ANAMALAI
WILDLIFE SANCTUARY :
This Sanctuary is situated at an altitude of
1,400 metres 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. The Amaravathy
reservoir in the Anamalais has a large number of crocodiles. There are
also many places of scenic beauty such as Karainshola, Anaikunthi shola,
grass hills, waterfalls, groves teak forests, estates, dams and
reservoirs. Arrangements are available at Topslip to take tourists around
the sanctuary on elephant back or by van.
TOPSLIP
It is a picturesque
locale in the Anamalai Hills. It is about 37 kms. from Pollachi. This
small town is an ideal picnic spot.
THIRUMOORTHY TEMPLE :
It
is situated at the foot of Thirumoorthy Hills adjoining the Thirumoorth
Dam. This is about 20 kms. from Udumalpet on the Highway from Palani to
Coimbatore. A perennial stream flows by the side of the sri
Amalingeswarar temple and nearby there is a waterfalls. The Crocodile
Farm at Amaravathi Dam is just 25 kms. from here. This place is being
developed as a District Excursion Centre. Regular buses are available
from Udumalpet.
SIRUVANI WATERFALLS AND DAM :
The
waterfalls and the dam are located at a distance of 37 kms. west of the
city. The water of Siruvani is known for its taste. The panoramic view
of the dam and the falls are of enchanting beauty.
PARAMBIKULAM-
ALIYAR MULTIPURPOSE PROJECT :
The project consists of a series
of dams interconnected by tunnels and canals for harnessing the
Parambikulam, Aliyar, Nirar, Sholiyar, Thunakadavu, Thekkadi and Palar
rivers, lying at various elevations, for irrigation and power
generation. The scheme is an outstanding example of engineering skill.
It is located in the Anamalai range.
ERODE :
Erode,
Headquarters of Periyar District, is the birth place of Periyar E.V.
Ramaswamy affectionately called Thanthi Periyar by the people of Tamil
Nadu. There are two ancient temples- one dedicated to Lord Siva and the
other to Lord Vishnu. There are some interesting inscriptions in these
temples. The handloom products of Erode are very famous. It is about 92
kms from Coimbatore.
BANNARI :
Located 83 kms.
from Coimbatore and 10 kms. from Bhavanisagar has the famous Mariamman
temple which attracts thousands of pilgrims.
CHENNIMALAI :
It
is an 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 for Siva. Vishnu and Brahma are located in one temple
complex.
POLLACHI :
This town is about 40 kms.
from Coimbatore on the way to Parambikulam-Aliyar Project. Next to
Coimbatore it is the leading town of the district and an important
commercial centre. A temple dedicated to Mariamman and another to
Subramanya are located here. There are beautiful stone carvings lime a
five hooded serpent, a Yali with a chain from its mouth and carved
zodical signs in the Subramanya temple.
PALANI :
The
temple of Lord Muruga is located on the Palani Hills. The presiding
deity is Dandayuthapani. The idol is made of medicinal herbs. It is one
of the six abodes of Lord Muruga and one of the major pilgrim centre in
South India next only to Thirupathi. An electrically operated winch
takes the pilgrims to the top. It is 105 kms. from Coimbatore.
AVINASHI
:
The Avinashi Lingeswarar temple located her is about 40
kms. from Coimbatore. Avinashi is also known as South Varanasi. Dating
back to the 12 th century A.D. this is the biggest temple in Coimbatore
District built by the Cholas. There are some fine stone carvings in this
temple.
THIRUPPUR :
An important textile centre in
Coimbatore district, it is also famous for hosiery products. Thiruppur
is also closely associated with Thiruppur Kumaran, one of the valiant
freedom fighters. It is 50 kms. from
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