Coimbatore is the third largest city of the Tamilnadu state of India. As one of the most industrialized cities in Tamilnadu, Coimbatore is known as the textile capital of South India or the Manchester of the South India.

Situated on the banks of river Noyyal, Coimbatore existed even prior to the 2nd or 3rd century AD, ruled by Karikalan, the first of the early Cholas. Among its other great rulers were Rashtrakutas, Chalukyas, Pandyas, Hoysalas and the Vijayanagara kings.

Coimbatore offers many travel attractions, which pull tourists in good number. One of the hot attractions is the Coimbatore Agriculture University, a must visit. Coimbatore is a home to some of the fascinating temples known for their art and architecture. The magnanimous Perur Temple is one of seven Kongu Sivalayam. The Marudhamalai Temple is dedicated to Lord Subramanya. Coimbatore has also one of the oldest educational institutes of India - Forest College. Other travel attractions at Coimbatore are the Black Thunder, the Vaideki Water Falls, the VOC Park and Zoo, an amusement park.