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Kodaikanal, Pollachi, Valparai, Wayanad, Mysore...

"If you've never been to these places around Coimbatore, you have not met the right tour guide. There's the Crocodile Farm in Amravathi Dam that is worth a visit, especially by animal lovers. You could go for an adventurous stay in the many tree houses in Annamalai Wildlife Sanctuary. If you are a fan of hilly climes, nothing like Valparai and its streams, waterfalls, and dense forests. And of course, the Queen of Hills, Ooty which is a must-visit hill station on any South side itinerary. Make a trip here during OCTOBER to AUGUST and don't forget to watch the annual flower show at its terraced Botanical Gardens. The list is endless... read on.

POLLACHI At a distance of 40 km away from Coimbatore lies Pollachi. It is the second commercial centre of Coimbatore district. The Mariamman temples and Subramanya temples are famous here. The five-hooded cobra, a Yali with a chain inside its mouth and the Zodiac signs are some of the sculptures in the temple stones.

Distance — 40 Km
TTDC—230-3176
Best time to visit — Aug-Jan

TIRUPUR

This is a textile city. Hosiery centres are aplenty in this city. Just 50 km from Coimbatore, T-shirts and other banian materials are stitched here and sold overseas. There are thousands of banian textiles in Tiruppur. This is the place where the great Kumaran, who fought for the country’s freedom, lived. He died holding the national flag in his hands. 

Distance – 50 Km
TTDC – 230-3176
Best time to visit – all through the year

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