When you visit Coimbatore the only trouble you will have in planning your trip is figuring out where to start.  There is something for everyone to do who visits the city.  There are many locations of religious importance, including many temples that are open to visitors.  For example, just 10km from the city is Eachanari Vinaygar Temple, home to one of the largest  deities in south India. It is one of the oldest temples in the area, dated to 1500A.D.  

In understanding the important role industry plays in the city’s economy, there is the G.D. Naidu Industrial Exhibition -- celebrating the contributions made by Naidu to the field of automobiles, electronics, mechanics, and agriculture.  For more history, you can visit Perks Pyramid.  There are also amusement parks.   Black Thunder is the most popular water park in Asia.  It is nessled into the beautiful natural area.  It is easily accessible by bus and train.  Kovai Kondattam is a complete entertainment park, full of rides, that is environmentally friendly.

In the summertime there are Mariamman festivals held at the many Amman temples in the city.  It is one of the major events of the summer.  There are other traditional Hindu festivals including Pongla, Deepavali, Ayudha Pooja.  During this period of time all stores are cleaned and painted.  There are some educational destinations that are especially friendly those traveling with children.  In the center of the city is Nehru Stadium: VOC Park, where there is an aquarium, small zoo, and small train for children to ride.  About 37km west of Coimbatore is Siruvani Waterfalls and dam, which has spectacular views.