Trekking in Coimbatore

The Manchester of South India, Coimbatore, has many gems to offer. Go on the best trekking tours in Coimbatore to the heavenly misty green hills of Valparai and enjoy thrill of the dense vegetation and rugged steep climbs around you. Other nearby treks include, Thusharagiri Waterfalls, Rajamalai, which is home to the Nilgiri Tahir; Thoovanam Falls and Anamudi Peak, near Munnar. Anamudi Peak is located at an altitude of 8842 Feet and promises a very thrilling albeit tiring hike! The Coimbatore Trekking Club organises a fabulous one-day trek at Parambikulam, which includes bird watching and bamboo rafting. Sign up for it. Alternatively you can trek to the Valankulam Lake and watch the sunrise from here. It is also a great spot for migratory bird-watching. Take a walking trek to the Monkey Falls and splash around in its roaring cascades.

Take the No 7 bus tour around the city starting from Gandhi Park and back. Visit the godly Isha Meditation Centre at the foothills of Vellingiri, for a truly elevating spiritual experience. Have filter coffee and a South Indian breakfast at Shree Annapoorna Restaurant, christened Pride of Coimbatore. While here, quench your thirst with the flavoursome and pure Siruvani water. Make a trip to Kari Speedway, a rare racing circuit in India. The happy people, a rich culture, ancient architecture and a raw and dense wilderness make for the best trekking tours in Coimbatore, offering you the pristine experience of a lifetime here.