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Coimbatore Tourism

Coimbatore is a beguiling city and a must-visit destination located in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The previous name of this city was Kovan that was changed to Koyambatoor. After some time, Koyambatoor was anglicized and Coimbatore became the official name of this city. It is tagged as the second largest city in Tamil Nadu after Chennai. It is also referred as the 'Pump City' of India as it supplies motors and pumps to a majority of the Indian states.

Located in the foothills of Western Ghats, Coimbatore is elevated 1,350 feet above the sea level. It's rough terrains sprawl over an entire area of 246 sq. km. and are fed by the waters of the River Noyyal that flows through it. The region of Coimbatore is surrounded by green vegetation & has a tropical climate. It encounters the summer season with an average temperature of 35°C and pleasant winters with a median mercury level of 17°C.

The region of Coimbatore is exquisite. It houses the remarkable attractions that are flocked by visitors on a large scale. These places are the Western Ghats, Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, Coimbatore Wetlands, along with the bustling markets of the city.

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