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A comparitively small town until the 1900's, Coimbatore has seen impressive growth throughout the 20th Century, firstly due to a textile boom in the 1920's and 30's, and then thanks to swift industrialisation post Indian Independence - a movement that the city played a key role in. The city's textile industry has led to it's naming as the Manchester of South India. Now home to more than 25,000 industries, the city is a bustling metropolis.
There is much to see and do in Coimbatore, thanks to its impressive collection of museums, galleries and parks. The city is a must-visit destination with multiple Sikh, Jain and Hindu temple sites, including the Perur Patteeswarar Temple, famous for it's intricate carvings and golden statue of Nataraja.
Other opportunities to experience the local culture include the Mariamman festivals held throughout the summer, or the dance and music concerts held from September to December. The city's streets are home to a lively street food culture, and, thanks to its cosmopolitan nature, there is a large variety of cuisines on offer. For the thrill-seekers, Coimbatore boasts several amusement parks, including Black Thunder water park, which contains around forty nine different rides within its impressive seventy five acre site.
Kari Motor Speedway has earned Coimbatore its place as the motor sports capital of India, with motorcycle, formula three and go-kart national championship races being regularly conducted. The city is also home to a football and athletics stadium as well as multiple sports clubs, including the Coimbatore Golf Club, the site of an impressive eighteen hole course. Enwreathed by tropical trees, the course is both a challenge and a pleasure to play all year round, thanks to the Western Ghats' beautiful climate.
