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Coimbatore Tourism
The third largest city of the state, Coimbatore, the headquarters of a district
of the same name, is one of the most industrialised cities in Tamil Nadu.
Known as the textile capital of South India or the Manchester of the South,
the city is situated on the banks of the river Noyyal.
Coimbatore existed even prior to the 2nd century AD as a small tribal village
capital called Kongunad until it was brought under Chola control in the
2nd or 3rd century AD by Karikalan, the first of the early Cholas.
Among its other great rulers were the Rashtrakutas, Chalukyas, Pandyas,
Hoysalas and the Vijayanagara kings. When Kongunad fell to the British along
with the rest of the state, its name was changed to Coimbatore and it is
by this name that it is known today, except in Tamil, in which it is called
Kovai.
Located in the shadow of the Western ghats, Coimbatore enjoys a very pleasant
climate the year round, aided by the fresh breeze that flows in through
the 25 kms long Palakkad gap.
The rich black soil of the region has contributed to Coimbatore's flourishing
agriculture industry and, it is in fact that the successful growth of cotton
that served as a foundation for the establishment of its famous textile
industry.
The first textile mills came up as far back as 1888 but there are now over
a hundred mills. The result has been a strong economy and a reputation as
one of the greatest industrial cities in South India.
Coimbatore serves as an entry and exit point to neighbouring Kerala and
the ever popular hill station of Udagamandalam(Ooty). It is the disembarking
point for those who want to take the Mountain train that runs from Mettupalayam,
just 35 kms from Coimbatore. There are also regular bus services from Coimbatore
to Ooty.
Coimbatore Tourism
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