Best Day Out Places in Coimbatore

Located at an elevation of about 500 ft on the Western Ghat, Marudhamalai Temple is set atop a hill that offers picturesque views of the hillside. Marudhamalai Temple is known for its high vibrations and revitalizing atmosphere. That’s not it, the Dravidian-architecture of the Temple is completely awe-inspiring. At the first look, it seems like the edifice is touching the sky, literally! Lord Murugan or Kartikeya is the main deity of worship in the Temple as the devotees from all over the world pay a visit to the Temple in hopes of getting the pure blessings of the Lord. Another highlight of this temple is that it grows medicinal herbs which are used for making Ayurvedic medicines. Location: Temple Rd, Maruthamalai Adivaram, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641046Price: INR 5 per personTiming: Open on all days, 5.30 AM to 1 PM (morning hours) | 2 PM to 8.30 AM (evening hours)Best time to visit: All year long

It is quite an ancient temple which was built to worship Lord Pateeswara Swamy, commonly known as Lord Nataraja. The temple is situated at a distance of approximately 9 km from the main city and is largely known for its grand architecture, ancient artwork, paintings, sculptures, carvings, and relics. Moreover, when you enter the temple, you will find a majestic idol of Lord Pateeswara that has a scar on his face, given by Kamdhenu. This one is one of the biggest temples in Coimbatore and thus makes it to the list of the best places to visit in Coimbatore. Location: Perur Main Road, Perur, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641010Price: Free entry for normal darshan | INR 20 for special darshanTiming: Open on all days, 5 AM to 1 PM (morning hours) | 4 PM to 9 PM (evening hours)Best time to visit: March to April and December to January

One of the top tourist attractions in Coimbatore, this park is a fun-filled place to visit for some quality time with your family and friends. Kovai Kondattam is an electrifying amusement park known for its numerous water and dry rides, dashing cars, wave pools, aqua dance, rock climbing, video parlour, etc are to name a few. Other popular attractions of this park include, giant wheel, pirate ship, water slides, merry-go-round, food stalls, water falls, etc. There is no end to the amount of entertainment one can soak in during their time in this amusement park. Location: 2/347, Siruvani Main Road, Durga nagar, Kalampalayam, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641010Price: INR 500 per adult | INR 450 per child Timing: Monday to Saturday- 10.30 AM to 5.30 PM | Sunday-10 AM to 6 PMBest time to visit: February-April and August-December