Museums in Coimbatore

Popularly called the Manchester of South India due to its booming textile industry, Coimbatore lies nestled within the Western Ghats. Big businesses, friendly crowd, botanical gardens, and cosmopolitan vibes – that’s what it is all about!

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Things To See & Do

GD Naidu Museum

GD Naidu Museum

An Automobile Heritage
Built in remembrance of GD Naidu, automobile enthusiast, prominent industrialist and philanthropist in Coimbatore, this museum hosts a range of vintage and unique cars collected from all over the world.

1-2 hours

Suggested Time

Best Time To Visit Coimbatore

Perfect for travelling all year round

  • OCT-MAR

    Peak Season

  • JUL-SEP

    Moderate Season

  • APR-JUN

    Off-season

  • What To Expect:Pleasant weather during the day with slightly colder nights.
  • Things You'll Love:Treks around the city, local temple visits and shopping for high quality cotton clothing.

FESTIVALS AND EVENTS

1/2

Coimbatore Shopping FestivalDecember/January

Koniamman Temple Car FestivalMarch

PongalJanuary

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Flight to Coimbatore Airport

4h 30m . One way

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₹7,770

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Flight to Bengaluru Airport, then Flight to Coimbatore Airport

5h 40m . One way

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₹9,272

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3 STAR HOTELS

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Average Price

₹3,292

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Hotel Vijay Park Inn, Gandhipuram

Hotel Vijay Park Inn, Gandhipuram

Ram Nagar

3.4/5

₹3,699

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Wood Haven Inn

Wood Haven Inn

Peelamedu

4.5/5

₹2,877

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IBIS Coimbatore City Centre - An Accor Brand

IBIS Coimbatore City Centre - An Accor Brand

Puliakulam

3.8/5

₹3,300

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₹4,699

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Fairfield by Marriott Coimbatore

Fairfield by Marriott Coimbatore

Peelamedu

4.3/5

₹6,099

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Gokulam Park

Gokulam Park

Chinniyampalayam

4.3/5

₹4,971

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Lemon Tree Hotel Coimbatore

Lemon Tree Hotel Coimbatore

Kalapatti

4.3/5

₹3,027

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5 STAR HOTELS

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₹8,526

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RADISSON BLU COIMBATORE

RADISSON BLU COIMBATORE

Peelamedu

4.4/5

₹9,403

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Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Race Course, Coimbatore

Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Race Course, Coimbatore

Gopalapuram

4.3/5

₹7,425

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Vivanta Coimbatore

Vivanta Coimbatore

Gopalapuram

4.4/5

₹8,750

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Exploring a destination like Coimbatore

While planning a holiday to Coimbatore, we recommend you go through this trove of information to make the most of your holiday. Coimbatore is a Heritage destination and is best experienced when visited during October, November, December, January, February and March as you can pleasant weather during the day with slightly colder nights here. One can also plan a holiday during July, August and September to enjoy heavy rains leading to cool days and pleasant nights. For people looking to the ditch the crowd, visiting Coimbatore during April, May and June is also a great way of exploring the destination.

Coimbatore is also known for its Coimbatore Shopping Festival, Koniamman Temple Car Festival, Pongal and Ayudha Puja which are celebrated in the months of December/January, March, January and September/October (9th day of Navratri) respectively. While here, you must definitely visit and explore Perur Pateeswarar Temple known for its Built in the 2nd century by Karikala Chola (a Tamil king), this temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, also known as Pateeswarar. Many regard this as the place where the Lord performed the divine dance of Ananda Thandavam. Marudhamalai Hill Temple is another one in the top places to visit in Coimbatore known for its Built in the 2nd century by Karikala Chola (a Tamil king), this temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, also known as Pateeswarar. Many regard this as the place where the Lord performed the divine dance of Ananda Thandavam. We recommend that you do give a visit to these places to learn about the history and culture of Coimbatore better. Have a happy, safe and an unforgettable holiday in Coimbatore!

FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions about Coimbatore

What are the best places to visit in Coimbatore?

The most loved attractions in Coimbatore are Perur Pateeswarar Temple, Marudhamalai Hill Temple and Traditional Sarees Shop Coimbatore.

What are the things that you should not miss out on when you are in Coimbatore?

If you are a true traveller, you should definitely not miss out on Perur Pateeswarar Temple, Marudhamalai Hill Temple, and Traditional Sarees Shop Coimbatore when you are in Coimbatore to make a funfilled vacay.

What are the top things to do in Coimbatore?

Coimbatore is an incredibly lively place and is popularly known for its topmost things to do like Perur Pateeswarar Temple, Marudhamalai Hill Temple, and Traditional Sarees Shop Coimbatore. You will have a great time here, then why wait? Book your trip now!