Coimbatore, The Manchester of South India

Coimbatore, the third largest city of Tamil Nadu, is one of the most important industrial cities in Tamil Nadu. This old city existed even prior to the 2nd century AD as the capital of a small tribal village. Situated on the banks of the River Noyyal, Coimbatore is located in the rain shadow region of the Western ghats, providing a very pleasant climate, throughout the year. The fresh breeze that flows in through the 25 km long Palakkad gap, refreshes your soul and mind on your travel vacations in Coimbatore. The rich black soil of the region is a major reason for Coimbatore's flourishing agricultural industry.

Coimbator is famous for its textile industry and is also called the Manchester of the South The thriving growth of cotton has served as a foundation for the establishment of Coimbatore's textile industry.
Coimbatore is the gateway to the neighboring Kerala and the popular hill station of Udhagamandalam (Ooty).