
Coimbatore is the fastest growing and the third largest city in Tamilnadu, India. It is situated on the banks of river 'NOYYAL' and had existed as ‘Kongunad’, ruled by Karikalan, first of the early Cholas during the 2nd or 3rd Century AD. The British baptized the city as Coimbatore, the name with which it is known today world over and short and sweetly referred to as 'KOVAI' in Tamil. The Climate is comfortable throughout the year as it is surrounded by the Western Ghats and people call it 'POORMANS' OOTY.
Thanks to the rich black soil of the region and the hydroelectricity from the Pykara Falls in the Nilgiris Mountain. Since the 1930s lead to abundant growth of cotton in Coimbatore that served as a foundation for the innumerable cotton and textile industries leading the city to the popularly known as the 'MANCHESTER OF SOUTH INDIA'.
The city is known for the successful entrepreneurship of its residents resulting in a strong economy and a reputation as a city of 30,000 tiny, small, medium, large scale industries, as a host of premier educational institutions, a Mecca of Medical tourism through its many corporate hospitals and a place for respect and hospitality because of the Coimbatorean culture.
Neighbouring Getaways from Coimbatore: Kodaikkanal, Ooty, Yercaud, Valparai, Palani, Top Slip, Indira Gandhi National Park, Mudhumalai National Park, Thirumoorthy Hills, Vaidehi Water Falls, Black Thunder, Kovai Kutrallum, Monkey Falls, and so on ...
Around the City, the places of interest: Marudhamalai Temple, Perur Patteswaraswamy Temple, Forest College, Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Kari Motortrack, Dhyanalingam at Isha Foundation, Codissia fair complex and many more...
Hints on Coimbatore |
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| Area | 254 Sq.kms |
| Population | 42.72 lakhs (District) |
| Altitute | 411 mts (above msl) |
| Climate | Mild Winter Moderate Summer |
| Temperature | Summer Max: 34.7°C / Min: 21.1°C Winter Max: 32.2°C / Min 19.2°C |
| Rain Fall | 61.2cms annual |
| Season | Throughout the year |
| Rainy Season | September to November |
| Clothing | Tropical |
| Literacy | 73% |
| Language | Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi, and English |
| Distance from the Coimbatore Airport to Club | : | 15kms |
| Distance from Coimbatore Junction to Club | : | 05kms |
| Distance from Coimbatore Bus to Club | : | 07kms |

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