Entertainment in Coimbatore

Entertainment & Recreation in Coimbatore - Coimbatore city is home many fascinating entertainment and recreational places that are worth visiting. There are temples, pilgrimage places and boat house to explore apart from shopping markets in the city. There are water sports activities for tourist along with visiting historical sites. Check out entertainment and recreation options available in Coimbatore city:

T.N.A.U. Agricultural College & Research Institute: built in 1906, it is one of the best examples of Indo-Saracenic architecture in India. The exposed brick facades, stone columns and the impressive dome are its distinctive characters. Cast iron balustrades & the timber staircase are special features.

Athar (Incense) Jamath Masjid: completed after 44 years of construction in 1904, the impressive mosque built by incense merchants stands out in its simplicity and elegance, with two domed minarets on the northern and southern walls, and beautifully decorated wrought-iron gates.

Victoria Town Hall: saved and restored by INTACH, the town hall on Big Bazaar Street has a portico with pointed Gothic arches and a balcony above. A colonnaded aisle runs on three sides with arched openings and stained glass windows.

Sangameswarar Temple: built by the Cholas in 11th century, it was closed with stone and sand to protect he deities during the war with Tipu Sultan. It was reopened in 1805 by Willian Garrow, collector of Coimbatore, and still retains some of the original inscriptions and oil paintings.

Perur Temple: about 7 km from downtown, the temple dates back to 11-13th century and is a unique example of Kongu Chola architecture. The famous Kanaka Sabhai (hall) was built by Alagadri Nayak of Madurai in the 17th century. The temple is profusely sculpted.


Black Thunder Resort
Address: Ooty Main Road,
Mettupalayam-641305
Contact: (95) 04254-226632
Spread over 65 forested acres of land at the foot of the Nilgiri Hills, before the climb up to Ooty, the resort makes an ideal day-long or weekend gateway. It provides a number of water-based games and rides, a speciality restaurant and bar, and accommodation. The resort is 41 km from Coimbatore (one hour by car) and 40 km from Ooty over the hill road (about 90 min).

Singanallur Boat House
Maintained by Coimbatore municipality, the boat house is about 5 km from the railway station and provides pedal and motor boats on the lake.