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Coimbatore is an important industrial city, which is located in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Being an important textile-manufacturing centre in India, it is also known as the 'Manchester of South India'. There are more than a hundred textile mills in and around Coimbatore apart from a number of other manufacturing units, which produce engineering equipment and electronic items.

Coimbatore lies at the foot of the quaint Nilgiri Hills. Its vicinity to the Nilgiri hills gives Coimbatore a pleasant climate that is much cooler than the coastal regions of Tamil Nadu. Travellers visiting the Nilgiri hills from the south use Coimbatore as their base.

While at Coimbatore you can visit the Botanical Garden, the Agricultural College Museum and the VOC (V.O Chidambram) Park. You can also purchase textiles and readymade garments in Coimbatore, as it is an important textile-manufacturing centre in India.

The Botanical Garden of the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University is one of the main attractions of Coimbatore. It is located towards the west of the city centre. The Botanical Garden is spread over an area of 300 hectares and has a good collection of different species of flowering plants and trees.

The Agricultural College Museum is located near the Botanical Garden and is a part of the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University. This museum has an interesting collection of different minerals, rocks, pests, insects and diseases that afflict plants and trees.

The VOC Park is an interesting place to visit in Coimbatore, especially if you are accompanied with kids. This park is named after the famous freedom fighter V.O.Chidambram. The attractions within the park, for the young ones include: the aquarium, which has a good collection of different species of fish, a mini zoo and a toy train for joy rides.

Hill resorts of Coonoor and Ooty make excellent excursions from Coimbatore. The cultural capital of Kerala i.e. Thrissur with the landmark Vadakkunathan Temple is also close to Coimbatore and worth visiting. The Kongu Sivalayam temple of Perur is just six kilometers away from Coimbatore and is a must visit.

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