur Temple
This Temple is 7 kms from Coimbatore Railway Station and was constructed by Karikal Cholan over 1500 years ago. There are shrines to the presiding deity Patteeswarar and his consort Pachainayaki and some elegantly carved sculptures in the Kanagasabai hall.
Marudhamalai Temple
Dedicated to Lord Subramanya, this hilltop temple is one of the most visited temples in the region, the reason being that the residing deity Dandayuthapani is believed to have performed several miracles here. Thai Poosam and Tirukarthigai festivals are celebrated with great pomp and gaiety at this temple. Marudhamalai is 12 kms from the Railway Station.
Forest College
One of the oldest institutions of its kind in the country, the Forest College is situated 3.5 kms. north of the Railway Station. The College Museum is worth a visit. It trains Forest rangers.
Anamalai Wildlife Sanctuary
This Sanctuary is situated at an altitude of 1,400 mts in the Western Ghats near Pollachi ( about 90 Kms from Coimbatore ). The area of the sanctuary is 958 sq. kms. It has various kinds of fauna like elephant, gaur, tiger, panther, sloth bear, deer, wild bear, wild dog, porcupine, flying squirrel, jackal, pangolin, civet cat and birds like rocket tailed drongl, red whiskered bulbul, black headed oriole, tree pie, spotted dove, green pigeon etc.
Chennimalai
It is important Handloom Weaving centre. It is 30 Kms from Erode and 80 Kms from Coimbatore.
Kodumudi
It is 40 kms from Erode and 105 Kms from Coimbatore. A special feature of this place is the shrines of Siva, Vishnu and Brahma are located in one temple complex.
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