Overview
Coimbatore is an industrial city of 2 million people in Tamil Nadu, often likened to being the Manchester or Detroit of Southern India. It's famous for manufacture of motor-pump sets and varied engineering goods.
Budget Travel · Day Trips · Museums
Before you go
Accommodation
Budget options under ₹750, mid-range ₹750-3,000, luxury over ₹3,000.
Food
Variety of South Indian vegetarian and non-vegetarian food; street food and dhabas available.
Language
Tamil is the main language; English is commonly understood and spoken.
Money
ATMs widely available in commercial areas like R.S.Puram, Trichy Road, and Avanashi Road.
Safety
Safer than other Tamil Nadu cities, but watch for pickpockets at bus stands.
Transport
Intra-city buses, autos (bargain price), app taxis and bikes available.
Water
Siruvani water is considered tasty and natural unprocessed water.
Weather
Pleasant moderate weather year-round, except summer.