2-Day Coimbatore Itinerary: City Experiences

  1. Day 1: Marudhamalai Temple
    20 minutes (12km) from Coimbatore Railway Station

    Marudhamalai Temple is a hill temple dedicated to Lord Murugan. The temple is located at a height of 500 feet and offers stunning views of the Coimbatore city. The temple's architecture is a perfect blend of traditional and modern styles. The temple also has a small museum that houses ancient paintings and sculptures. Visitors can spend around 2 hours exploring the temple and its surroundings.

  2. Day 1: Gass Forest Museum
    40 minutes (16km) from Marudhamalai Temple

    Gass Forest Museum is a repository of various species of flora and fauna. The museum has a vast collection of preserved and stuffed animals, birds, reptiles, butterflies, and insects. The museum's highlight is a huge blue whale skeleton that welcomes visitors at the entrance. Visitors can spend around 1.5 hours exploring the museum and its exhibits.

  3. Day 1: Brookefields Mall
    20 minutes (5km) from Gass Forest Museum

    Brookefields Mall is a multi-level shopping mall that houses various national and international brands. The mall also has a food court that serves a wide range of cuisines. Visitors can spend around 2 hours shopping, dining, and relaxing in the mall.

  4. Day 2: VOC Park and Zoo
    20 minutes (7km) from Coimbatore Railway Station

    VOC Park and Zoo is a popular park and zoo located in the heart of the city. The park has numerous attractions like a mini train ride, toy ride, Japanese garden, and musical fountain. The zoo has a vast collection of animals like deer, monkeys, lions, tigers, and elephants. Visitors can spend around 2.5 hours exploring the park and zoo.

  5. Day 2: Perur Pateeswarar Temple
    30 minutes (12km) from VOC Park and Zoo

    Perur Pateeswarar Temple is an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple's architecture is a perfect specimen of Dravidian architecture. The temple has several intricately carved sculptures and paintings. Visitors can spend around 2 hours exploring the temple and its surroundings.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Marudhamalai Temple (2 hours, Free)
  • Gass Forest Museum (1.5 hours, INR 25)
  • Brookefields Mall (2 hours, INR 500 per person)
  • VOC Park and Zoo (2.5 hours, INR 50 for adults, INR 20 for children)
  • Perur Pateeswarar Temple (2 hours, Free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 570 per person

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can visit other attractions like Dhyanalinga Temple, Anamalai Tiger Reserve, and Siruvani Waterfalls. If you have less time, you can skip Gass Forest Museum and spend more time shopping at Brookefields Mall. Don't forget to try the local delicacies like Idli, Dosa, Vadai, and Sambar during your stay.

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