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Coimbatore’s comeback With business all geared up to shake off the ghosts of the past, and make a determined comeback to reclaim commerce, Coimbatore is leading the way in the South with its acumen and dynamism.

It is the courage to continue that counts

Across industries the trend is in upbeat mode – from hotels and hospitality, pubs, restaurants, saree shops, readymade garment factories and outlets, jewellery houses, et al. From weavers, craftsmen and artists, to businesspeople, hoteliers, restaurateurs – all are ready to make their move and get back in action.

Customers, travellers and others are also now making a beeline for their favourite shops, restaurants, travel destinations to let down their hair after being held captive and couped up for the last couple of years.

Purse strings are getting loosened and people want to make up for lost time.

It’s a win-win for entrepreneurs and retailers as well as for shoppers and clients, each providing to the other the much needed outlet for making life sweet and complete again.

As the wise man said: “Success is not final. Failure is not fatal. It is the courage to continue that counts.”

In this respect, the business spirit of Coimbatore leads through its own example.

SMITI JAIN NARAYAN

Consultant Editor

Coimbatore Travel & Shop is printed and published by V3 Publishers Private Limited, 95M, 3rd Floor, Prasad Chambers, East Arokiasamy Road, RS Puram, Coimbatore - 641 002. Tel: 0422-255-2355.

Email: sales@travelandshop.in. Head Office: 80, 11th Cross, 5th Main, 1st Stage, Indiranagar, Bengaluru 560-038. M: 98450-56103/98450-37232. Printed at Prints India Process, Industrial Town, Rajajinagar, Bengaluru -10 © 2022 All rights reserved worldwide. Unsolicited manuscripts will not be returned unless accompanied by a pre-paid envelope. All the information listed here not be accurate as things could change at the last minute. Readers are advised to check with the establishments before they make their purchases.

RNI No 30155/09

JUNE 2022 | VOL. 12. NO. 03

CONTENTS 04 TRAVEL FEATURE

Customised packages @ Jai Sun Tourism

15 COVER STORY A class apart

@ Le Meridien Coimbatore

30

SPOTLIGHT

58 BUSINESS FEATURE

Kongunadu recipe

Business networking

@ The Grand Regent

@ BNI Coimbatore

38 HOSPITALITY FEATURE Signature fare

66 WELLNESS FEATURE AI in physiotherapy

@ Favola / TN Suite

Mr. Bharathi K receiving award from Mr. Abuthakir

@ Perfect Bounce

02 Editor’s Note 06 Events 28 City Map

PUBLISHER Rajeshwari K CONSULTANT EDITOR Smiti Jain Narayan MARCOMM MANAGER SP Banumathy SALES CO-ORDINATOR M Chandra DESIGN & PRODUCTION Kiran Vijayadev V3 Publishers Private Limited 95M, 3rd Floor, Prasad Chambers, East Arokiasamy Road, RS Puram, Coimbatore - 641 002.

Tel: 0422-255-2355 Email: cbe.sales@travelandshop.in

10 TRAVELLER

49 SHOP

18 CITY SIGHTS

60 ENTERTAIN

32 STAY

62 GETAWAYS

Car hire, useful organisations, tour operators, trekking & adventure, foreign exchange and related services

Landmarks, religious places and parks Luxury & budget hotels, serviced apartments and resorts

40 EAT

South Indian, North Indian, fast food, multicuisine, Chinese and more

Malls, silks, clothes, designer stores, jewellery, leather & accessories, handloom, handicraft, interior & modular kitchen Theme parks, art galleries, auditoriums, sports orgs...

From the nearby Nandi Hills and Mysore to the far-flung Mangalore and Hampi, and much more

68 HEALTH

46 DESTINATION OOTY Queen of the hills

OUR SERVICES Group Tours - Honeymoon Tours, Incentive Tours - MICE Air Ticketing, Train & Bus Ticketing - Passport & Visa Forex & Travel Insurance New No. 8, Old No. 47, Father Rhondy Street, R.S Puram, Coimbatore - 641002

Ph: 0422-4221001 +91 98432 41674 www.jaisuntourism.com

+91 9626666061/62/63/64

Beauty salons, health clubs, hospitals, skin care products, 24-hour pharmacies

Travel easy with customised tour packages from Jai Sun

BY SMITI JAIN NARAYAN

T

he word “tour” comes from the Greek word “tournos” which signified a journey through different parts of a country or region. Thus this activity became the origin of the travel industry, where people want to move out to a different place for a day or more for relaxation and rejuvenation.

When it comes to travel in the domestic sector or international, tour packages make it simpler to plan, budget and experience a place in all its colour and flavour, with maximum ease and comfort.

Jai Sun Travels offers group departures and customised tour packages to cover all your travel requirements, keeping in mind your comfort zone and personal choices with many options suited to all pockets and preferences.

The different classifications of tours include: All tours are classified as Domestic tours or International tours. These may be further classified depending on type and reason for travel:

Leisure tours Honeymoon tourism Pilgrimage tours Business tours MICE (Meeting and Incentive tours) Company incentive tours Family holiday tours Group tours for larger number of travellers

Medical tourism Educational tours Film tourism Destination wedding tourism Cruise & water tourism Adventure tourism Sports tourism

The list is virtually endless. All of the above named tours and more can be packaged for customer-specific travel itineraries depending on their individual likes, dislikes, must-sees, don’twants, meal and stay preferences and other details as per their requirements. In all these travel and tour packages, everything is pre-planned and taken care of from ticketing to transportation, accommodation, meals, sightseeing, activities, shopping and more by Jai Sun’s expert team of travel agents and advisors, for a fully relaxed, hassle-free and enjoyable travel experience from the word go.

So you can just relax and have a good time, while Jai Sun takes care of all details perfectly.

New No. 8, Old No. 47, Father Rhondy Street, R.S.Puram, Coimbatore - 641002 Tamil Nadu, India Tel: +91 9843241674 0422 422 1001 www.jaisuntourism.com

EVENTS

FOOD FAMILY FEAST

All month, 12.30pm-3.30pm Fairfield by Marriott Coimbatore, 469, 2B, Airport Road, TNHB Colony, Civil Aerodrome Post, Tel: 664-4300

Give into deliciousness as you indulge in bite-sized pizzas, crafted by Chef Akhilesh.

Drop by for a feast, little Italy on a plate.

UNLIMITED BARBEQUE DESTINATION

SUNDAY BRUNCH

Sundays, 12pm-3pm Radisson Blu Hotel Coimbatore, 164, 165, Avinashi Road, Peelamedu Tel: 222-6000

Indulging in irresistible dishes at the splending brunch.

PARTY BE REAL BE YOU

All month, lunch & dinner Planet Barbeque, Hash Six Hotels, 257, Mettupalayam Road, Saibaba Colony Tel: 455-1555, 96297-77302

All month, 11am-6pm Sherlock’s lounge and kitchen, 3rd Floor, Brookefields Mall, Dr Krishnasamy Mudaliyar Road, Sukrawar Pettai, Ram Nagar Tel: 83003-00771

Offer is such, when you come along with 5 members you get to pay only for 4.

A popular British themed lounge offering happy hours, being ourselves isn’t an easy job. here is an easy mantra, try happy hours you will be yourself.

SUNDAY BRUNCH

LADIES NIGHT

Sundays The Grand Regent, 708, Avinashi Road Tel: 429-4444

The first ever thematic musical restaurant offering some of the best Indian and global dishes in a rich musical ambience. Healthy, tasty and homely brunch at Rs 849+ tax.

COIMBATORE

Friday and Saturday 6pm-11pm Latest Recipe, Latitude 11, Le Méridien Coimbatore, 762, Avinashi Road Tel: 236-4343 Celebrate Ladies Night as you relish your favourite drinks on an exclusive Buy 1 Get 1 offer.

Drop by with your friends and enjoy an evening of great moments and an irresistible offer.

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EVENTS FEAT. DJ JERRY

Mondays, 7pm Onwards 10 Downing Street Coimbatore, Hotel The Arcadia Avinashi Road, Peelamedu Pudur Main Road Tel: 95663-51515

STAND UP COMEDY WE NEED TO TALK

Jun 18, 7pm Sitra Auditorium, 13, 37, Avinashi Road, TNHB Colony, Civil Aerodrome Post, Nehru Nagar West Tel: 421-5333

If having over 100 sold-out shows globally and two standup specials on Amazon Prime Video sounds like a performer’s dream, then you must know that Aravind SA is nowhere close to being done.

It’s time to put your monday blues to rest! Enjoy mondays with DJ Jerry. Join us with your gang and get your favorite drinks on MRP.

BOLLYWOOD SUNDAYS

Mondays, 8pm Onwards 10 Downing Street Coimbatore, Hotel The Arcadia Avinashi Road, Peelamedu Pudur Main Road Tel: 95663-51515 End the weekend with high spirits.

Dance to electrifying tunes by DJ Jerry, while relishing delicious dishes and drinks.

HAPPY HOURS OFFER

Monday to Thursday, 11am-6pm Planet Barbeque, Hash Six Hotels, 257, Mettupalayam Road, Saibaba Colony Tel: 455-1555, 96297-77302

MUSIC SIVAANGI LIVE

Jun 19, 6pm Managaratchi Kalaiarangam, T V Swamy Street, RS Puram Tel: 84280-07968

Enjoy listening to Sivaangi’s mind blowing songs for the first time in Coimbatore.

ART FUSION ART CLASS BY CHANDRIMA Jun 18-25, 3pm Online: Watch on Zoom

2+1 on strights, on cocktails and on starters.

COIMBATORE

Fusion art is a two factor collaboration in creating a masterpiece.

Art fusion has proliferated over few past decades but examples of collaboration started way back in 1930’s.

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TRAVELLER

FIND YOUR WAY IN & ABOUT KOVAI Tour Operators, Forex, Visa Assistance, Helplines...

T

ravelling in Coimbatore is a breeze. With the weather not being as harsh as its metropolitan cousin Chennai, Coimbatore is relatively cooler both in weather as well as in the temperament of the general public. Road rage is a rarity here. With autos, taxies and buses available aplenty, your commuting options are all taken care of. With the well-located international airport, things have gotten better for Kovai. With good roads and conducive transport system, your stay in Kovai is sure to be pleasant throughout. Facilities like forex services, visa assistance, packers and movers, lawyers, chartered accountants and others ensure that your business visit is convenient from all perspectives. Enjoy your stay in Kovai!

TOURS & TRAVELS EMPEROR TRAVELINE

32- A, Bashyakaralu Road East,RS Puram Tel: 450-0600, 9.30am-6pm. Since 1980.

One stop travel shop for tour packages, money transfer, overseas insurance and sim card services.

MAKEMYTRIP.COM 337, Apollo Pharmacy Building, DB Road,RS Puram; Tel: 63858-18159. 10am-7pm.

NITHYASREE TRAVELLING Sidharth Complex, 251/2-4, 6th Street, Gandhipuram: Tel: 90928-62345, 9am-9pm.

PAVAN TOUR & TRAVELS 17, Ramani’s, JUNEuri, Saravanampatti; Tel: 98941-15541, 9am-9pm.

VISION CAB SERVICES 354 C, Sudheera Complex, 100 Feet Road, Tel: 93456-77737, 98422-77737,10am-11pm.

KUMAR TOURIST 8, Ansari Street, Ramnagar Tel: 223-4545, 7.30am–8.30pm.

KANNAN TOURS & TRAVELS PVT LTD 1273, Trichy Road Tel: 230-2280/1281, 439-3281, 6.30am–9.30pm.

TRAVEL TIMES (INDIA) PVT LTD 124, 1st Floor, Ashoka Plaza, Dr Nanjappa Road Tel: 93457-96778, 10am-9pm.

COIMBATORE

CONNECTMYTRIP.COM 167, Sivasakthi Colony, New Sidhapudur; Tel: 436-5959, 9am-9pm.

ASHOK TRAVELS •733, Avinashi Road, President Hall Tel: 462-3300. 9.30am-6pm.

CITY TRAVELS 61, Sivasamy Road, Ram Nagar; Tel: 223-5615, 8am-11pm.

CONTI TRAVELS Nalla Thaneer Thottam, Ganapathy; Tel: 90430-40039, 6am-11pm.

LOTUS TOURS & TRAVELS 208, East Ramalingam Road,R S Puram; Tel: 98947-3399, 10am-4pm.

MAPS TRAVELS 115-117, Senguptha Street, Ram Nagar; Tel: 223-6549, 9am-6pm.

SUPAA TRAVELS Sri Ram Mohan Complex, 797C, Sathy Road, Gandhipuram; Tel: 248-2025, 6.30am-11.30pm RED TAXI Opp New Police Station, Magatur Towers, Saibaba Kovil Tel: 456-7890, 24hrs SAKTHI TOURS & TRAVELS 1st Street,Ganthipuram; Tel:97873-83838, 24hrs SRI TOURS & TRAVELS Dr Radhakrishna Road,Tatabad; Tel:9579-45454, 24hrs.

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TRAVELLER HELPLINES

Police control room Tel: 100, 230-0970 94981-81213 Fire control room Tel: 101 city Police oFFice Tel: 230-0812 ACCIDENT VEHICLE TOWING & RECOVERY cuPt cranes Tel: 98431-10433, 98433-20433.

HEARSE VAN annai ambulance services Tel: 98655-12227, 98432-12226. balaje ambulance services Tel: 98438-11111.

CREMATORIUM athuPalam Tel: 225-2484, 98946-55009 saravanamPatti Tel: 266-7070, 96269-59327 100 Feet road Tel: 83443-69222

CALL TAXI

FRIENDS CALL TAXI 34, 9TH Street, 100 feet Road; Tel: 88833-23333, 24 hrs.

RPK TRAVELS 95/44, Bharathiar Road, PN Palayam; Tel: 99945-22777 FIRST TRACK CALL TAXI Avinashi Road, Peelamedu; Tel: 99447-33555, 24 hrs.

BEST CALL TAXI 520, DB Road, RS Puram Tel: 255-5222, 99521-55555, 24 hrs CAPITAL CALL TAXI 164, NSR Road, Saibaba Colony; Tel: 245-4444, 97501-55559, open 24 hours.

FAST TRACK 7th Street Extension, 100 feet Road Tel: 220-0000, 288-8999, 24 hrs COIMBATORE CITY TAXI No 11 G K illam, Siva Subramanian Nagar, Nehru Nagar West, Civil Aerodrome Post Tel: 98652-77668 24 hrs

TOUR OPERATORS

JAI SUN TOURISM PVT LTD New No. 8, Old No. 47, Father Rhondy Street, R.S Puram Tel: 422-1001, 98432-41674, 9626666061/62/63/64. 9am–7pm. Since 2010.

Domestic and international flight tickets, package tours, cruises, hotel bookings, passport, visa and foreign exchange.

Email: jaisuntourism@gmail.com Website: www.jaisuntourism.com.

GO WITH US HOLIDAYS 401, DB Road, RS Puram;Tel: 435-5953, 92444-49449, 10am-7pm. Leading with us international travel operator company, providing a wide range of comprehensive travel solutions.

Flights, holidays, hotels, visa and passport assistance, cruises.

Email: info@gowithus.in, Visit: www.gowithus.in EMPEROR TRAVELINE ®

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32- A, Bashyakaralu Road East,RS Puram Tel: 450-0600, 9.30am-6pm. Since 1980.

One stop travel shop for tour packages, money transfer, overseas insurance and sim card services.

NUFLY TOURS.COM 193, West Ramalingam Road, RS Puram; Tel: 98942-69360, 421-7051. 10am-7pm info@nuflytours.com, www.nuflytours.com SREE TRAVELS • 51, Subramaniyapuram, 2nd Street, RS Puram; Tel: 99431-97111.

Open 24 hours.• HO: Chennai: Tel: 92833-70555• BO: Bangalore: Tel: 96204-06893

USED CARS

CARS24 1025/1, Avinashi Road, Opp Residency Hotel, Next to RBL Bank; Tel: 1800-258-5656.

BABU ALANKAR CARS 166, Avarampalayam Road, New Sidhapudur Tel: 93632-01177, 10am-8pm.

SREE VAISHNAVI CARRS 49, 1st Street, Sivanandha Colony, Tel: 249-7400, 98436-76100, 9.30am–7pm.

MANNADIAR CARS 179, B Krishnaswamy Road, RS Puram Tel: 436-8989, 99444-30000, 10am-7pm.

J K CARS 209, KSG Complex, Sasthri Road, Ram Nagar Tel: 98940-97866, 9.30am–9pm.

PRASANA CARS & ELECTRONICS 5, Avinashi Road, Peelamedu Tel: 439-8182, 98422-24811, 9am-7.30pm COIMBATORE

RAIL INFORMATION

General Enquiry Tel: 131 Reservation Tel: 132 National Train Enquiry System Tel: 139 Main Junction Tel: 230-1301 Podanur Tel: 241-0784 Station Master Tel: 230-1301 Automatic Announcements Tel: 133 Coimbatore North Tel: 249-3019 Podanur Tel: 241-0784 English Tel: 1361 Hindi Tel: 1362 Tamil Tel: 1363 2022 | JUNE | 12

TRAVELLER EXPRESS HOLIDAYS 44, Raju Nadu Layout 2, 100 Feet Road, Gandhipuram; Tel: 451-9193, 98947-19193 YASH AIRLINKS PVT LTD Aishwaria Complex, 196-3, TV Samy Road West, RS Puram Tel: 255-0510, 98941-55553 9am–6.30pm.

CATHRRINE TRAVELS AND TOURS •16A1, Anna Statue, Hozur Road; Tel: 427-4944, 4945, 78716-84944 Open 24 hours.

TRIAZ TRAVEL & TOURS 16-B, DB Road, RS Puram; Tel: 495-1999, 97918-51999, 10am-9pm.

FRONTLINE TRAVELS 51/28-Q, 1st Floor, MR Complex, DB Road, RS Puram Tel: 254-0268, 24 hours SOTC FOR HOLIDAYS 141, 1st Floor, DB Road, RS Puram, Tel: 437-0555, 9am-7pm.

RIYA TRAVEL 1603, Trichy Road, BMH Srinivas Complex; Tel: 408-5000, 9am-6.30pm.

INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL HOUSE WelcomHotel Coimbatore, 1266/14, West Club Road, Race Course; Tel: 99402-24343, open 24 hours.

NEEMA TOURS & TRAVELS 14, TV Swamy Road East, RS Puram Tel: 255-5642, 10am–8pm.

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS

SM NAGAPPAN & CO 42 & 43, Sathyamoorthy Road, Ramnagar Tel: 223-8448, 9am-5.30pm.

CA DEVARAJ E 2 A, Kondasamy Naidu Layout, Masakkalipalayam Road, Peelamedu Tel: 259-1718, 9am-6pm.

ACCSOL MANAGEMENT SERVICES 157/4, 2nd Floor, NSR Road, Sai Baba Colony Tel: 94422-08726, 9.30am–5.30pm CSK PRABHU & CO F4, 4th Floor, Srivari Kikani Centre, 2, Krishnaswamy Mudaliar Road Tel: 255-2437, 9am-6pm.

AKSHARA CORPORATE SOLUTION New No. 32, Old No. 24, Kadai Kudil, 2nd Street, 2nd Avenue Sivananda Colony, Tatabad, Tel: 93452-04948. 9.30am-7pm.

FOREIGN EXCHANGE

GRAHAMS FOREIGN EXCHANGE 25-7, Kannusamy Road, Off DB Road, RS Puram; Tel: 254-3344, 254-3364, 98422-10922/ 10818.

9.30am-6.30pm.

Reserve Bank Licensed. Full fledged money changers. 25 years of reliable service.

Purchase and sales of 30 international currencies. Email: grahamscbe@gmail.com, www.grahamsforex.in COIMBATORE

ALANKAR FOREIGN EXCHANGE SERVICES Sri Pournami Complex, NSR Road; Tel: 245-8148, 98940-75458, 10.30am-5.30pm.

GIFT INCORP 92, TM House, Thiruvenkataswamy Road, RS Puram; Tel: 497-8001, 80987-97219, 8.30am-8.30pm.

SAYI RUPA FOREX MONEY CHANGERS 2nd Floor, Prasad Chambers, East Arokiasamy Road, RS Puram; Tel: 255-3030, 98422-47245, 10am-9pm.

EBIXCASH WORLD MONEY • Raheja Centre, Opposite to HDFC Bank, Avinashi Road Tel: 72999-25132, 73034-01234.• Civil Aerodrome; Tel: 72999-25132, 24hrs. 9.30am-7pm.

SRI VARI MONEY EXCHANGE PVT LTD 579, 585, Cross Cut Road, Gandhipuram Tel: 439-7003, 9am-6pm.

THOMAS COOK 101, Block No 21, 1st Floor, DB Road, RS Puram Tel: 96195-91106, 9.30am-6.30pm.

AJ COUNTRYWIDE FOREX PVT LTD 120/8, Harmony Building, DB Road, Rathinasabapathy Puram Tel: 247-1990, 10am-6.30pm.

WESTERN EXPRESS MONEY FOREX PVT LTD 746, TSJ complex, 1st Floor, Avinashi Road Tel: 439-1172, 9am-6.30pm.

SOUTHERNLAND FOREX & SERVICES PVT LTD Lawly Road Junction, Thadagam Road, RS Puram Tel: 436-6282, 98422-98586.

9.30am-7.30pm.

LAWYERS /ADVOCATES

EDWARD & BHARATHI ASSOCIATES 4, RVR Complex, Head Quaters Road Tel: 94431-87468, 94430-59047, 9am-9pm.

A MOHAN 19, Jawans Bhavan, TB Road Tel: 221-1299, 10am-5pm KK NATESAN 7, Basement, Jawans Bhavan Tel: 94437-10112, 9.30am–7.30pm.

NITHIYANANDAN M 312A, 3rd Floor, SN Nair Complex, Gopalapuram Tel: 93455-14664, 9.30am-8pm.

JD SOCRATES 40, 3rd Street, Gopalapuram Tel: 230-0171, 10am-6pm.

ADVOCATE MANOHARAN 30, Old No 57, Anna Nagar, PPS Colony, Peelamedu Tel: 96299-96669, 9am-9pm.

PRABHU LAW ASSOCIATES 679, LMV Bus Stop, Ooty Main Road, Perianaickenpalayam Tel: 93631-26890.

9am-9pm.

ADVOCATE BALAJEE SRIDHAR MS 3, SR Iyyer Layout, Ramanathapuram Tel: 439-6123/6144, 9.30am-8pm.

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COVER STORY

Host classy, successful events at Le Meridien Coimbatore

The ideal venue for banquets, functions, conferences, celebrations, with best infrastructure and hospitality

By Smiti Jain Narayan

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or the smooth hosting and success of an event, it is important to choose the right venue, with well-oiled infrastructure, good food, great ambience, trained service – all these need to come together seamlessly to create the right impact for a memorable event. Banquets at Le Meridien are your perfect ally for hosting any and every kind of function or event that will be remembered for its proper and professional presentation.

Recently WIPRO hosted a large international corporate event at Le Meridien with delegates and executives from all over the world. With 254 beautifully-appointed rooms (including single rooms, double rooms, deluxe rooms, Presidential Suite, Tamil Nadu Suite), five COIMBATORE

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COVER STORY

Rishabh Siddharth F&B Manager

restaurants, bar, landscaped exteriors, elegant interiors, latest conferencing facilities and infrastructure, the customised food and service – the event was a great success.

From such prestigious company events to elaborate weddings with different functions like haldi, mehndi, sangeet, reception and all other functions in between, Le Meridien can handle it all with practised ease and expertise. Even decorations, floral arrangements, DJ and other facilities can be arranged. For company conferences, dealer meets, employee training programs, prize distribution ceremonies, Government launches, as well as family events like engagement functions, wedding receptions, birthday or anniversary celebrations, group get-togethers, there is no better choice in Coimbatore than Le Meridien, the hotel that brings its years of experience in the hospitality segment to enable the smoothest hosting of functions.

Le Meridien offers 14 different banquet venue options, including pool side, indoors, al fresco, with spaces that can host from 30 to 50 guests for small conferences, going up to 1500 guests for bigger events. Ample parking space is available too for up to 1000 cars with valet facility.

Arrangements for Banquet services at Le Meridien are customised to client specifications and requirements.

Food catering can be set up in buffet style dining or Brigadier service which is formal sit-down affairs, or leaf plate service for South Indian sit-down meals. There is a separate kitchen for strict vegetarians. All kinds of cuisines COIMBATORE

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are available fresh off the bustling kitchens – North Indian, South Indian, even in Southern there are regional or coastal like Andhra, Kerala or Tamilian style cuisines. Apart from Indian, you have the choice of Continental, Chinese, Mediterranean and other cuisines as well.

Large events can be held at the biggest banquet hall in the city – Grand Kovai Ballroom which can accommodate up to 4000-5000 people on a floating basis. A pre-function area can be set up as a reception space. The choice of halls includes Ruby, Crystal, Emerald and Diamond, all with different permutations and combinations for different numbers of guests. Pearl is the Meeting Room, while Coral and Amber are Board Rooms with varying, adjustable capacities.

For functions that need one or two stages, different sizes of stages can be arranged from 4 ft Executive chef with minister x 8 ft, and going up to 20 ft x 24 ft. Similarly, single or double dance floors can be put up from 12 ft x 12 ft, scaling up to 15 ft x 21 ft depending on the crowd expected.

All modern amenities are provided like microphone, amplifiers, high-resolution LCD projectors, state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment, preview theatre type facilities with 15 ft high screens, and other conveniences to make Le Meridien the complete event venue.

Get this end-to-end spectrum of Banquet facilities set in an expanse of seven acres of property, with beautiful entrance point and impressive façade to set the tone. This is the perfect way to host the best managed, memorable event only at Le Meridien.

BANQUETS & EVENTS Le Meridien Coimbatore 762, Avinashi Road Tel: 236-4343, 425-4343 COIMBATORE

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CITY SIGHTS

MUCH TO SEE, SIGHTSEE & SEEK

Dams, waterfalls, landmarks, spiritual & religious shrines…

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ith Coimbatore, the sobriquets keep getting added up. From Textile Hub to Engineering Capital, from Retail City to Manchester of India, this hitherto small town is today a dynamic multibusiness city and well on its way to becoming a sprawling metropolis. That’s not all. Kovai is also a travel haven and a great transit point. Check out the waterfalls, dams, temples, and wildlife sanctuaries on the city outskirts for a wonderful outing. Also, not to be missed are the Agricultural University and Crocodile Farm. Happy exploring.

ANNAMALAI WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

Just 90 kms from Coimbatore, this sanctuary is situated at an altitude of 1,400 metres in the Western Ghats, near Pollachi. Spread over 958 sq. kms, it has various kinds of exotic species like elephants, gaurs, tigers, panthers, sloth bear, pangolins, black headed orioles, green pigeons and civet cats. The Amaravathy reservoir in the Annamalai range has a large number of crocodiles. There are also many places of scenic beauty such as Karain Shola, Anaikunthi shola, Grass hills, waterfalls, groves, teak forests, estates, dams and reservoirs. Arrangements are available at Topslip to take tourists around the sanctuary on elephant back or by van.

ARULMIGU EACHANARI VINAYAGAR Located 10 kms from Coimbatore on Pollachi Road, it is one of the oldest temples in Coimbatore and dates back to 1500 AD. The Moolavar was meant for Perur Patteshwarar temple and since it got stuck on its way from Madurai, Eachanari became the blessed place.

The deity’s height is 6 feet and the width is 3 feet. It is one of the biggest in South India.

ARULMIGU POONDI VELLIYANGIRIANDAVAR THIRUKOIL – POONDI Velliyangiri is a beautiful temple situated in one amongst the five hills of historical importance, just 20 kms from Kovai. The five hills symbolically represent the five different faces of Lord Shiva.

This is the only temple where Panchalinga can be seen.

College, which later became Agricultural University. It is 5 km from the railway station.

Tel: 661-1268. Timing: 9am-5pm.

CROCODILE FARM This is located Amaravathi Dam which 25 kms from Udumalpet. This place is at present being developed as a District Excursion centre.

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AVINASHI TEMPLE

AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY

One of the best institutions of its kind in south Asia, the Agricultural University was originally established as an agriculture farm in Saidapet, Chennai. The location was moved to Coimbatore in 1907 and the name was changed to Agricultural COIMBATORE

This temple is 40 km from Coimbatore and is known as a pilgrim city and ‘the Banaras of the South’. The Cholas built the Avanashilingeswarar temple during the 12th century. It is the biggest temple of the district and the minute and wellshaped carvings and sculptures are a joy to watch.

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CITY SIGHTS AYYAPPAN TEMPLE The holy Ayyappan temple is revered by both the locals and tourists alike. The magnificent temple was constructed in 1976 by the Sri Dharma Sastha Baktha Jana Sabha. It bears striking resemblance to the Ayyappan temple in Sabarimala.

CSI ALL SOULS’ CHURCH

The CSI All Souls church is 138 years old and one of the oldest buildings in Coimbatore. This structure reflects the gothic revival style of architecture with its pointed arches and is characteristic of an Anglican Parish. The building was consecrated for worship on NOVEMBER27, 1872 by Bishop Gell. Reverend Henry Pope was the first resident Chaplin.

The walls are of Ashlar masonry and the steeple houses the belfry. A Porch was added at the western end in 1902 in memory of King Edward VII. The windows are of exquisite stained glass and the church is a unique example of a British church built with materials of the region.

DHYANALINGA The Dhyanalinga Multi-Religious Temple is situated at Vellingiri foothills about 30kms from Coimbatore. Dhyanalinga was consecrated by mystic and yogi Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev after three years of ‘prana prathista’ (process of charging the idol). Measuring 13 feet, 9 inches, Dhyanalingam is assumed to be the largest mercury-based live linga in the world. In its presence, it requires only minutes to make even those unaware of meditation to experience

a state of deep meditative trance and feel the divine energy that overflows from this glorious form. The free-spanning dome that enshrines the Dhyanalingam measures 77 inches diameter and is the largest of its kind in the world. It is said that this divine instrument radiates seven different qualities on seven different days of the week by which one can derive various benefits.

FLOWER MARKET

Coimbatore’s art of garland-making and its garland makers hold a special place in south India. The art has grown to such prominence that it has fuelled a dedicated flower market.

The fragrance of lilies, jasmines, roses, lotuses and native flowers like shenbagam are a treat to the factory senses. One can spend hours watching the nimble movement of the flower artists as they tread wreaths, hair adornments and garlands.

FOREST COLLEGE MUSEUM Spread over 66 hectares, the Southern forest ranger’s college is one of the oldest institutions of its kind in the country. Situated 3.5 kms from the Coimbatore Railway Station, it is worth a visit to see Museum of Natural History which is housed within the College campus. The museum and the neighbouring Botanical Garden have nearly 300 species of rare and endangered plants. Apart from plants, the museum also has an interesting collection of different minerals, rocks, pests, snakes, insects and fungal diseases that afflict plants and trees.

KALA GRAM 4/1, Attukal Road, Raj Bhavan,Thondamuthur Coimbatore Tel: 98420-14569

Raviraj began work on this new centre of fine arts in 2012. Situated at the foothills of the mountains, students get to learn the arts in the lap of nature. Over here, you can buy art pieces, learn the fine arts and hold cultural performances. With a nominal entry fee, it’s affordable to all. The promoters intend to create professional artistes. The idea is to recreate a Gurukul-style of learning atmosphere with residential facilities. This will lead to a better interaction between the students and teachers. There will be no exam, but the students will be continuously assessed. They will also get a chance to interact with the students of Lalit kalakshetra alongside. The promoters intend to fund the course fees and provide free accommodation for deserving students. And that will be after a three-month assessment by the teachers.

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CITY SIGHTS INFANT JESUS CHURCH Kovaipudur or rather Kuniamuthur and areas South and West of Palghat Road was earlier attached to the Cathedral parish. Bishop Visuwaram was searching for a suitable site on the National Highway of this area, but he died before it was realised. It was attached to Madukkarai Parish and since NOVEMBER1976, a Sunday mass is being conducted for the Special Protection Force. With civilian housing colonies mushrooming all over, a site was bought by the Diocese, with the picturesque back-drop of Vellingiri hills to the west.

Kovai Pudur Tel: 260-7157.

GD NAIDU MUSEUM

Avinashi Road, Gopala Puram Tel: 222-2548 The museum showcases engineering products and other interesting curious items. Many of them were invented by GD Naidu himself. His collection of razors, electric shavers, gas lighters and photo flashes are lined up at the museum.

A variety of pens, postcards, cameras and binoculars fill another side. Working models, drawings and charts give us details and also let us practically examine them.

KOVAI KUTRALAM FALLS

Located in Siruvani, about 37 km from Coimbatore, these scenic waterfalls are in the heart of a dense jungle. Which is why visitors are not permitted after 5pm.

A good place to watch birds and wildlife within the area. As very few buses are available, it is best to plan in advance if you want to enjoy the panoramic view out here.

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KASTHURI SREENIVASAN TRUST ART GALLERY AND TEXTILE MUSEUM Avinashi Road, Tel: 257-4110 The museum show cases types of handlooms from various parts of India as well as sketches of various types of handlooms used by American Indians, history of costumes in India from the time of Mohenjo-Daro down to the 19th century is depicted in the form of pictures, antique sarees, other textiles and artifacts, whorl wheels of Egypt and the spinning wheels of Mohenjo-Daro the growth and development of spinning and weaving is exhibited through charts, models and actual machines in a few cases and the development of the early stages of the Industrial Revolution are exhibited in their logical sequence.

SENGUPATHI WATERFALLS This waterfall is located 35 kms from Coimbatore on the way to Siruvani. The location is pleasant and beautiful and tourists flock to this place like bees to honey.

RAMAR TEMPLE Situated in Ramnagar, the Ramar temple is one of the holy places that attract devotees all year round. Dedicated to Lord Ram, the rituals and ceremonies are conducted regularly and with much fanfare.

PERUR PATTEESWARA SWAMY Perur Patteeswara Swamy temple is the most popular temple in the city. Built by the King Karikala Cholan, this temple is situated 7 kms west of Coimbatore near river Noyyal, called ‘Kanchi Manadi’ by the locals. The presiding deity is Shiva and the ‘Swayambu Lingam’ is the idol worshipped here. This sanctum is the joint effort of the Chola, Hoysala and Vijayanagara rulers during their reign. The greatest attraction is the ‘Kanaka Saba’ or the golden hall which is adorned by a gold-plated statue of Nataraja bestowing blessings upon the two sages Gowmuni and Pattimuni. The gopurams and pillars of the hall are exquisitely carved out sculptures highlighting Dravidian architecture.

The significance is unfolded in the poetic creations of Arunagiri Nather and Kachiappa Munivar. Pilgrims from all over visit this spot to pay homage to their ancestors. It is believed that the mortal remains of the dead turn into white stones after 144 days.

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CITY SIGHTS

FESTIVALS

The Mariamman festivals, at the city’s numerous Amman temples, is a major event in Kovai in the summer. This is one of the most popular festivals celebrated along with Koniamman temple car festival. Car festivals at the Karamadai temple and the famous Avinashi temple attract a large attendance. Traditional Hindu festivals like Pongal, Deepavali are major events. Ayudha pooja is an important festival. All commercial establishments are cleaned and painted (machines and vehicles are washed), concluding with a pooja.

MUDUMALAI WILDLIFE SANCTUARY Situated 67 kms away from Coimbatore, the sanctuary’s dense vegetation and favourable climate attract a variety of wild animals like tigers, leopards, elephants, deer, snakes and birds. Elephant rides are a major draw. Dormitory and hotel accommodation are available within the sanctuary.

THIRUMURTHY DAM It is situated at the foot of Thirumurthy Hills, adjoining the Thirumurthy Dam. This is about 20 kms from Udumalpet on the highway from Palani to Coimbatore. A perennial stream flows by the side of the Amalingeswarar temple. Close to it is a refreshing waterfall. There is also a Crocodile Farm in Amaravathy Dam nearby. This place is being developed as District Excursion Centre.

THIRUMOORTHY TEMPLE This is also a sacred place where there is a holy shrine. This lies 20 km away from Udumalpet on the Palani-Coimbatore highway. The temple is set on the foot of the Thirumoorthy Hills near the dam of the same name. A stream flows by the side of the temple and there are some waterfalls nearby. This is now being developed by the Tourism Department to make it a good District Excursion Centre.

TOP SLIP A picturesque locale in the Annamalai Hills. It is about 37 kms from Pollachi (about 90 kms from Coimbatore).There are bungalows available within the sanctuary. For thrill seekers, accommodation is also available in a tree house.

ISHA YOGA CENTRE

Velliangiri Foothills,Isha Vihar Post; Tel: 251-5345, 6am–8pm Arulmigu Vanabadrakaliamman Temple, Devikottam, Thekkampatti, Nellithurai (Post), Mettupalayam Tel: 04254-222286/225510, www.vanabadrakaliamman.tnhrce.in MARUDHAMALAI HILL TEMPLE At an altitude of 500 feet, Marudhamalai Hill temple is scenically located at a distance of 15 km from the city limits. Beautiful weather, pristine clear views of the low-lying city can be had while going to the temple. An exquisitely carved statue of Lord Murugan is worth seeing. Most buses and special buses are granted by the devasthanam for taking the devotees to the temple on top of the hill.

THE SIRUVANI WATERFALLS AND DAM This waterfall and dam are about 37 kms from Coimbatore. The water of Siruvani is known for its sweet taste. The panoramic views of the dam and the falls are enchanting.

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CITY SIGHTS ZOOLOGICAL PARK

Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary, also known as Annamalai Sanctuary, is a favoured site for wildlife enthusiasts around Coimbatore. A part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, the sanctuary is known for its rich flora and fauna. The wildlife reserve is a natural habitat for animals such as panthers, tigers, elephants, spotted deer, civet cats and wild boars. The region is also referred to as a bird’s paradise as it houses different varieties of birds, including the Black-headed Oriole, Rocket-tailed Drongo, Tree Pie, Spotted Dove and Red Whiskered Bulbul.

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ISKCON TEMPLE

Amaravathy Reservoir is one the major attractions in the city, constructed for the purpose of irrigation and maintaining the ecological balance of the region. Tourists throng the site to witness crocodiles and fish species in the dam at close quarters. As per official surveys, this reservoir has the distinction of being home to the maximum number of crocodiles and fisheries in South India.

The ISKCON Temple in Coimbatore is a wellknown pilgrimage centre located in the heart of the city. It aims at spreading the science of Krishna consciousness with the help of the Bhagavad Gita. Spread across an area of 20,000 sq ft, the temple has an array of beautiful deities belonging to Radha Krishna, Jagannath, Baladev, Subhadra Devi and Prabhupada. Built in typical Tamil architecture, the temple complex has a gallery showcasing the different founders of ISKCON movement.

The best time to visit the ISKCON temple is during the festivals of Gauri Purnima, Rama Navami, Narasimha Chaturdashi, Varaha Dvadashi and Sri Krishna Janmashtami, which are celebrated in a lively and colourful manner with much music and dance.

INDIRA GANDHI WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

VOC PARK AND ZOO

VOC Park and Zoo is counted among the chief amusement centres in the region. This recreational centre is maintained by the Corporation of Coimbatore and is named after the famous freedom fighter, VO Chidambaram.

The highlights of the amusement park include the aquarium and the mini zoo that is home to a vast variety of aquatic species and other animal life. Models of dinosaurs, golf swing, slides, train safari, see-saw and other play equipment for children are among the popular attractions in the recreational park.

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FORGOTTEN RECIPES OF KONGUNADU A potent preparation using Pirandai (Velde Grape) with immense medicinal value by Chef Saravanan of The Grand Regent, Coimbatore

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ood is fuel for the human body which allows the system to function. When we are ill, we go for medicines. But Nature has gifted so many foods as medicines that have the power to cure the illness without any side effects like of allopathic medicines.

Chef Saravanan at The Grand Regent Coimbatore brings you a healthy medicine-cumfood recipe to relish. Yes, today we are going to care for those who do not have a proper appetite and who have discomfort of the nervous system.

Pirandai (Velde Grape) is a perennial plant of the grape family. It can be used either in the raw form or cooked. Before it can be used, the leaves, tendrils, and lower stems must be removed leaving only the top three, tender segments to be cooked. The stem’s tough outer layer also needs to be peeled away, and the flesh is then cut into bite-sized pieces.

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It is so effective due to the presence of high amounts of phytoestrogenic steroids, calcium and phosphorus, which helps with fast bone healing. Animal and human studies have found that pirandai helps reduce bone loss and speeds up the recovery of fractures and joint pains. It will stimulate energy and give briskness, it will increase memory power, strengthen the brain nerves, and also it will stop bleeding in the gum and solve gastric related problems.

Here is the Chef’s special recipe using pirandai. This dish traces its origin to Pollachi, a south west part of Kongunadu region.

Pirandai Kaduppan: Ingredients: Pirandai- 200 gm Gingelly Oil- 60 ml Toor Dal- 50 gm Channa Dal- 50 gm Peeled Garlic- 50 gm Whole Red Chilly- 5 nos Tamarind- 30 gm Curry Leaves- 1 sprig Asafoetida Powder - a pinch Turmeric Powder – a pinch Water- to grind Crystal Salt- to taste

Chef Saravanan

Executive Sous Chef, The Grand Regent

Method of preparation: • Wash and peel the outer skin of pirandai, cut into small dices, keep aside.

• Sauté it in gingelly oil until raw flavour goes off.

• Sauté toor dal, channa dal, red chilly, tamarind, garlic, turmeric powder and curry leaves in remaining oil, add asafoetida powder, and allow it to cool.

• Now grind all the above ingredients with crystal salt and a little amount of water to a thick and course paste.

Serve with hot boiled rice and gingelly oil.

Enjoy the taste and get healed at the same time!

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708, Avinashi Road; Tel: 429-4455, 429-4444 M: 98940-44125 | www.thegrandregent.com www.facebook.com/thegrandregent

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ith Coimbatore on the textile and industrial map, you have non-residents flooding in to cut deals, attend conferences or just take a slice of India. For business visitors on short trips, budget hotels are a smart option. These places offer no frills in terms of room service or conference facilities, but more than make up in smart, clean, comfortable accommodation with en-suite bathrooms. The many four-star and five-star hotels dotting the Coimbatore cityscape offer the best amenities in luxury, style, and convenience, making your stay a true home away from home.

FIVE STAR DELUXE HOTELS LE MERIDIEN

762, Avinashi Road Tel: 236-4343 Rs 5000-50,000.

254 trendy rooms of world class facilities and amenities in its guestrooms and meeting rooms. 3 signature restaurants, 3 splendid bars, 3 meal restaurant, café and a wellequipped business centre.

THE RESIDENCY TOWERS 1076, Avinashi Road Tel: 224-1414, Rs 5500- 10,900 ++. 5 star deluxe luxury hotel offers spacious and comfortable rooms with thematic interiors. Located on a major arterial road which is just 20 minutes drive from the airport.

FIVE STAR HOTELS

VIVANTA - COIMBATORE 105, Race Course Road Tel: 668- 1000, Rs 5,00050,000.

WELCOMHOTEL COIMBATORE 1266/44, West Club Road, Race Course Tel: 222-6555. Rs 7000+ tax.

RADISSON BLU COIMBATORE 164-165, Avinashi Road, Peelamedu Tel: 222-6000, 95855-95315 Rs 6000-25,000+tax.

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FOUR STAR HOTELS

FAIRFIELD BY MARRIOTT 469/2B, Sitra, Airport Road Tel: 664 -4300.

Rs. 4800 ++ HOTEL CAG PRIDE 312, Bharathiyar Road Tel: 431-7777,Rs 3800 ++ HASH SIX HOTELS 257, Mettupalayam Road, Saibaba Colony; Tel: 455-1555. Rs 4000-7499+ GOKULAM PARK 116/2, Avinashi Road, Mylampatti, Chinnayampalayam Post Tel: 262-6030, Rs Rs 3500-15000++ ZONE BY THE PARK 33/3, Avinashi Rd, Near Lakshmi Mills Signal Tel: 400-5000 Rs 4000-7499 + tax.

LEMON TREE HOTEL 173/3 & 174/4, Sri Rangalu Naidu Farms, Vilankurichi Road, Kalapatti; Tel: 220-5666, 86681-19970, Rs 3118-9999.

THREE STAR HOTELS

POPPYS VISTA Avinashi Road, Tirupur; Tel: 04296-354-300, Rs 3600-7450. Enjoy peaceful stay in spacious bedrooms housed in double storey units spread across lush landscaping.

Offer 24 hours check in/checkout facility, all day restaurant, outdoor pool & gym.

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STAY POPPYS TOWER

Race course Road; Tel: 434-6644, Rs 3000–5000 + taxes Superbly located at Race Course. 24 hours check in/check out for direct room bookings well appointed premium and club rooms, rooftop restaurant and cocktail lounge bar. 40 minutes to Coimbatore international Airport. reservationcbe@poppystower.com www.the poppyshotel.com METRO PARK INN 1000, Raja Street, Town Hall Tel: 420-3555, Rs 2000-5000. Modern conveniences with traditional hospitality, close to business centres, shopping malls. Well-furnished a/c rooms with TV, direct dialling, safety locker, Wi-Fi, doctor on call. 24 hour coffee shop, rooftop restaurant, well-stocked bar, conference hall, travel desk, spa, fitness centre. Special rooms for the physically challenged.

THE GRAND REGENT 708, Avinashi Road Tel: 429-4455, 429-4444, Rs 3500-6500. A business class hotel with four star facilities operating from Avinashi Road, the most happening road of Coimbatore city.

HOTEL THEJAS PAARADISE 473, Kamaraj Road, Ramanuja Nagar Tel: 257-3993/94.

Rs 1400-2750. Luxury and comfort rooms with complimentary breakfast, free wifi, restaurant, car parking. Close to tidel park, ESI medical hospital & college, codissa trade centre, airport. Well suitable for business travellers.

HOTEL SBS GRAND 58 DJ Nagar, Masakalipalayam Road, Hope College Tel: 433-4447, 98422-76111.

Rs 2636–4578.

HOTEL CHENTHUR PARK 10/1-9, Avinashi Road, Near Coimbatore Airport, SITRA Tel: 427-9111/333. Rs 2500-5250+.

THE ORBIS HOTEL 1562, Avinashi Road, Hope College, Peelamedu Tel: 439-9988, 439-7676, 96777-15900, Rs 3300-4250.

HOTEL GRAND TREE 65, Lajapathirai Street, Ramnagar; Tel: 355-8664, 94886-85881, Rs 2190–Rs 3140.

THE ACACIA HOTEL 2/177C, Avinashi Road, Chinniyampalayam, Tel: 96595-88999.Rs 2000–3500 HOTEL MAHI’S GATEWAY 5, Avinashi Road, Goldwin’s, Civil Aerodrome (PO) Tel: 262-7444, 262-7666, Rs 2500-4000.

ZIP BY SPREE HOTELS MANGALA INTERNATIONAL 340, Nehru Street, Pera Naidu Layout, Ram Nagar; Tel: 223-2012, Rs 1500-2000++.

SPS GRAND INN 127, Gokale Street, Ram Nagar; Tel: 223-6666, Rs 3000-5000 HOTEL HERITAGE INN 73, Sivasamy Road, Ramnagar Tel: 223-1451/9200, Rs 2200-3500.

JENNEYS RESIDENCY 2/2, Avinashi Road, Civil Aerodrome Post Tel: 433-5777, Rs 7400 to Rs 7499+ VIJAY PARK INN 101, Senguptha Street , Ram Nagar Tel: 73737-88822, Rs.2750 + taxes GRAND PLAZA 58, Geetha Hall Road Tel: 9927-10004 Rs 2000-4100 HOTEL IBIS COIMBATORE CITY CENTRE Lakshmi Mills Junction, Puliakulam Road, Tel: 711-7666. Rs 2999-3499.

HOTEL JUMP IN & OUT 21B, Avinashi Road, Sitra, Civil Aerodrome Post; Tel: 98940-93453, Rs 2500-3500 + tax.

HOTEL LE GRAND 196, Gokale Street, Ram Nagar; Tel: 223-0202, Rs 2000-3500.

VINAYAK HOTEL 61, Geetha Hall Road Tel: 94865-55555, Rs 880-2688.

SVARGA RESIDENCY 85, 1A Arun Nagar, Maruthamalai Main Road, Vadavalli Tel: 242-6655, Rs 1999-3499.

HOTEL SRIRAM INTERNATIONAL 18 & 19, State Bank Road Tel: 497-4442 Rs 1500-2499 ++ HOTEL THAAI 27, RHR Building, State Bank Road Tel: 230-2736, 439-1391, Rs 1800++ HOTEL LANDMARK 353/1, Bharathiar Road, Gandhipuram Bus Stand; Tel: 73730-44411, 11am-11.30pm.

Rs 1700+-2700+ SREE ANNAPOORNA HOTELS 75, East Arokiasamy Road, RS Puram Tel: 452-2333, Rs 1500-2500++ HOTEL SRI ASWINI DELUX 6 & 7, Kalingarayan Street, Ramnagar Tel: 223-8771/72, Rs 990-2750.

BUDGET HOTELS

HOTEL SRI KALIAPPA 262 & 263, Cross Cut Road, Gandhipuram; Tel: 94437-30244, Rs 700 onwards.

SBS LODGE 155, 157, Avinashi Road, Civil Aerodrome Post; Tel: 257-2630, 98422-76111, Rs 600-1500.

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STAY AIBA REGENCY 28A, Geetha Hall Road Tel: 230-3737 Rs 650-1400, 98942-76989.

ISTAY 5, Devi & Co Lane, Near Railway Station; Tel: 230-0000, Rs 2100++ HOTEL CITY TOWER 56, Sivasamy Road, Ramnagar; Tel: 423-6999, 223-0681, Rs 1960+ HOTEL GEO GRANDE 890, 11th Street, Cross Cut Road, Tatabad Tel: 437-2345, Rs 2158+

SERVICE APARTMENTS

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11/1, East Venkatasamy Road, RS Puram; Tel: 98946-39777, 24hrs, Rs 1750-6750. Located in prime residential area in RS Puram. It is a convenient and smart alternative to hotel room. We have flexible stay options to choose from 1 BHK, 2 BHK & 3 BHK apartments. With close proximityto commercial area your stay becomes so convenient.

Apartments are fully furnished with kitchen facility, makes you feel at home. Rs 2500-6000 www.ishtashortstay.com HIVE 71-72, Hindustan Ave, Nava India, Avinashi Road Tel: 98422-13849, Rs 1650-3300+tax.

CRYSTAL LAKE SERVICE APARTMENT 5/6, Raja Street, Nanjappa Nagar, Singanallur; Tel: 496-1144, 24 hours. Rs 1800-6300.

DUNAG SPRING 12/24,12/25, Padmanaba Nagar, Civil Aerodrome, Tel: 99524-31081 Rs 1320–1820, 24 hours.

TULIP HOMES 48, Rajiv Gandhi Nagar, Sowripalayam Main Road Tel: 259-0112, Rs 1800-3600.

CORNER STAY 4/1, Abdul Rahim Road, Race Course Tel: 81440-22113 Rs 1999-2999,12pm-12am.

RESORTS

DVARA SIRUVANI Perumal Kovil Pathy, Near Karunya Post Tel : 73391-11222, 98946-11958, approx Rs 9032+tax.

BLACK THUNDER RESORT Ooty Main Road, Mettupalayam Tel: 97891-88866, Rs 4838-6136 GREAT MOUNT RESORTS Meenakari Road, Vazhaikombu Nagoor Village, Pollachi Tel: 94890-46005, Rs 8399 THE DENSE FARM COTTAGE Top Slip Road, Senthumadai, Pollachi Tel: 97900-41415, Rs 7000.

SARVA FARMSTAYS & SPA Mangarai, Anaikatti Main Road; Tel: 96982-84759, 1pm-12pm, Rs 4500.

MY VILLAGE - ECO RURAL RESORT Opp Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, Anaikatti Post; Tel: 222-8000, 2pm-12noon, Rs 8450+ SR JUNGLE RESORT 927, KK Nagar Main Road, Anaikatti; Tel: 96555-12345, 2pm-12noon, Rs 6500+ TUSKERS – HILL BY POPPYS Sholayoor Panchayat, 1412/2, 1412/3 Varagampadi Village, Anaikatti; Tel: 95141-42222, 24 hours, Rs 5500+

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Signature hospitality you cannot refuse EXPERIENCE A SLICE OF ITALY AT FAVOLA, OR A LUXURIOUS STAY AT THE TAMIL NADU SUITE – ONLY AT LE MERIDIEN

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Coimbatore’s favourite Favola for authentic Italian Ciao e Benvenuto (hello and welcome) to Coimbatore city’s one and only signature Italian restaurant – Favola.

True to its name, Favola is an epicurean fable that takes you on a flavoursome ride through the sunny Italian beaches, its cobbled streets, little pizzerias, lush vineyards, and many pasta joints.

Set by the pool, the brilliant blue waters are reminiscent of Italy’s pristine beaches. Favola’s ambience is designed to deliver an authentic Italian dining experience bolstered by the service Le Meridien Coimbatore is so well known for.

The elaborate wine collection here is a tribute to Italy’s rich history with wine. Serving lunch and dinner, the restaurant is an Italian food and wine connoisseur’s dream come true.

Enjoy a slice of Italian culture through its eclectic flavours, aromas, and lose yourself in the authentic speciality food prepared with love and expertise, only at Favola.

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Favola, the Italian speciality restaurant

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Luxe royalty at Le Meridien’s Tamil Nadu Suite Step into royalty and experience the magical magnificence of luxury like a dream come true, when you check into the luxe Tamil Nadu Suite at Le Meridien Coimbatore. A reflection of the glorious heritage of Tamil Nadu, the suite is an homage to the royalty that once ruled the land. Enjoy sweeping views of Coimbatore city from the suite nestled on the top most floor of the hotel.

Slip into the bathtub for a luxurious and long bath to unwind and surrender yourself to the softness of the exquisite king-size bed, where relaxation is sure to find you at the Tamil Nadu suite.

Whether you choose to conduct high-profile business meetings or check in for a family vacation, the Tamil Nadu suite adapts to your needs and makes your stay an unforgettable experience of luxury and Chef Dominic Xavier - Senior Sous-Chef, Favola hospitality.

Experience rich authentic flavours at Favola – the speciality Italian restaurant, and signature hospitality at the hotel’s Tamil Nadu Suite. In all its outings, Le Meridien pulls out all the stops to make you feel like royalty.

The luxurious Tamil Nadu Suite

FAVOLA / TAMIL NADU SUITE Le Meridien Coimbatore 762, Avinashi Road; Tel: 236-4343, 73598-99659 COIMBATORE

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A GASTRONOME’S DELIGHT

Indian, Pan-Asian, Mexican, Continental, Italian, Fusion…

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oodies in Coimbatore are known to travel long distances, if only to sample the best rasamrice or biryani in town. Adding to their sense of adventure is that they don’t have to leave the city to sample the world’s kitchens, be it Mexican, Thai, Chinese, Italian, American or Pan-Asian. But the best food in Kovai is the local finger-licking good South Indian fare: idlis, dosas, utthappam, rice, sambar, rasam and yoghurt either served on a sparkling stainless-steel plate or a banana leaf. And the musthave Madras Filter Coffee which is the best concoction to fill you with vigour and vivre! There is lots more of typical dishes to be savoured... payasam, kootu, koozh, puttu... go on this culinary journey of joy!

SOUTH INDIAN

SHREE ANANDHAAS • Lakshmi Mill Junction Tel: 87540-97777 • Avinashi Road, Opp KMCH Tel: 98943-76666 • Sundarapuram Tel: 98941-83333 • Vadavalli Tel: 98947-76666 • RS Puram Tel: 98943-83333 • Near Gandhipuram Signal Tel: 98943-23333 • Brook Fields Food Court Tel: 82207-61144 • Sri Krishna Engg College Tel: 98940-29888 • Ram Nagar Tel: 96007-04444, 6am-9pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 250.

SREE ANNAPOORNA SREE GOWRISHANKAR •Central Kitchen Tel: 452-2444, 243-7722 •Central Bus Stand Tel: 437-7616 •Cross Cut Road Tel: 437-7618 •Ganapathy Tel: 421-0128 •Avinashi Road Tel: 420-2024 •Peelamedu Tel: 439-7226 •Peoples Park Tel: 439-2117 •Prozone Mall Tel: 662-8306 •RS Puram Tel: 452-2333, 436-7474 •Raja Street Tel: 435-5810 •Sri Lakshmi Complex Tel: 431-1619 •Sri Valli Complex Tel: 438-4664 •Tidal Park Tel: 297-4444 •Town Hall Tel: 435-5801 •Airport Tel: 73975-12221, 6am-10pm, Avg meal for two, Rs 500.

HOTEL JUNIOR KUPPANNA •Raja Street, Townhall; Tel: 221-0671, •Nava India; Tel: 434-6999, 11.30am-9pm.

•Civil Aerodrome Post; Tel: 498-0005, •Sarojini Street, Ramnagar;Tel: 223-5771, •Trichy Road, Ramanathapuram; Tel: 99408-22444, 11.30am-9pm.

HOTEL SRI SURYA 874, Ramanathapuram, Trichy Road Tel: 99527-44844, 12pm-10pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 600.

COURTALLAM BORDER RAHMATH KADAI 74, Race Course; Tel: 420-3777, 11.30am-11pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 500.

HOTEL RHR l 27, RHR Buildings, State Bank Road Tel: 230-2736, 439-1391 l 1934, Trichy Road, Ramanathapuram Tel: 439-5736 l Royal Theatre Entrance Town Hall Tel: 94437-30274 6am-10.30pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 350.

COIMBATORE

VALARMATHI 207/A, CSI Compound, Race Course Tel: 427-1190, 98434-11190, 6pm-9.30pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 600.

THE VILLAGE 61, RR Layout, RS Puram, Tel: 98439-77699, 7am-11pm. Avg meal for two, Rs.400.

MALABAR RESTAURANT 7, Behind Bus Stand, Sastri Road, Gandhipuram,Tel:80152-50003, 12noon–10:30pm, Avg meal for two Rs.500.

RAMESH MESS 126, Alagesan Road, SB Colony, Saibaba Colony, Tel:2441533,7am–10pm, Avg meal for two Rs.500 RAMDEV DHABA 515, Avinashi Road, Avinashi Road Neelambur Tel:94860-32283, 12noon10pm,Avg meal for two Rs.400.

DEWZ The Orbis Hotel, 1562 Avinashi Road, Hope College Tel: 439-9988, 7am-11pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 700.

NORTH INDIAN

PEACOCK Le Meridien, 762, Avinashi Road, Neelambur Tel: 236-4343. A rich diversity of authentic Indian cuisine flavoured with spices and condiments from across the country. Offering exclusivity to guests with two private dining rooms. Avg meal for two, Rs 1500-2000.

BALLE BALLE 30, Bharathi Park Cross 2, Jawahar Nagar, Saibaba Colony; Tel: 96553-12121, 12.30pm-3.30pm & 6.30pm-10pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 500.

YARI •369, Bharathi Park 6th Cross, Saibaba Colony’; Tel: 96554-12121, 12noon-10pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 400.

THE PUNJAB EXPRESS 249, 1st Floor, TV Swamy Road East, RS Puram; Tel: 63697-66718, 12noon-10pm Avg meal for two, Rs 500.

WELCOMCAFE KOVAI 1266/14 West Club Road, Race Course,Tel:222-6555,7am – 11:30pm Avg meal for two Rs.900.

AB’S - ABSOLUTE BARBECUE 1095, First Floor, Vignesvar Cresta, Avinashi Road, Lakshmi Mills, Tel:73373-83763, 10:30am – 11pm, Avg meal for two Rs.1400.

TEASE 105, Vivanta Coimbatore, Race Course,Tel:98950-5322411am – 11pm, Avg meal for two Rs.4000.

YARI 69, Bharathi Park, 6th Cross, Saibaba Colony, Tel:96554-12121,12:30pm – 3:30pm, 6:30pm – 10pm,Avg meal for two Rs.700.

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EAT FUNC - #6 HOTELS 257, Opposite Sai Baba Kovil, Mettuppalayam Road, Saibaba Colony,Tel:96297-77302,11am – 12midnight,Avg meal for two Rs.1500.

FABCAFE BY FABINDIA Plot 9, New T.S. 1381, 1382/16 & 1382/17, Part Door 184, Race Course, Tel:4216959,10am – 10pm,Avg meal for two Rs.1200.

THAT’S Y FOOD 24/49, TV Swamy (East), RS Puram Tel: 90474-76316, 12noon-9.45pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 1400.

FAST FOOD

BURGER KING Brookfields, 3rd Floor, 67-71, Krishnasamy Road; Tel: 495-3395, 83441-14724, Avg meal for two, Rs 350.

MULTI-CUISINE LATEST RECIPE

Le Meridien, 762, Avinashi Road, Neelambur Tel: 236-4343. Vibrant 7am-8pm dining, with world cuisine buffet and live stations for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Also signature a la carte dishes. Large and lavish Sunday brunch.

Avg meal for two, Rs 2200..

INDCHICOO Poppys Tower, Race Course; Tel: 434-6644, 96007-99881. 12.30pm3.30pm,6.30pm-11.30pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 1600. Global Cuisines, Alfresco dining at the Rooftop and live western music at dinner. Avg meal for two, Rs 1600.

SAFFRON Poppys Tower, Kumaran Road, Tirupur; Tel: 0421- 220-2752, 7am-11pm, All in One Offers for All Occasions. Ample car parking. Avg meal for two, Rs 800. .

EDELWEISS RESTAURANT & LAWN Poppys vista, Avinashi Road, Tirupur; Tel: 04296-354300, 7am- 11.30pm. All day dining restaurant and lawn with Children’s play area serving excellent International and local cuisines at great value. Ample parking available.

Avg meal for two, Rs 1000.

PAVILION The Residency Towers, 1076, Avinashi Road; Tel: 224-1414, 7am-11pm.

Serving global cuisine, offering and elaborate buffet for breakfast, lunch, dinner.

A la carte option is also available.

Sunday brunch 12.30pm-4pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 2000.

COIMBATORE

ANNALAKSHMI RESTAURANT 3rd Floor, Pazhamudir Nilayam Building, 41, Govt Arts College Road; Tel: 230-2142, 420-4213, 12noon-3.30pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 800 BARBEQUE NATION Metro Park Inn, 1000, Raja Street, 6th Floor, Town Hall Tel: 89398-78487, 11.30am-4.30pm, 6pm-10.30pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 1200.

SEASONS Radission Blu, 164-165, Avinashi Road, Peelamedu Tel:222-6000. 12noon-3.30pm & 7pm-10pm. Avg meal for two Rs.1000 ++ LATITUDE Vivanta - COIMBATORE , 105, Race Course Road, Gopalapuram Tel: 668-1000, 7am-11.30pm. Avg cost for two, Rs 2300++ 24/7 BYTES Gokulam Park, 116/2, Avinashi Road, Mylampatti, Chinnayampalayam Post Tel: 262-6030. 24hrs. Avg meal for two Rs 2000.

TIFFINYS Hotel Alankar Grande, 10, Ram Nagar Tel: 437-8888, 7am-10.30am, 12.30pm-3pm, 7.30pm-11pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 1500.

CREAM CENTRE 180, TS Road, Race Course Tel: 434-8889, 98430-48091, 11.30am-3.30pm & 6.30pm10pm Avg meal for two, Rs 1000.

GARDEN COUNTRY Hotel Grand Tree, 65, Lajapathirai Street, Ramnagar; Te: 94886-85881, 8am-11pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 700.

GOLDEN CROP Hotel CAG Pride, 312, Bharathiar Road Tel: 431-7777, 8am-10pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 800.

THALLASSERY RESTAURANT HMPR Street, Ukkadam; Tel: 221-8111, 97616-99222, 7am-11pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 500.

HARI BHAVANAM •2, Bharathi Colony, Peelamedu Tel: 95666-33100, 99944-43543, •4th Street, Gandhipuram Tel: 98943-71111, •RTO Office Tel: 98947-01300 •Goldwins Tel: 97513-99000, 96777-15111, •Prozone Mall Tel: 77089-10005, 98431-71111•Brookfields: Tel: 99449-22258 11.30am-10.30pm, Avg meal for two, Rs 500.

HONEY DEW Hotel Chenthur Park, 10/1-9 Avinashi Road, Near Coimbatore Airport, SITRA Tel: 427-9111/ 333. 12noon-8pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 1000.

ORCHID Park Plaza, 90/62, Geetha Hall Road Tel: 436-4646, 7am-10.30am, 12-3pm, 7pm–10 pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 500.

PARUVAA Heritage Inn, 73, Sivasamy Road, Ramanagar Tel: 223-1451, 11am-10.30pm, Avg meal for two, Rs 950.

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DINE AND WINE Grand Plaza, 58B, Railway Station, Geetha Hall Road Tel: 230-1111, 7am-11pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 500.

ON THE GO 167, Race Course Road Tel: 452-0116/7 12.30pm-3pm. 7pm-10.30pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 800.

PALMS Hotel Rathna Residency, 355, Variety Hall Road Tel: 422-5666,6pm-8pm. Avg meal for two,Rs 850.

FOUR CUPS FUSION VEG DINING Fortune Suites, 1st Floor, Above Poppat Jamal, 134, East Periasamy Road, RS Puram; Tel: 4392-929,12.30pm-3.30pm & 7.30pm10.30pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 700.

KADHAMBHAM 571, Dr Alagappa Chettiar Road, Hudco Colony, Tatabad; Tel: 98433-41001, 11am-11pm, Avg meal for two, Rs 600.

OCEAN’S LOUNGE 950/3-9550/4, Nishanth Plaza, 1st Floor, East Venkatasamy Road, RS Puram Tel:98401-04663,12noon10.30pm,Avg meal for two Rs.800.

NORTH WEST FRONTIER AFGHAN GRILL

The Residency Towers, 1076, Avinashi Road Tel: 224-1414, 7pm-12am Open-to-sky barbecue evening restaurant by the poolside.

Open only for dinner in a romantic setting.

Avg meal for two, Rs 2000

CHETTINAD

PATTUKOTTAI MESS 48, TV Swamy Road West, R.S. Puram; Tel: 87606-77774, 12noon-4pm & 7.30-9pm, Avg meal for two, Rs 600.

ANJAPPAR CHETTINAD RESTAURANT 356, Bharathiar Road, Gandhipuram; Tel: 252-4441, 11am-11pm, Avg meal for two, Rs 700.

HOTEL KANNAPPA Vignesh Towers, Sathy Road, Ganapathy; Tel: 95008-44944, 12.30pm-6pm, Avg meal for two, Rs 500.

HOTEL ATCHAYAA CHETTINAD 577, DB Road, RS Puram; Tel: 255-0172, 12.30pm-6pm, Avg meal for two, Rs 400.

ITALIAN

CONTINENTAL

10 DOWNING STREET The Arcadia, Goldwins, 4th Avinashi Road, Chinniayam palayam, Tel:262-7260,12noon – 12midnight,Avg meal for two Rs.800.

THE CAVERN @312 312, New Siddhapudur, Bharathiyar Road, Gandhipuram, Tel:9943341828,12noon – 10:30pm, Avg meal for two Rs.1300.

ROLLING DOUGH CAFE 1261, First Floor, Sri Hari Building, Nava India, Avinashi, Peelamedu, 11am – 11pm,Tel:9362636969, Avg meal for two Rs.500.

THE FRENCH DOOR 102, West Bhashyakaralu Road, RS Puram; Tel: 254-8400, 12noon-8pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 1500++ BIRD ON TREE 28, Opposite circuit House,Kamaraj Road, Race Course; Tel: 98658-31000, 12noon-3.30pm & 7pm-10pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 1200.

FAVOLA Le Meridien, 762, Avinashi Road, Neelambur; Tel: 236-4343, 7am-8pm. The authentic taste of Italy. Rustic interiors overlooking the pool.

Stone fire oven pizzas, antipasti, pasta, salads, seafood, poultry, red meats, desserts and international wines. Avg meal for two, Rs 2000.

BOOM CAFE 365, KMS Building, Avinashi Road, Peelamedu, Tel: 497-1212, 11am-10.30pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 500.

LA MENSA ETHINIC ITALIAN PIZZA PASTA Nava India, Peelamedu; Tel: 496-1818, 11am-12midnight. Avg meal for two, Rs 800.

SYMPHONY The Grand Regent, 708, Avinashi Road, Race Course,Tel:96008-96665. 7am–10am, 12noon–3pm, 7pm–11pm, Avg meal for two Rs.1200.

TO ADVERTISE CONTACT: 98450-56103 COIMBATORE

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EAT PAN ASIAN

PONZU Le Meridien, 762, Avinashi Road, Neelambur Tel: 236-4343,10am-10pm. A variety of Thai, Japanese, Chinese and Mongolian cuisines with live cooking stations.

Avg meal for two, Rs 1750.

ASIATIQUE 4, Avinashi Road, Goldwins, Poongothai Nagar, Civil Aerodrome Post; Tel: 96009-60455, 12noon-3.30pm & 6.30pm-11pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 1000.

CHINESE

CHIN CHIN

The Residency Towers, 1076, Avinashi Road Tel: 224-1414, 12.30pm8.30pm. The best Chinese cuisine in town. Chef’s signature dishes like Drums of Heaven, Honey Chilly Lotus stem, Dimsums and Fried Ice Cream. Private dining room can seat 16 people.

Avg meal for two, Rs 2500.

NINHAO 276B, NSR Road, Saibaba Colony; Tel: 244-5652, 12noon-11pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 800 CHINA VALLEY 1197, Trichy Road, Ramanathapuram Tel: 230-3279, 11am-3.30pm & 6pm-11pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 500 THE CASCADE l 479 – B1 , Avinashi Road, Peelamedu; Tel: 256-8888. 12.30–3pm & 7pm–11pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 1200,

CAFÉS

SHIVANJALI CAFÉ 3, New Thillai Nagar, Maruthamalai Road, PN Pudur; Tel: 99524-25643, 12noon–9pm, closed on Mondays. Avg meal for two, Rs 700 CAFÉ TOTARAM Door-90, 2nd Street, Dr. Jeganathan Nagar, Civil Aerodrome Post, Peelamedu, Tel:90474-76316, 11.30am–10pm, Avg meal for two Rs.500.

LA CAFÉ 130, East Venkataswamy Road, RS Puram; Tel: 293-3333, 11am-10pm, Avg meal for two, Rs 500.

KITES CAFÉ 267, BR Puram, Avinashi Road, Tel: 438-5050, 9am–12midnight.

Avg meal for two, Rs 600

COIMBATORE

CITRUS CAFÉ 173/3 & 174/4, Sri Rangalu Naidu Farms, Vilankurichi Road, Kalapatti; Tel: 220-5666, 88502-65565. 24hrs.

Avg meal for two, Rs 1500++

TEA HOUSE

CHAI N GUPSHUP 201, Sambantham Road (East), RS Puram; Tel: 436-9848, 9.30am-7.45pm. Avg cost for two, Rs 250.

TAPRIWALA - THE CONTEMPORARY TEA CAFE 551-B, Lokamanya Street, D B Road Corner, RS Puram, Tel:8056546022,12noon– 10:30pm,Avg meal for two Rs.450.

CUPS & CHAOS 122, 1, Venkatasamy Road West, RS Puram, Tel:96003-33577, 11am–11pm,Avg meal for two Rs.400.

TEA LOUNGE Radission Blu , 164-165, Avinashi Road, Peelamedu; Tel:222-6000 , 24hrs The right place to order rich cakes with choices, breads, exotic chocolates and nippy bites with mind refreshing tea and coffee.

BAKERS KRAVE

The Residency Towers,1076, Avinashi Road; Tel: 224-1414, 24hrs. The ultimate place to order cakes of your fantasy. Offers quick bites like samosa, sandwiches, rolls, mouthwatering chocolates and Gateaux. Bulk orders and eggless items undertaken too.

LONGITUDE 77 Le Meridien, 762, Avinashi Road; Tel: 236-4343.Filled with the rich aroma of freshly-brewed coffee and baked delights, with signature éclairs and panjamiratham (a south Indian fruit dessert).

CHOCKO CHOZA l18-A, Perriyaswamy Road (East) RS Puram Tel: 436-9437 l 4-479, Avinashi Road, Peelamedu; Tel: 436-9537, 11am-10pm.

SWEET SHOPS

AGARWAL SWEET PALACE •104, Ramachandra Road, RS Puram; Tel: 436-8534, 438-8444, 9am-10pm •Hope College: 138B, Priya Complex, Avinashi Road: Tel: 257-6688, 8am10pm •Paal Company, 450, Thadagam Road; Tel: 255-0900, 11am-8.30pm.

•Customer Care: Tel: 438-8444 Celebrations made sweeter with delectable Agarwal laddu, milk, pure ghee, Bengali sweets, cashew, dry fruits sweets, baklava, savories, chats, cookies and chocolates.

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MOONDRU KAMBAM NELLAI MUTHU VILAS SWEETS & BAKES 422A, Palakkad Main Road, Kuniamuthur; Tel: 72000-19129, 9am-10pm.

• Gandhipark; Tel: 239-7548, 98422-61717 • Sivanandha Colony; Tel: 438-2266, 97870-19129 •Saibaba Colony; Tel: 495-3545, 96778-84695 • Vysial Street; Tel: 95853-81717•Kovaipudur; Tel: 72000-19129 8am-8pm. House of exclusive Indian sweets, savouries and snacks.

Committed to best quality, professionalism, hygiene, service and reliability, with state of the art manufacturing, for complete trust and satisfaction of customers. praveenshah2010@yahoo.com, www.nellaimuthuvilas.in ADYAR ANANDA BHAVAN •313, Bharathiar Road, Gandhipuram; Tel: 252-1919, 8am-8pm. •Railway Station; Tel: 75500-31117, 7am-10.30pm.

SRI KRISHNA SWEETS HOUSE l 342, Raja Street Tel: 239-9161 l Ramanathapuram; Tel: 231-5747 l Govt Arts College Road; Tel: 221-0747 l Vadavalli; Tel: 242-2633 l Gandhipuram; Tel: 252-0870 l Kovaipudur; Tel: 260-7511. 9.30pm-9pm.

ICE CREAM PARLOURS

SNOWMAN ICE CREAMS 162, Sastri Road; Tel: 223-5257, 9am-9pm.

BOOMERANG •Opposite IOB Bank, Avinashi Road, Peelamedu,Tel:98434-32151,11am – 11pm •59, Near Voc Park, Nehru Stadium,Tel;4392315 •23 A, East DB Swamy Road, RS Puram,Tel:4220766 •1, SRP Nagar, Saibaba ColonyTel:4206611 COIMBATORE

IBACO •1392, Avinashi Road, Peelamedu,Tel:98942-65830 •Brookfield Mall,Tel:86106-63869 •Saibaba Colony,Tel:98401-43089 •Ramanathapuram,Tel:97893-00699 THE SCOOPY JUNCTION 137, Bala Murugan Complex, 1st Floor,Peelamedu, Tel:9566444153, 11am–11pm, Avg meal for two Rs.400.

KULFISTAN 206, NSR Road, Saibaba Colony, Tel:8754497637, 11am–11:30pm, Avg meal for two Rs.400.

ORGANIC FOOD

OTR ORGANIC 9, Raja Annamalai Road, Saibaba Colony; Tel: 99946-63550, 97912-11979, 10am1.15pm, 5.30pm-9pm.

SREEVATSA ORGANIC FARM PRODUCTS •7/1A, Mettupalayam Road; Tel: 94890-52570 •GN Mills; Tel: 264-2150 •Saravanampatti; Tel: 89738-20929 8am-9pm.

DAMS ORGANIC FOODS 1/441-A, Kothari Nagar, Thoppampatty Pirivu, Vadamadurai, Kurudampalayam Tel: 94426-52068, 9am-6.30pm.

OTR ORGANIC 26, Alagesan Rd Number 2, S.R.P Nagar, Saibaba Colony,Tel:97912 11979, 9.30am-9pm.

GURU ORGANIC FOODS 10/16,Vadavalli Road, Edayarpalayam,Tel:95975 89151,9.30am 8pm SUGAM ORGANIC FOOD 11A,SPK Complex,Gold Wins,Avinashi Road,Tel:99440 93072,10am-8pm

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DESTINATION OOTY

SCENIC BEAUTY, COOL CLIMES, QUEEN OF THE HILLS BOTANICAL GARDENS, PARKS, PLANTATIONS & MORE...

L

ush green mountains and plantations abound in Ooty. Spread over 36 sq km, it’s 7350 feet above sea level. Vast plantations of eucalyptus, pine and wattle stretch between the few untouched meadows that remain of the pre-British Ooty. It’s the perfect destination to get away from it all in the lap of nature’s bounty and serenity. Here is where you can rewind, reboot, and restart your life every season. With temperatures relatively consistent throughout the year, it’s the best summer retreat for anyone wanting to beat the summer heat. Sightsee, relax, chill…

LANDMARKS & MONUMENTS COONOOR

At a slightly lower altitude (2000 metres), this is the second largest hill station in the Nilgiri Hills and is a small tea garden town where the weather remains pleasantly cool throughout the year. The place is perfect for trekking and picnicking, with grassy spots and spectacular views. It is famous for bird watching and birds such as vultures, eagles, owls, bulbuls, thrushes, bablers, larks, cuckoos and robins.

KANDAL CROSS SHRINE

A Roman Catholic Shrine, this is considered the Jerusalem of the East. Catholics consider the shrine as the ‘Calvary of Tamil Nadu’. Special Novena Prayers and Holy Masses are offered every Friday. The annual feast is held on 3rd JUNE. NILGIRIS LIBRARY It is a treasure trove of precious documents, biographies and old books, many of them rare volumes on travel and Ooty. The library was begun as a public reading room and later built up as it stands today, in 1868. Today, it is run by a private committee.

OOTY CLUB This club offers entertainment as well as information. It has a collection of albums of yellowing photographs, newspaper clippings and hand-drawn cards, among other things.

The club building was originally the mansion of Sir William Rumbold, a wealthy businessman from Hyderabad, who built it in the 1820s.

Regal, imposing and exclusive, the club is still maintained as it was in British time. The club is for members and their guests only.

COIMBATORE

STONE HOUSE This is the first bungalow to be built in town, which was the residence of John Sullivan, the founder of Ooty and at that time, the collector of Coimbatore. The tribals gave it its name – ‘Kal Bangla’ meaning Stone House.

ST STEPHEN’S CHURCH AND GRAVEYARD This Protestant Church was Ooty’s first Church.

One of the few remaining examples of original Anglican architecture in Ooty, it’s a Gothic, castle like structure, reminiscent of English village Churches. Adjoining the church is an old English cemetery.

THE MUSEUM Opened in NOVEMBER1989, this museum has a collection of objects unique to the district, including timber, insects, butterflies, rocks, wood carvings, Kurinji flower, stone sculptures, bronze works, models of Toda hut and coins.

PARKS & GARDENS BOTANICAL GARDEN The gardens were established in 1847 by the Marquis of Tweeddale and now maintained by the Agricultural Department of the Tamil Nadu government. From JUNE-JUNE, an Annual Flower Show is held by the Nilgiris Agro-Horticultural Society and the Dog Show of the South India Kennel Club. A few minutes’ climb up from the garden is Toda Mund – ‘Othak-kal-man-thu’ (one stone village) – from which Ooty (Ootacamund) derived its name. Adjacent to the garden is Raj Bhavan used by governors when they are on tour.

OOTY LAKE

This small artificial lake was conceived in 1824

by John Sullivan as an irrigation tank. Hardly 4 sq. km in area, the lake is much frequented by picnickers. Row boats, paddle boats and motor boats are available for hire. The boat house also has a restaurant and a children’s garden.

CENTENARY ROSE GARDEN This rose garden was established at Vijayanagaram in Ooty, covering four hectares in five terraces, to commemorate the centenary Flower Festival in NOVEMBER1995. It is situated on the lower slopes of the Elk Hill on the NorthWestern side, facing Ooty town. There are about 2150 varieties of roses in the Rose Garden, one of the largest such collections in India.

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DESTINATION OOTY SIGHTSEEING LAMB’S ROCK (8 KM)

GUDALAR ( 50 KM FROM OOTY) Located on the road leading to Mysore, Gudalur is the gateway to the Nilgiris from Kerala and Karnataka. The Mudumalai sanctuary is located around 16 km from here. The prime attractions are Frog Hill view point (14km) , Needle point rock view (12 km), Numbalkottah (8km), Nellakotta (15km), hanging bridge (14km), Nelliyalayam (20km) and Cherambadi (35km).

STANLEY PARK (3 KM) A popular camping ground for scouts and guides, it has a rest house and protected water supply.

A sheer precipice several hundred metres high, Lamb’s Rock is on a motorable road that leads to Lady Canning’s Seat (10 km), named after the wife of a British Viceroy. Dolphin’s Nose and the Droog are two other excellent heights, 10 and 15 km from Coonoor respectively to view the plains. They are also good picnic spots, with the former made attractive by a view of Catherine Falls and the latter by a still remaining ruins of an old fort built by Mysore ruler Tippu Sultan.

PASTEUR INSTITUTE

This Institute was established in 1907 to research rabies and treat victims of the disease. Among other projects undertaken by the institute ,the most note worthy is the manufacture of the polio vaccine.

SIM’S PARK Founded by JD Sim, a Secretary to the Madras Government in the mid-19th century as an amusement park, it has now evolved into a botanical garden with well-laid out terraces with rare flowers and shrubs. It contains several species of trees and shrubs that cannot be grown in the colder climate of Ooty.

ARUVANKADU The Cordite Factory of the Government of India, which supplies ammunition for the country’s defence purposes, is located here. It was started in 1904.

COIMBATORE

POMOLOGICAL STATION This experimental fruit garden, one of the three in the Nilgiris, sprawls over 16 acres at a height of about 1,900 metres above sea level.

It was established in 1920, along with the other stations at Burhar and Kullar on the Coonoor – Mettupalayam Ghat Road. These stations are maintained by the Tamil Nadu Horticultural Department.

WELLINGTON (5 KM)

This British cantonment was developed in 1852.

It has the country’s only Defence Services Staff College, an institution rich in Indian military, especially modern tradition. Wellington is also the headquarters of the Madras Regimental Centre of the Indian Army, which is the oldest regiment in the Indian Army.

ST CATHERINE FALLS (8 KM) AND ELK FALLS (7 KM) are among the most beautiful cascades of the Nilgiris. From the Kodanad viewpoint (16 km), an all encompassing view of Coimbatore, Mysore, and Kerala can be seen, as well as the eastern slopes of the Nilgiris. The other major attractions here are the Rangaswamy pillar and peak: the former, a conical peak, 1,785 m high and considered sacred by the hill tribes of the plateau; the latter, an unusual isolated rock formation with precipitous sides.

SILKWORM REARING STATION Adjoining the Pasteur Institute is this research establishment of the Central Silk Board.

It also renders expert guidance and special assistance to young entrepreneurs and others who approach them for advice on silkworm rearing.

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RETAIL THERAPY

Silks, Sarees, Handicraft, Home Décor, Jewellery, Books…

W

ith Coimbatore being a textile hub, the world of apparel beckons you like no other. With the neighbouring Tirupur being the manufacturing hub of world-famous clothing brands, it’s only natural to find a thriving retail scene in Kovai. Many MNC brands get their clothes made in the Knit Capital of Tirupur. Then of course the city offers you the best shopping destinations for South Indian Kanjeevarams, silks, apparel, textiles, towels, pure and fashion jewellery and lots more.

That’s the charm of Kovai. Shop, shop, shop... till you drop!

SHOP MALLS

BROOKEFIELDS 67-71, Krishnaswamy Road; Tel: 254-9696, 254-0904, 11am-10pm.

FUN REPUBLIC MALL 474, 2nd Floor, Avinashi Road; Tel: 451-8414, 10am-10pm.

PROZONE MALL 201, Sathy Main Road, Sivanandapuram, Saravanampatti; Tel: 662-8111, 11am-9.30pm

SILKS

NALLI SILKS

Old No. 538 New No 66, DB Road, RS Puram; Tel: 255-4567, 495-6567, 9.30am–9pm.

One-stop-shop for exquisite Kancheepuram wedding silk sarees and all types of Indian silk sarees, cotton sarees, dress materials, salwar sets and more.

PSR

l 942, Cross Cut Road; Tel: 249-8694, l 100 feet Road; Tel: 249-9954 9.30am-9pm.

Exclusive collection crafted by weavers from all parts of India. Kanjivaram silk sarees, soft silk sarees, South India cotton sarees, salwar and kurtis. www.psrsilkindia.com.

MAHAVEERS 9/6, Cross Cut Road, Gandhipuram; Tel: 223-6861/ 4472 9.30am-9pm. The exclusive creations and collection of handcrafted kanjeevaram and banarasi sarees. With a wide range of fancy sarees, salwar suits, lehenga and kurti’s.

All kinds of fancy designer sarees.

AAVARANAA 3/2, GD Road, Race Course; Tel: 439-4294, 76049-84298, 9.30am-7.30pm. Attractive traditional Kancheepuram silks, Maheshwari cottons, zari-kota, cotton-kota, linen, jute, bilo sarees, dress materials and more. Also exquisite gold, silver and jadau diamond jewellery.

COIMBATORE

SHRESHT

127, TV Samy Road West, RS Puram; Tel: 254-2872, 10am-8.30pm.

‘EXCLUSIVITY’ redefined at SHRESHT with fabulous collections of Kanjivarams, Fancy Designer Sarees, variety Silks, Tussars and Cottons and also exquisite Readymades, Dress Materials and Kurthis.

SHLOKA Old 50/51, New 54, Race Course Road; Tel: 498-0495. 10am-8pm.

Fabulous collections of Kanjivarams, Fancy Designer Sarees, variety Silks, Tussars and Cottons and also exquisite Readymades, Dress Materials and Kurthis VIVAAH SILKS 36, Venkataramana Road, RS Puram; Tel: 422-1180, 9.30am-8pm.

Email: vivaahsilks.cbe@gmail.com KANCHIPURAM S.M SILKS 546, Cross Cut Road, Gandhipuram; Tel: 249-1900, 9.30am-8pm SHANTHALA 41B, West Bhashyakaralu Road, RS Puram; Tel: 427-2666, 10am-9pm.

TULSI VATIKA 730 C/2, Avinashi Road, Near Hotel Residency; Tel: 435-4660. 439-4660 ANYA • 12, Lokamanya Street East, RS Puram; Tel: 254-9690, 96009-73736 BHARANI PATTU CENTRE 130, Rajaji Street, Kannan Departmental Store Building, Cross Cut Road; Tel: 98427-33233, LAKSHMI SILKS 16-18, Sri Lakshmi Complex, Cross Cut Road, Gandhipuram Tel: 223-5016. 9.30am-9pm KANAKAVALLI SILKS 1, GD Naidu Street, Race Course; Tel: 97910-18484.10am-8pm.

MANTRA THE DESIGN STUDIO 66, Venkataswamy Road, West RS Puram, Tel: 420-0009, 10am–7pm.

SRI GANAPATHY SILKS l 1057, Gandhipuram; Tel: 223-3445 l Oppanakkara Street; Tel: 98422-22713, 8.30am-10.30pm.

GHOSH MAJUMDHER 1, SRP Nagar, Saibaba Colony; Tel: 245-4202, 98430-60373, 10am-8pm.

THE CHENNAI SILKS l 636, Oppanakara Street; Tel: 239-1555 l 966-672, Cross Cut Road, Gandhipuram; Tel: 249-0888, 9.30am-9.30pm.

THARAKARAM SILK HOUSE 11, Sathyamurthy Road, Ramnagar; Tel: 223-0420/1859, 10am–8.30pm.

POTHYS l 401-402, Oppanakkara Street Tel: 239-9933 l Cross Cut Road, Gandhipuram; Tel: 249-0202, 9am-10pm.

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RMKV F11, Brookefields, 67-71, Krishnaswamy Road; Tel: 225-5105, 11am-9pm.

DIVA SILK LOUNGE 23/24B, Brookfields Mall,Dr Krishnasamy Mudaliyar Road,R.S.Puram, Tel:297-0345 SHREE DEVI TEXTILES 1014, Cross Cut Road, Gandhipuram; Tel: 423-0000 10am-10pm MALIBOO 34A, Karthi’s Apartment, Ground Floor, Race Course; Tel: 99433-87403, 10am-6pm.

APPAREL SOCH

S22, Brookefields, 67-71, Krishnaswamy Road Tel: 225-5044.

10am-10pm.

Prozone Mall, G15B, Sathy Main Road; Tel: 662-8335, 10am-9pm. It is one-stop shop for women interested in traditional and western wear.

ANOKHI ALG House, Old No. 124, New No. 167, 1st Floor, Race Course Road Tel: 420-2442,420-4221 10am-7.30pm. Contemporary crafted textiles, apparel and accessories, with distinctive block prints and designs, and superior product quality, focussing on revival of traditional crafts and skills.

RITU KUMAR Globus Arcade, Race Course Road No; 6; Tel: 420-3594. 10am-8.45pm.

ZUDIO •605, Avinashi Road, Lakshmi Mills; Tel: 86575-18794, 11am-9.30pm.

•Prozone Mall, Ground Floor, Sathy Main Road; Tel: 90928-59235, 11am-9.30pm.

DRESS DREAMS 493-A, Avinashi Road; Tel: 98948-98348, 10am-8pm.

GO COLOR • Prozone, Ground Floor, Sathy Main Road; Tel: 93840-31606 • 67-71, G6, Brookefields, Krishnaswamy Road; Tel: 225-5335/5337, 11am-10pm.

G-WORLD Avinashi Road, Peelamedu Tel: 99400-02835.

9.30am-10.30pm.

LIFESTYLE l 67-71, Brookfields Krishnaswamy Road Tel: 1800-123-1555 l Prozone; Tel: 1800-123-1555 Weekdays 11am-9.30pm Weekend 10.30am-9.30pm.

LABEL ‘M BY ANU & RESHMA DB Road, RS Puram Tel - 495-7279 10 a.m. - 8.30 p.m. Sunday open •S5, 2nd Floor, Brookefields, 67-71, Krishnaswamy Road Tel: 225-5656 • DB Road, RS Puram; 225-5656, 10am-9pm.

COIMBATORE

GRASP CLOTHINGS l 1, Thirugana Sambandam Road, Race Course Tel: 420-4039 l Pollachi; Tel : 04259-220515 l Tirupur; Tel: 0421-2233229 l Brookfields; Tel: 225-5755 10am–9.30pm.

BROCADE 555, DB Road, RS Puram; Tel: 254-0550, 10am–9pm.

CLASSIC POLO • DB Road, RS Puram; Tel: 436-6222, 98431-10071, •S7, Brookefields Mall, Krishnaswamy Road Tel: 225-5303, 10.30am-9.30pm.

ARROW F21, Brookefields, 67-71, Krishnaswamy Road Tel: 225-5442, 10.30am-9.30pm.

DENCH UNION 54, Bharathi Park, 7th Cross, Near ICICI Bank, Saibaba Colony; Tel: 420-8377,9677917733, WOODLANDS F17, Brookefields, 67-71, Krishnaswamy Road Tel: 225-5757, 10am-10pm.

KAIRA 197, Yaseen Complex, Thiruvenkatasamy Road West, RS Puram Tel: 496-0227 PANTALOONS l Brookfields, 67-71, Krishnaswamy Road Tel: 88677-02996 l Prozone Mall, 201, Sathy Main Road, Sivanandhapuram, Saravanampatti; Tel: 498-0116, 11am-9.30pm.

VAN HEUSEN •G17B, Brookefields, 67-71, Krishnaswamy Road Tel: 225-5990, •DB Road, RS Puram; Tel: 439-3956 •Prozone; Tel: 662-8234 •Gandhipuram; Tel: 437-8306 10am-9.30pm.

V. •F5A, Brookefields, 67-71, Krishnaswamy Road; Tel: 225-5992 • DB Road, RS Puram; Tel: 439-3956, 10.30am-9.30pm.

RAYMOND SHOP l 42/5, Ahuja Towers, TV Swamy Road West, RS Puram Tel: 437-7010 l 849, Cross Cut Road, Gandhipuram Tel: 249-5275, 98940-54241, 10am–9pm.

INDIAN TERRAIN l 267, Cross Cut Road, Gandhipuram Tel: 437-2653 l F16, 1st Floor, BrookeField Plaza, Brooke Bond Road Tel: 225-5533, PETER ENGLAND • DB Road, RS Puram; Tel: 420-0686 •F4, Brookefields, 67-71, Krishnaswamy Road Tel: 225-5588, 10am-9.30pm.

LEVIS G4, Brookefields, 67-71, Krishnaswamy Road Tel: 225-5001, 10am-10pm.

KAJRI 195, 1st Floor, TV Samy Road West, RS Puram; Tel: 254-1234, 10am–9pm.

TOMMY HILFIGER • Prozone; Tel: 662-8207•G25, Brookefields, 67-71, Krishnaswamy Road; Tel: 225-5994, 10am-9.30pm.

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SHOP WESTSIDE G12, Ground Floor, Brookefields, 67-71, Krishnaswamy Road Tel: 225-5225/5229, •Prozone Mall, Sathy Main Road; Tel: 6628170, 11am-9.30pm.•237, Avinashi Road, Lakshmi Mills; Tel: 662-8170, 11am-9.30pm.

11am-9pm.

LOUIS PHILIPPE •DB Road, RS Puram; Tel: 436-7310 •Prozone; Tel: 662-8333 •Race Course; Tel: 222-0995 •G17A, Brookefields, 67-71, Krishnaswamy Road Tel: 225-5311, 10am-10pm.

RASA BOUTIQUEAND HOBBY STUDIO 510, DB Road, Opp Pazhamudir Nilayam, RS PuramTel: 254-2595, 94426-40063, 10.30am-9.30pm.

CROCODILE l F7A, First Floor, Brookefields, 67-71, Krishnaswamy Road Tel: 225-5766 l Avinashi Road; Tel: 435-0480 l DB Road, RS Puram; Tel: 436-8844 l Prozone Mall; Tel: 662-8363 l Saravanam Patti; Tel: 322-3770 l Chitra Kalapatti Road; Tel: 420-2334 l 306, Cross Cut Road, Gandhipuram; Tel:437-4161 10am-9.30pm TRIGGER APPAREL LIMITED l 2, FCI Complex, Karamadai Tel: 04254-235100, 8am-5.15pm l 19, Ranga Villas Mill Compound, Peelamedu; Tel: 1800-890-6840 l Govt Arts College Road; Tel: 1800-890-6840, 9.30am-8pm.

MITRAS 114, West Venkataswamy Road, RS Puram; Tel: 94879-20394, 10am-8pm.

124, Thendral Complex, DB Road, RS Puram; Tel: 88077-10904, 10am-9.30pm.

SHUBBAM 105/106, Ramachandra Road, RS Puram; Tel: 497-1424, 10am-9pm.

UNLIMITED • President Hall, Avinashi Road; Tel: 427-5337•Trichy Road, Ramanathapuram; Tel: 427-3337, 10am-9pm.•Prozone Mall, Sivananthapuram; Tel: 662-8296, 10am-10pm.

SPORTS APPAREL

HEINI SPORT APPAREL West Club Road, First Cross, Race Course; Tel: 96299-97834, 451-2123.

10.30am-8.30pm.

DECATHLON NEELAMBUR GS, 716/2B & 717/2B, Avinashi Road, Neelambur; Tel: 96555-23791.Week days 9am-9pm & Weekend 9am-10pm.

DESIGNER BOUTIQUE

ME ‘U’ DESIGNER BOUTIQUE Near Tidal Park, Thaneer Pandhal Bus Stop, Hope College Tel: 99629-8804. 10am-9pm.

COIMBATORE

URBAN KALIKA 146, West TV Swamy Road, RS Puram; Tel: 99947-30788. 10am-8pm.

MALGUDI DESIGNS 152, T V Samy Road, RS Puram, Tel: 73733-34448, 10am-9pm

BABY CARE

MAGIZHCHI-THE BABY SHOP 375, 100 Feet Road, Gandhipuram; Tel: 94898- 59086, 9am-7.30pm.

BEST BABY 59A, Ramachandra Road, RS Puram Tel: 437-0461, 9am-9.30pm.

CHILDS PLAY 189, TV Swamy Road West, RS Puram Tel: 439-9111, 10am-9pm.

BORN BABIES 69, East TV Samy Road, RS Puram; Tel: 254-1626, 9.30am-8pm.

FIRSTCRY.COM 490A, Avinashi Road, Nava India; Tel: 96555-00088, 9.30am-8pm

JEWELLERY

DURGAA DIAMONDS & JEWELS KC Arcade, 1st Floor, 79/2, TV Swamy Road East, RS Puram Tel:255-1777, 435-6939, 10am-8.30pm.

SUMAN JEWELLERY 25, 11th Cross Street, Tatabad; Tel: 249-5036, 8036, 9.30am-9pm.

MEHTA JEWELLERS Mehta Mansion, 178, DB Road, RS Puram; Tel: 247-2056, 94426-11992, 90430-01008, 9.30am-9.30pm.

SHRI ARTHI JEWELLERY 9/10, Cross-Cut Road, Gandhipuram; Tel: 223-2710, 91507-20700, 9.30am-9pm.

TEJASWINI DIAMONDS & JEWELS 333, Singapore Plaza, Cross Cut Road, Gandhipuram; Tel: 495-6820, 10.30am-8pm TARA JEWELLERY 61, West Bashyakarlu Road, RS Puram; Tel: 254-4224, 98940-10216.

10am-9pm NEW JEWEL PALACE 72, Lakshmi Complex, Gandhipuram Tel: 223-3334, 9.30am-9.30pm.

VISWA & DEVJI DIAMONDS 16, East TV Swamy Road, RS Puram Tel: 422-3301/2/3, 10am -8.30pm .

MALABAR GOLD 771/1,2, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Road, 100 Feet Road Tel : 249-5222, 249-5666, 10am-10.30pm.

PRINCE JEWELLERY New No 149A, Gayathri Building, Dr Rajendra Prasad Road, 100 Feet Road, Tel : 249-9990 9.30am-8.30pm KARPAGAM l Karpagam Aabarna Maligai, No 7, Cross Cut Road, Tel: 437-7771/2/3, 223-0230 l Karpagam Jewellers, No 491, Cross Cut Road Tel: 450-6001/2/3/4, 10am-8.30pm.

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SRI LAKSHMI JEWELLERY 610, Raja Street, Tel: 656-2345, 9.30am-8.00pm.

SUMANGALI JEWELLERS l 318, Raja Street Tel: 239-1256, 239-6296 l 380, Cross Cut Road, Gandhipuram Tel: 437-8499, 438-0588, 10am–8.30pm.

BARANI JEWELLERY 89, DB Road, RS Puram Tel: 436-8440, 10am–2pm & 3pm–8pm.

JOYALUKKAS l 911, Cross Cut Road, Gandhipuram Tel: 249-4777 l 293, Big Bazaar Street; Tel: 235-1916, 10am-9.30pm.

VIHAA DESIGNER JEWELLERY 138, MR Complex, 1st Floor Karuppu Gounder Street, Tel: 435-5575, 230-7388, 10am–9pm.

JEWEL ONE 284-285, Cross Cut Road, Gandhipuram Tel: 427-3777, 9.30am–8.30pm.

TEJAS 114, 11th Cross, Tatabad; Tel: 99522-33327, 10.30am-7pm.

AVATHAR JEWELLERS l 500, Big Bazaar Street Tel: 239-2079 l 653, Raja Street Tel: 239-4318 l 919, 920, Cross Cut Road Tel: 421-2333 9.30am–9pm, Sundays: 10am-7pm.

SREE KUMARAN THANGAMALIGAI l 555-557, Oppanakara Street Tel: 239-9888 l 636, Oppanakara Street Tel: 230-1555 l 366, NH Road Tel: 239-9183 l 180-180A, 9th Cross Street, Gandhipuram Tel: 248-0222, 9.30am-8.30pm.

TANISHQ • 830, Cross Cut Road, Gandhipuram; Tel: 437-2415, 10am-8pm •52, DB Road, RS Puram; Tel: 255-3045, 10am-8pm, BHIMA JEWELS Cross Cut Road, Gandhipuram Tel: 236-2401/2450, 10am–9pm.

JOSCO JEWELLERS 796, Cross Cut Road, Gandhipuram Tel: 248-2222, Mon-Sat 10.15am-9pm, D.A.R JEWELLERY 551, Vysial St, Prakasam,Town Hall, Tel:239-4586. 9am-8pm PAVIZHAM JEWELLERS 277, Cross Cut Road, Gandhipuram Tel: 223-3849, 9am-9pm.

KHAZANA JEWELLERY 838, Cross Cut Road; Tel: 421-3900, 10.30am-8.30pm.

KIRTILAL KALIDAS JEWELLERS PVT.LTD 913-917, Gandhipuram, Cross Cut Road, Tel: 249-8911, 10am-8pm.

KALYAN JEWELLERS 100 Feet Road, Gandhipuram Tel: 252-8883/8884, 10am–9pm.

R V THANGAMALIGAI 160/10, Srinivasa Trade Center, Ramalingam Road Corner, DB Road, RS Puram Tel: 436-5004, 94434-30080, 10.30am-8.30pm.

COIMBATORE

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SHOP ASHOKA JEWELLERS 612, Raja Street Tel: 239-3463, 9.30am-8.30pm, closed on Sundays.

FASHION JEWELLERY

NEW HYDERABAD PEARLS 273, Cross Cut Road, Opp Punjab Handloom World,(Near Zimson), Gandhipuram; 10am-9pm.

JEEVA TRENZ 190, TV Samy Road (West), RS Puram; Tel: 437-9990, 10am-9pm.

VISRUTA SILVER 244, Cross Cut Road Gandhipuram; Tel: 421-3351 9,30am-8.45pm SAKTHI GOLD 996-B, Cross Cut Road, Gandhipuram; Tel: 249-4247, 98429-34225, 10am–9pm.

For fashion jewellery and silver articles.

SILVER PALACE 73,78, 1st Floor, Sri Lakshmi Complex, Cross Cut Road, Gandhipuram; Tel: 223-3534, 9.30am–9pm.

PANCHRATHNA 33, 7th Street, Tatabad Tel: 403-6555, 98422-66555, 10am–8pm.

INNERWEAR

JOCKEY • F8, Brookefields, 67-71, Krishnaswamy Road Tel: 225-5566/5599 • Cross Cut Road, Gandhipuram Tel: 249-1333. 10am-9.30pm.

PRABHAS INNERWEAR 47, Lakshmi Complex, Cross Cut Road, Gandhipuram Tel: 223-5035, 10am-9.30pm.

NAIDU HALL 578, DB Road, RS Puram Tel: 255-2151, 9.30am-9pm.

INTIMATE DESIRES-THE LINGERIE BOUTIQUE Brookfields, 2nd Floor, Krishnasamy Road; Tel: 421-3639

HANDICRAFT & HANDLOOMS

KHADI CRAFT Avinashi Road, Near Flyover Tel: 230-1051, 10am-8pm, closed on Sundays.

KADHI BHAVAN 73-A, GN Mills Bus Stop, Mettupalayam Main Road Tel: 98422-91991, 10am-9pm.

HANDLOOM HOUSE 101 C, DB Road, RS Puram Tel: 255-2489, 10.30am–8pm.

KALANJALI 201, Lakshmi Complex, 2nd Floor, Cross Cut Road Tel: 93603-41345, 10am-9pm.

KANDASWAMY CHETTIAR & COMPANY 551, Oppanakkar Street Tel: 239-5669, 9.30am-8pm.

FOOTWEAR

RELIANCE FOOTPRINT F9-F10, Brookefields, 67-71, Krishnaswamy Road Tel: 420-0395, 11am-10pm.

BATA l G18, Brookefields, 67-71, Krishnaswamy Road, Tel: 225-5655 l 141, DB Road, RS Puram; Tel: 86808-65916. 10am-10pm.

KHAL’S FOOT WORLD 18, Singapore Plaza, Cross Cut Road, Gandhipuram Tel: 437-2805, 10am -9.30pm PUMA G21, Brookefields, 67-71, Krishnaswamy Road Tel: 225-5440/5441, 11am-9pm.

ADIDAS •144, TV Swamy Road, West RS Puram Tel: 437-0767• Avinashi Road; Tel: 439-7493 • Brookfields, GF; Tel: 99655-49407 9.30pm-8pm WOODLAND STORE • No 79, DB Road, RS Puram Tel: 1800-103-3445 • 575, DB Road, RS Puram; Tel: 254-4250 10am–10pm.

FABRIC & TAILORING

LEATHER & ACCESSORIES

HIDESIGN G5, Krishnaswamy Road, Brookefields; Tel: 225-5258, 10am-9.30pm.

VIP LOUNGE 36/1, Ashirwad Complex, DB Road, RS Puram Tel: 254-1365, 10am-9.30pm.

SAMSONITE l F6, Brookefields, 67-71, Krishnaswamy Road Tel: 225-5235 l TV Swamy Road East, RS Puram; Tel: 436-8236 11am-9pm.

COIMBATORE

SIYARAM’S SHOP 21-D, DB Road, RS Puram Tel: 254-7721, 10am–9pm.

THE RAYMONDS l Sachins, 842, Cross Cut Road Gandhipuram Tel: 249-5275l Fifth Avenue, 42/5, Ahuja Towers, RS Puram, Thiruvenkataswamy Road West Tel: 254-2197. 10am-9pm 2022 | JUNE | 54

TILES & SANITARY WARE

SURABHI BUILD MART 353/2, 354/2A, Thadagam Road, Luna Nagar; Tel: 240-2425, 98430-19551.

HOME DECOR INNOVATIONS

10-B,Kalingarayan Street, Ramnagar Tel: 437-8156, 223-2790, 98430-22790 10am–8pm. One-stop shop for all home decoration needs. Curtains, sofas, soft furnishings with exclusive, latest designs, from flaunty florals to imported classics. Elegant, eyecatching, soft fabrics.www.innovations-cbe.com AREENA HOME SOLUTIONS 1306, 1st Floor, Avinashi Road, Peelamedu; Tel: 73583-95053/61, 10am-9pm.

DAFNY FURNITURE MART 76G, Saibaba Colony, NSR Road; Tel: 98430-20170, 9am-9pm.

MR LIGHT VJ Complex, 115, Avinashi Road Tel: 230-0330, 230-0623, 10am–8pm.

SRI GANAPATHY BEDS 86-87, Sasthiri Road, Ram Nagar Tel: 91717-33333. 10.30am-9pm.

GEM LIGHTS Madhukar Complex, 1st Floor, Avinashi Road Flyover Tel: 238-7348, 9.30am–9pm.

TRENDZ BEAN BAG STORE 95/3, NSR Road, Saibaba Colony Tel: 98940-37581 10am–8pm.

FAB INDIA 147, TV Samy Road West, Next to Vasan Eye Care, RS Puram Tel: 99449-87616 • Race Course; Tel: 99449-87609 SPECTRA TRADERS l Old 480, New 763, Avinashi Road Tel: 451-8380, 98940-25243 l 121, TV Samy Road, West RS Puram Tel: 420-0329, 8am-9pm, HOME MAGIC Kannuswamy Road East, RS Puram; Tel: 249-1220, 10am-6pm l

COIMBATORE

VIBRANT INTERIOR STYLE 32/45, Bharathi Park, 2nd Cross, Sai Baba Colony; Tel: 90035-91737, 9am-6pm.

PURPLE BAY HOME DECORS(P) LTD 27-27A, Kannuswamy Road, RS Puram; Tel: 96008-63366, 9.30am–8pm.

FRENCH HOME 710, Mettupalayam Rd, Sukrawar Pettai, R.S. Puram, Tel:79472-62694. 9am-10pm D’LIFE 84, Meenas Pinnacle, 2-B Second Floor, West Sambandam Road, R.S. Puram Tel:94974 76666,9.30am -6pm RICCO INTERIORS 39D1, TRN Squares, 3rd Floor,7th cross, Bharathi Park Road, Saibaba Colony, Tel:96558 39393,9.30am-7pm

FURNITURE

SIMPLY SOFAS

13/1, Circuit House Road, Race Course; Tel: 427-6666, 95979-99996, 10am–8pm.

NEWMENS FURNITURE & HOMESTYLE 185,Bkay Towers, Avinashi Road, Civil Aerodrome Post,Tel: 257 8888 9.30am-9pm FURN PLANET 2/176, Avinashi Road, Chinniyampalayam Tel: 97909-73344, 10am -9.30pm DAMRO FURNITURE • DB Road, RS Puram; Tel: 254-2233, 10am-8.30pm• Sathy Road, Gandhipuram; Tel: 252-7873, 252-1072, 10am-8.30pm.

THE TREND 7/48-D, Avinashi Road, Dream Towers, Goldwins, Civil Aerodrome; Tel: 98422-17048, 9am-9pm.

FEATHERLITE 14, Trichy Main Road, (After Alvenia School, Above Royal Enfield, Opp Stock Exchange) Ramanathapuram Tel: 99760-76076/75/74.

9.30am-8pm.

DURIAN.IN CPC Corporate Hub, 466, Thadagam Road, RS Puram; Tel: 498-3312, 91527-27326, 11am-8pm.

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SHOP STANLEY TO LUXURY LIVING l 117-A, Bashyakaralu Road West, Opp. Srivari Amrit Apt., RS Puram; Tel: 428-0000 , 10am– 8pm STANLEY BOUTIQUE 1018, Avinashi Road, Near Audi Showroom; Tel:427-3939, 10am-8pm.

HI STYLE FURNITURE Sree Sai Complex, Thadagam Road; Tel: 438-3836, 10am-9.30pm.

SMART HOME l 321-D, Mettupalyam Road; Tel: 450-6005, 9am-8.30pm. l 43, 80 Feet Road, Avinashi Road, Gandhi Nagar Signal, Tirupur; Tel: 0421-434-6969, 9am-8.30pm.

SRI VINAYAKA FURNITURE 1, Shanthi Nagar, Avarampalayam Road; Tel: 256-0555, 98431-59589, 9am–10pm.

FURN COMS 2/2, Karupparayar Kovil Thottam, Saravanampatti to Thudiyalur Road, Vellakinar PO; Tel: 80123-71717, 10am–8pm.

HY STYLE 381 A, Palakkad Main Road; Tel: 225-4477, 10am–9.30pm.

ELITE FURNITURE MART l 39, Variety Hall Road; Tel: 239-9122, l Ramnagar; Tel: 223-6662 . 10am-9.30pm SATHYA FURNITURE WORLD 266, Saibaba Koil Mettupalayam Road; Tel: 245-2929, 245-2930, 9am-7pm.

FLOATING WALLS FURNISHINGS 48, Lakamanya Street East, RS Puram; Tel: 437-0994, 10am–8.30pm.

OPTICALS

ARASAN OPTICALS •10, Arasan Complex, Opp Annapoorna Hotel, RS Puram; Tel: 255-4815 •Govt Arts College Road; Tel: 97906-10510. 10am-8pm.

THE CHENNAI OPTICALS 411, Vivekananda Road Corner, Cross Cut Road, Gandhipuram Tel: 438-8588. 9.30am-9.30pm.

BANGALORE OPTICALS •581, Oppanakara Street; Tel: 239 1358 / 98433 12423.

•Peelamedu; Tel: 259 0083 •X-Cut Road; Tel: 223 2974, 10am - 9.30 pm.

PURPLE OPTICS PVT LIMITED 79/2, TV Swamy Road (East), RS Puram; Tel: 254-2277, 9.30am-9pm OPTIC GARDEN 17-B Cowley Brown Road (East), RS Puram; Tel: 255-0406, 9.30am–9.30pm.

LENS AND FRAMES 87/88, DB Road, RS Puram; Tel: 255-5202, 10am-9pm.

LUNETTES OPTICS 551–A, West lokamanya Street, RS Puram; Tel: 99945-53781, 10am–9pm.

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AAREE OPTICAL HOUSE • Trichy Road, RN Puram; Tel: 86101-67842•120/10, D B Road, RS Puram; Tel: 98944-63662, 11am-9pm.

OPTIC CRAFT l 336, Crosscut Road, Gandhipuram l 160/14, DB Road, RS Puram; Tel: 247-0142, 9am-9pm.

CLARITY OPTICS 409, Cross Cut Road; Tel: 223-2464, 9am-9pm.

CKS OPTICALS 168, Raju Complex, BB Street; Tel: 239-9338, l 2, Arun Complex, SND Layout1, West Powerhouse Road, Tatabad; Tel: 248-1515l 21, A&B, DB Road,

RS Puram; Tel: 254-4515 10am-9pm.

TITAN EYE PLUS l 657, Five Star Towers, Ground Floor, Avinashi Road; Tel: 420-2101 l 197, TV Swamy Road, West RS Puram; Tel: 436-8017, 10.30am- 8pm l Cross Cut Road; Tel: 498-1616 l Ganapathy; Tel: 253-2288 l Ramanathapuram; Tel: 231-3140 EYE STYLE OPTICALS 171 C, Vijay Complex, NSR Road, Sai Baba Colony; Tel: 245-4544, 9.30am-9.30pm.

GIFT SHOPS.

MEHTA’S BIG STORE Mehta Mansion, 178, DB Road, RS Puram; Tel: 247-2056, 94426-11992, 90430-01008, Mon-Sat 9.30am-9.30pm, Sun 4pm-9.30pm.

MEDLEY 66, Lokmanya Street-East, RS Puram Tel: 427-3300, 98422-73300, 10.30am–9.30pm.

GO GIZMO 49, East Sambandham Road, RS Puram Tel: 437-2515, 9.30am–9.30pm.

BIGC 45, Rajaji Road, Ramnagar; Tel: 98430-19584, 9.30am-9pm.

ARCHIES LTD l T20A, 3rd Floor, Brookfield’s, Krishnaswamy Road. Tel: 225-5070 l F11, 1st Floor, Fun Republic Mall, Avinashi Road; Tel: 437-4640, 10am-9pm.

SIGNATURE GIFTS Opp Indian Bank, Masakalipalayam Road, Hope College, Peelamedu; Tel: 90032-55655, 10.30am-9pm.

BABAA GIFT GALLERY 1502, 1st Floor, Thadagam Road, Velandipalayam; Tel: 244-9656, VAMA ODDS N’ ENDS l 1, Thirunanasambhandham Road, Race course; Tel: 433-7161, 98940-40571 l 708, The Grand Regent, Avinashi Road; Tel:429-4444, 10.30am-7pm.

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BOOKS & MUSIC

BOOK LAND 10A, Raja Street Tel: 230-4485, 10am-9pm.

VASANTHAM STORES 61, Cross Cut Road, Gandhipuram; Tel: 223-4243, 10am- 10pm.

RAJA BOOK HOUSE 441, NSR Road, Sai Baba Colony; Tel: 243-9569, 9am-9pm.

MUSIC WORLD 9/1, Bharani Complex , Edayarpalayam Thadagam Road; Tel: 98438-62520, CLS BOOK SHOP 775, Avinashi Road Tel: 230-1609 9.30am-1.30pm & 3pm-7pm.

AM BOOKS BAZAAR 1480, C2, 1st Floor, Near Krishammal Colony; Tel: 98944-13191, 9am-10pm.

CHERAN BOOK HOUSE 238, Big Bazaar Street; Tel: 239-6623, 10am-8pm.

CHITRA PUBLISHERS DISTRIBUTORS l 350, Raja Street. l 191A, First Floor, Big Bazaar Street; Tel: 239-1741, 10am–8pm.

WATCHES

WORLD OF TITAN Brookfields, 10A, Krishnaswamy Road; Tel: 225-5022, 10am-9.30pm.• 321, Oppanakara Street; Tel: 437-6665, 10am9.30pm.• 547B, DB Road, RS Puram; Tel: 2550149, 10am-9.30pm.

RADO STORE 108, Race Course; Tel: 420-3500, 10am8.30pm ZIMSON l G8, Brookefields, 67-71, Krishnaswamy Road Tel: 225-5993 l Cross Cut Rd Gandhipuram Tel: 420-6440 l Zimson Shopping Complex, Cross Cut Road, Gandhipuram; Tel: 223-5390, l Oppanakara Street; Tel: 437-6665, 9.30am-9.30pm.

INVITATIONS

OLYMPIC CARDS 957, Raja Street; Tel: 239-8826, 9.30am- 9pm.

VASANDAM CARDS 1089, Lakshmi Plaza, Avinashi Road, Papanaickenpalayam; Tel: 432-2436, 9.30am–8pm.

PRIA DHARSINI CARDS 11/332, X-Cut Rd Gandhipuram; Tel: 434-6262, 9am–9pm.

LOVELY CARDS 77, 11th Street, Tatabad; Tel: 437-4181, 9.30am–8.30pm.

OPAL CARDS 116 B, Venkatasamy Road West, RS Puram; Tel: 435-9222, 10am–8pm.

ELECTRONICS

GIRIAS ELECTRONICS 446 & 448, Cross Cut Road, Tatabad; Tel: 223-0452,9.30am-9.30pm.

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RELIANCE DIGITAL S25, Brookefields, 67-71, Krishnaswamy Road; Tel: 225-5900, 11am-9pm.

CHROMA 605-608, Avinashi Road, Lakshmi Mills; Tel: 72076-66000, 11am-9.30pm.

DELL EXCLUSIVE STORE T5B, Brookefields, 67-71, Krishnaswamy Road; Tel: 225-5558, 10.30am-9pm.

E-MEDIA 89/99, NGN Street, New Sidhapudur; Tel: 96000-02080, 24 hours.

HOME WORLD 1, White Field, New Damu Nagar, Puliakulam Road; Tel: 95855-46466, 9.30am-9pm.

PHILLIPS ARENA 483, Ashok Plaza, Dr Nanjappa Road; Tel: 223-3944, 10.00am–9pm.

TELE COMMUNICATIONS

VOICETEL COMMUNICATIONS 49A, Kandasamy Layout, Gandhipuram; Tel: 99656-62206. 8am-8pm DHANYA AGENCY D No 557 1st Street, Gandhipuram; Tel: 437 -3644, 98431- 76444. 10am-7pm

PET STORES

LOVELY PET SHOP 1321, Thadagam Road, RS Puram; Tel: 98422-57779, 9am-9pm.

QUALITY PETS 1, SPM Complex, Kavundampalayam, Housing Unit;. Tel: 98433-77700, 9.30am-9.30pm.

RK PETS l 71&72, Perur Main Road, Selvapuram; Tel: 98650-88404, 97893-88777, 9.30am-10.30pm.

THE KOVAI PETS MART l 1370, B Thadagam Road, RS Puram. l Avinashi Road, Opp to Varadharaja Mill, Peelamedu, 10am-10pm; Tel: 98422-36369.

SRI OSCAR AQUARIUM 707, Trichy Road, Ramanathapuram; Tel: 98942-14818, 9am-10pm.

KOUSHIK PET WORLD 15, 100 Feet Road, Gandhipuram; Tel: 93631-44840, 10am-9pm.

MUSICAL INSTRUMENT

KALAIVANI MUSICALS 67, Kalaivani Illam, East Ramalingam Road, RS Puram; Tel: 247-4650, 10am-2pm & 4pm-9pm.

SANGEETHA MUSICALS 133, Near Avila Convent, Sai Baba Colony; Tel: 438-3676, 10am-8pm, closed on Sundays SHRI KRISHNA MUSICALS 11, Sir CV Raman Road, RS Puram; Tel: 99937-42695, 10am-6.30pm.

KALYANI MUSICALS 958, Mettupalayam Road, RS Puram; Tel: 98430-25021, 10am-8.30pm.

KRISHNANJALI MUSICAL TRAINING CENTRE 28, Captain Palanisamy Layout, Thadagam Road, RS Puram; Tel: 244-2695, 9488142695, 10am-6pm.

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BUSINESS FEATURE

BNI Grand - No. 1 Chapter team

GROW YOUR BUSINESS

BY NETWORKING RIGHT With BNI GRAND – The No.1 Chapter in the Coimbatore Region

BY SMITI JAIN NARAYAN

If you are running a business, then you need all possible means to network and cultivate new clients and ways to put out your product or service. You may be limited by your existing customer network. This is where BNI – Business Networking International – a leading business referral and networking organisation with members and chapters across 75 countries comes in.

The well-established 37-yeard old organisation BNI has over 2,88,000 members

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worldwide from over 300 different types of professions. Belonging to BNI is like having dozens of salespeople working for you. It provides a structured referral networking system to help generate referrals by sharing business connections.

The philosophy of BNI is built upon the idea of “Givers Gain” – the idea that by giving business to others, you will get business in return – in simpler words the old age wisdom that “what goes around, comes around.”

From among the Indian Chapters, the Coimbatore Region’s No.1 Chapter has over 46+ entrepreneurs who are part of this organisation for potential networking at their weekly business meetings.

If you have a business too and would like to grow it, then come and join BNI to grow your business opportunities as nothing is as powerful as word of mouth marketing and direct referrals.

BNI is the perfect networking platform for start-ups, entrepreneurs and businesspeople to give wings to their business growth.

Happy networking!

BNI GRAND - The No.1 Chapter in the Coimbatore Region Corporate Focus Day Come & network with 46+ Entrepreneurs and have a potential networking.

Happy Networking Come along & grow your business opportunities.

Head Table President, Vice President, and Secretary Treasurer

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ENTERTAIN Blackthunder

THE ‘CHILL’ FACTOR

Theme Parks, Art Galleries, Auditoriums, Sports, Adventure…

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oimbatore has many delightful options for entertainment and chilling. There are several amusement parks in the city for fun with family and friends. For art lovers, there are wonderful art galleries and auditoriums dotting the city, with music, dance, and theatrical performances. If you are a sports and adventure enthusiast, there are places where you can do a spot of hot air ballooning, rappelling, micro light flying, kayaking, parasailing, trekking, wind surfing, banana boat riding and water skiing – the adventure is only limited by how much you can handle. Chill out in different ways according to your moods!

ADVENTURE SPORTS

NATIONAL ADVENTURE AND LEADERSHIP SCHOOL 7, 1st Floor, Vincent Road, RS Puram; Tel: 254-2800; 9am–5pm. enquiry@nals.in, www.nals.in

AMUSEMENTS

BLACK THUNDER Ooty Main Road, Mettupalayam; Tel: 4254-226632, 9.30am–5.30pm. Adult Rs 750, Children Rs 650.

KOVAI KONDATTAM 2/347, Siruvani Main Road Kalmpalayam Post; Tel: 260-6852, 10.30am-5.30pm, Adult– Rs 600, Children–Rs 550, kovaikondattam.com MAHARAJA THEME PARKS Maharaja Entertainment Arena, Neelambur, Avinashi Road, Coimbatore Aerodrome; Tel: 298-9111, 298-9222, 98427-12128, 10.30am–6.30pm, Adult–Rs 600, Children–Rs 500.

ART GALLERIES/MUSEUMS

LALIT KALAKSHETRA 83, Sambandam Road West, RS Puram, AG Plaza; Tel: 436-8902. 10am-7pm. www.lalitkalakshetra.com The Lalit Kalakshetra is an institution committed to the preservation and dissemination of Art & Design, Traditional Indian Music and Dance. The mission is to provide each student with education in a safe and supportive environment that promotes a thirst for knowledge and understanding, sound values, self discipline, motivation and excellence in learning. 10am-7pm GD NAIDU MUSEUM 734, Avinashi Road, President Hall; Tel: 222-2548, 9am-5pm.

TAMIL NADU POLICE MUSEUM State Bank Road, Gopalapuram; Tel: 2301737, 10am-4pm.

ART HOUZ Jenney’s Residency, 2/2, Avinashi Rd, Civil Aerodrome Post; Tel: 433-5777, 10am-6pm.

WOODEN OLD HANDICRAFT DESIGNEE Near Saibaba Colony; Tel: 98422-47496, 9am–6pm.

KALAMANDIR ART GALLERY 46, Raghubathy Layout, Saibaba Colony; Tel: 95915-93303. 9.30am-6.30pm.

KALANJALI ARTS & CRAFTS 701, Lakshmi Complex, Cross Cut Road; Tel: 93603-41345, 10am-9pm.

TANJORE ART GALLERY 285, DB Road, RS Puram; Tel: 247-0152, 10am-8pm.

TENDENCY SCHOOL OF ACADEMY, ART FACTORY & GIFT GALLERY 11440, Avinashi Road, Peelamedu; Tel: 98946-80859, 8am-5pm.

KASTHURI SREENIVASAN ART GALLERY AND TEXTILE MUSEUM Kasthuri Sreenivasan Trust Culture Centre, Avinashi Road; Tel: 257-4110, 9.30am-6pm.

GASS FOREST MUSEUM Institute of Forest Genetics & Tree Breeding, RS Puram; Tel: 245-0307, Adult Rs 40, Children Rs 20. 9am–5.30pm.

AUDITORIUMS

PADMAVATHI AMMAL CULTURAL CENTER Avinashi Road, Peelamedu; Tel: 257-0226, 9am-5pm.

SRI PURANDARADASAR KALAIARANGAM 34, Arokiasamy Road West, RS Puram; Tel: 255-1478 SRI AMUTHA SURABHI HALL 34, RG Street; Tel: 98943-00020, 247-1466.

MANI MAHAL Rama Lakshmi Nagar, Peelamedu; Tel: 257-1376, 99525-86501, 9am-6pm.

SPORTS ORGANISATIONS

SPORTS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF TAMILNADU District Sports Council Nehru Stadium, VOC Park, Coimbatore Central; Tel: 238-0010, 6am–9.30am & 3.30pm–6.30pm. www.sdattn.gov.in CBE AUTO SPORTS CLUB No 29 Nehru Stadium, Coimbatore Central; Tel: 238-0065, 10am–5pm.

GAME POINT BADMINTON ACADEMY 42, Gandhipark, Ponnaiarajapuram; Tel: 94447-00003, 9am-5pm

MULTIPLEXES

THE CINEMA @ BROOKEFIELDS 67/71, 4th Floor, Brookefields Plaza, Krishnaswamy Road; Tel: 647-3804, 10am-5pm.

FUN CINEMAS @ FUN REPUBLIC MALL Peelamedu; Tel: 451-8414, 10am-5pm.

K G MULTIPLEX 3, Bungalow Road; Tel: 221-1215 INOX CINEMAS Prozone Mall, Sathy Main Road, Sivanandhapuram; Tel: 297-9222, 11am-10.30pm

TO LIST YOUR BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENT CONTACT: 98450-37232 COIMBATORE

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GETAWAYS Valparai

TAKE A BREAK, MAKE MEMORIES Kodaikanal, Pollachi, Valparai, Wayanad, Mysore...

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f you’ve never been to these places around Coimbatore, you have not met the right tour guide. There’s the Crocodile Farm in Amravathi Dam that is worth a visit, especially by animal lovers. You could go for an adventurous stay in the many tree houses in Annamalai Wildlife Sanctuary.

If you are a fan of hilly climes, nothing like Valparai and its streams, waterfalls, and dense forests. And of course, the Queen of Hills, Ooty which is a must-visit hill station on any South side itinerary. Make a trip here during OCTOBER to June and don’t forget to watch the annual flower show at its terraced Botanical Gardens.

The list is endless... read on.

POLLACHI At a distance of 40 km away from Coimbatore lies Pollachi. It is the second commercial centre of Coimbatore district. The Mariamman temples and Subramanya temples are famous here. The five-hooded cobra, a Yali with a chain inside its mouth and the Zodiac signs are some of the sculptures in the temple stones.

Distance—40Km TTDC—230-3176 Best time to visit — June-Jan. TIRUPUR This is a textile city. Hosiery centres are aplenty in this city. Just 50 km from Coimbatore, T-shirts and other banian materials are stitched here and sold overseas. There are thousands of banian textiles in Tiruppur. This is the place where the great Kumaran, who fought for the country’s freedom, lived. He died holding the national flag in his hands.

Distance — 50 Km TTDC — 230-3176 Best time to visit — all through the year METTUPALAYAM

This small town is just placed at the foot hills of the Nilgiris. It is about 52 km from Coimbatore.

The unique railway line between Mettupalyam and Ooty is adventurous and joyous as it passes through green hills, tea plantations and forests.

Distance — 52 Km TTDC — 230-3176 Best time to visit — Dec-Mar MONKEY FALLS This is a wonderful waterfall that is located just some 65 kms from Coimbatore enroute to Valparai. Many tourists visit these falls on the way to Valparai, the queen of Annamalai Hills.

Distance — 65 Km TTDC — 230-3176 Best time to visit - Oct-JUNE PARAMBIKULAM-ALIYAR The place is known for the Aazhiyaar dam, situated 24 km from Pollachi and 84 kms from Kovai. The Aazhiyaar dam was built during the period of 1959 to 1969 on the banks of the river Aazhiyaar. The ultimate objective of constructing this dam is irrigation and power generation. The dam comprises several small dams that are interlinked with tunnels and COIMBATORE

canals for restraining the rivers, Aliyar, Sholiyar, Nirar, Thunakadavu, Parambikulam, Thekkadi and Palar. The Aazhiyaar dam is an excellent illustration for engineering masterwork. The dam stands tall at 81 metres and makes for a great picnic spot. Timings: 9am-6pm; Tel: 661-1268. Distance — 84 Km TTDC — 230-3176 Best time to visit — Oct-Mar BANNARI This town is 83 km from Coimbatore and 10 km from Bhavanisagar. Large numbers of devotees come to the famous Mariamman temple located here. The town is near the Western Ghats known for its massive, thick forests. Distance — 83 km and 10 km from Bhavanisagar. TTDC — 2303176.

Best time to visit — Oct-Mar BARALIKADU ECO TOURISM

Organised by Forest Department, this promises to be a fantastic one-day tour experience. The package includes a coracle boat ride in Piloor Dam, followed by a traditional adivasi lunch by tribal women along with welcome drink, trekking along the Athikadavu river and a river bath. Start from Coimbatore at7.30am and reach back by 7pm. Book in advance with the Forest Officer.

Trips only on weekends and public holidays, excluding festival holidays.

Route – Coimbatore-Karamadai-VelliankaduAthikkadavu-Baralikadu Distance from Coimbatore – 70 km Forest Dept – 0422-230-2925, 90470-51011 Best time to visit – All through the year 2022 | JUNE | 63

GETAWAYS VALPARAI

Rolling greens are a highlight of this choicest spot in the Annamalai range of 56 estates.

A fine picnic spot, Valparai is the head of all these estates. Only 102 kms from Coimbatore, the main plantation here is tea. Dotted all over are several waterfalls, streams, dams and dense forests. One can travel to Kerala from Valparai through the mountain road.

Distance —102 Km TTDC — 230-3176 Best time to visit — Sep-JUNE KOTAGIRI This hill station lies in the Nilgiris. This is 105 km from Coimbatore and 28 km from Ooty. This is the ancient and the oldest hill resort of the Nilgiris hills. The British started their building activities early in 1819. This place too is surrounded by tea plantations.

Distance — 105 Km TTDC — 230-3176 Best time to Visit — all through the year BHAVANI This sacred and holy pilgrim town is 121 km from Coimbatore. It is known as the Triveni of South India. There is a famous temple namely Sangameshwarer Temple at the junction of rivers, Cauvery and Bhavani. This is dedicated to Lord Sangameshwarer and his better half, Vedanayaki. The British Collector William Garrow who was in Coimbatore and Salem districts during the reign of the British East India Company, had his office centre at Bhavani. He worshipped Goddess Vedanayaki.

Distance — 121 Km TTDC — 230-3176 Best time to visit — all through the year

BANDIPUR NATIONAL PARK

Bandipur National Park is one of India’s best known sanctuaries at the foothills of the Western Ghats. It is home to around seventy tigers and over three thousand Asian elephants along with leopards, dholes, gaur and sloth bears. The best time to visit is throughout the year, but preferably in the monsoon when wildlife is plenty and forest is green.

Distance — 133.9 Km Location — Forests of Mudumalai KSTDC — 080-2227-5869

Deputy Conservator of Forests, Bandipur — 08229- 236021/043 Best time to visit — Mar-Jun & Sept-Nov

MUDUMALAI

The Mudumalai National Park lies on the northwestern side of the Nilgiri Hills (Blue Mountains), in Nilgiri District, about 123 km north-west of Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu. Places to visit include the Elephant Feeding Camp, Moyar River, Kallatty falls and Pykara Lake. You could also go on Elephant Safari and Van Safari conducted

by Tamilnadu forest department.

Distance — 123 Km Location — Northern Nilgiris Forest Ranger — 0423-2444098 Tourist Centre — 080- 2228-6181 Best Time to Visit — Feb-Jun

YERCAUD Yercaud is a popularly known hill station near Salem in Tamil Nadu that is 1,500 metres (4,920 feet) above the sea level.Known for coffee plantations and orange groves, it has an orchidarium run by the Botanical Survey of India.

A summer festival is held during the middle of NOVEMBERevery year, which includes a sevenday exhibition of flower shows, dog shows, boating races and a fair.

Distance — 137 Km Location — Sheveroy Hills of North-Central of Tamil Nadu TTDC — 044-2536-8358, 2538-3333/4444 Best time to visit — Feb-Jun & Sept-Nov COIMBATORE

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SRIRANGAPATNA

The town is famous for an ancient temple of Lord Vishnu. Other attractions include the Jumma Masjid (a Mosque) and the Daria Daulat Gardens. Near Srirangapattana is the Rangantittu Bird Sanctuary, the breeding site for several species. The summer palace of Tipu Sultan is nearby.

Located 27 km upstream is the spectacular Sivasamudra Falls, the second biggest waterfall in India and the sixteenth largest in the world. Distance — 220 Km Location — On the banks of Cauvery, 12 kms from MysoreKSTDC — 08236217454/55, 93410-22209, 2227-5869 Best time to visit — Oct-Mar

SHIVANASAMUDRAM

MYSORE

It receives the maximum number of tourists during the 10-day Dasara festival in JUNE-JUNE. One of the most visited monuments in India is the Ambavilas Palace (also known as Mysore Palace). The Jaganmohana Palace, the Jayalakshmi Vilas and the Lalitha Mahal are the others. The Mysore Zoo and the Karanji and Kukkarahalli lakes are popular hotspots. The city is also a centre for yoga-related health tourism. A short distance away is the Krishnarajasagar Dam and the adjoining Brindavan Gardens where a musical fountain show is held every evening. Places of historic importance lying close to Mysore are Srirangapatna, Somanathapura and Talakad.

The hills, B R Hills and Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta and the hill stations of Ooty and Madikeri are all near Mysore. Popular destinations for wildlife enthusiasts near Mysore include the National Parks at Bandipur and Nagarhole, the wildlife sanctuaries at Melkote and B R Hills and the bird sanctuaries at Ranganathittu and Kokrebellur. Other tourist spots near Mysore include the religious locations of Nanjanagud and Bylakuppe and the waterfalls at Shivanasamudra.

Distance — 204 Km KSTDC — 0821-2423652, 2425349 Regional Tourist office — 0821–2422096 Best time to visit — Oct-Mar WAYANAD

It boasts of the picturesque waterfalls, the Ganganchukki and the Barachukki that cascade down 90 metres. These falls are the source of Asia’s first Hydro Electric Power Station called Shimsa. In full splendour during NOVEMBERand JUNE. Distance — 202.7 Km Location — Skirts the Cauvery wild life sanctuary Travel by private vehicle Best time to visit — Jul-Sept COIMBATORE

This unspoilt expanse of virgin rainforests in the Western Ghats in northeastern Kerala and south of Coorg is famous for its misty environs and offers a wide range of trekking opportunities, plantation visits and wildlife tours.

Distance — 207 Km Location —Western ghats Kerala Tourism Information Office — 0493-2602134 Best time to visit — Oct-JUNE 2022 | JUNE | 65

WELLNESS FEATURE

Now, Artificial Intelligence in Physiotherapy!

Get 99.9% accurate musculoskeletal diagnosis and customised treatment, only at Perfect Bounce

BY SMITI JAIN NARAYAN

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or the first time in Bangalore, Perfect Bounce the city’s well-known clinic brings you AI in physiotherapy! With the help of this latest-tech AI based device that works like a sensor equipment, you can now get 99.9% accuracy in diagnosis, and thereby closely targetted treatment programme customised to your specific issue.

The way it works is that, through AI, your Foot Pressure Analysis is done which can detect very exactly your particular joints problems and musculoskeletal problems including knees, sciatica, sports induced injuries, ankles, foot arch and so on. After this near-exact evaluation, a customised treatment plan can then be prescribed to take care of the affected area. The treatment therefore is not generalised or even localised to a particular joint, but rather works more intensively to treat in a fully focussed fashion the very spot where the problem lies. This is indeed a breakthrough technology in the field of physiotherapy for efficient and maximised patient problem resolution.

The application of this has a wide range of uses to determine a musculoskeletal issue before it can become a larger and lingering problem for the person. For sports people especially this is a boon of science. Apart from problems arising out of injuries to the joints, or wear and tear due to age or overuse or incorrect physical habits and postures, even intrinsic issues like having COIMBATORE

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How AI equipment works: The AI sensor equipment is a smart and portable technology designed for Indian physiotherapists to identify high-pressure zones and determine anomalies in human biomechanics at an early stage of their clinical evaluation. The platform comes integrated with android-based easy-to-use application with a simplified user interface to perform different tests.

It provides objective and actionable metrics, and specially designed test modules that enable physiotherapists to plan the way forward for prehab and rehab program for patients.

Leading city physiotherapy exponent Dr Richa Singh

the wrong foot arch which leads to pains can be diagnosed. Steps can then be recommended to minimise the foot arch related issues including specified physiotherapy, gait training, maintaining balance, gaining strength, as well as the right kind of orthopaedic footwear to correct the alignment and posture to offer relief.

Perfect Bounce, founded and run by one of Bangalore’s leading physiotherapy exponents Dr Richa Singh, has always been at the helm of innovation whether it is through popularising and disseminating other techniques of treatment like Dry Needling, Taping, sports specific treatments and others, or now through deploying a new technology like AI sensor in its clinics for optimum diagnosis and better patient management – always with the singular aim of providing the best possible treatment plans to those who are suffering, with maximised and sustained relief to carry on comfortably with the business of daily living.

For all kinds of joints and musculoskeletal issues, simply walk into Perfect Bounce and let Dr Richa Singh work her magic through the tech-enabled diagnostic accuracy and customised treatment solutions. Rediscover comfort and pain-free living.

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FITNESS & BEAUTY – THE NEW AGE MANTRAS Spas, salons, gyms, health clubs...

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he city offers a lot for the harried soul. With a reservoir of services that treat you from sole to soul, Coimbatore is a veritable paradise. From health clubs to gyms, spas and beauty salons, there are endless options and choices available to choose from. Ayurvedic centres, yoga schools and places where you can indulge in some aroma therapy and alternative medicine like Homeopathy or Ayush clinics.

Visitor discretion is advised of course; each individual should pick out what appeals to them. Research well before you try out a new treatment. Coimbatore will have you spoilt for choice.

SPAS

LE SPA

Le Meridien, 762, Avinashi Road; Tel: 236-4343.

A range of professional services for the renewal of mind, body and spirit. Soothing massages and treatments for complete relaxation.

RESPA

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The Residency Towers, 1076, Avinashi Road; Tel: 224-1414, 7am-11pm. Leading unisex beauty salon in Coimbatore city, with exclusive car parking.

THE SPA Vivanta - COIMBATORE, 105, Race Course Road; Tel: 668-1000, 8am-10pm INDRIYA SALON, SPA & ACADEMY 191, 2nd Floor, RaJa Annamalai Road, Saibaba Colony; Tel: 73394-33033, 359-0558, 10am-8pm.

SPRING SPA 20, Hozur Road, Race Course, Avinashi Road.

Tel: 90474-59090, 11am-9pm.

LEMON SPA 126, Rennaissance Towers, Race Course; Tel: 439-2101, 10.30am-7.30pm.

SPA INFLUENCE 55/56, ATT Colony, Off Balasundaram Road; Tel: 498-1143, 81442-30230, 10am-8pm.

S – SPA Hotel Chenthur Park, 10/1-9 Avinashi Road, Near Coimbatore Airport, SITRA; Tel: 427-9111/333, 9am-8pm

AYURVEDIC CENTRES POORNA AYUR

1st Floor, Rathnagiri Towers, Race Course Road, Behind RK Photo Centre; Tel: 421-2142, 73395-49222, Br: Mahalingapuram, Pollachi; Tel: 04259-229418 8am-8pm.

Holistic Kerala Ayurvedic treatments for general wellness, stress relief, pain relief, weight loss, rheumatism, arthritis, ayurvedic facial, hypertension and other ailments.

Free ayurvedic consultation 9.30am-5.30pm.

All medicines of Kottakkal Arya Vaidya Sala available. General ayurvedic massages starts from Rs 1300. Web: www.poornaayur.in, Email: info@poornaayur.in

COIMBATORE

VIJAYALAKSHMI AYURVEDA HOSPITAL Ramanatha Nagar, Saravanampatti; Tel: 78451-29927, 10am-7pm INDIAN AYURVEDIC HOSPITAL & RESEARCH SF 85, RaJavignesh Nagar, Vilankurichi Road, Ganapathy; Tel: 251-0526, 251-0528, 7am-8pm.

THE ARYA VYDYA PHARMACY 42, Perumalkoil Street, Ramanathapuram; Tel: 432-2888, 9.30am–6pm CAUVERY AYURVEDA GRAMAM •50 Desaba Colony, West Club Road, WelcomHotel (ITC Road), Race Course; Tel: 439-4181, 94429-19418, 6.30am-7.30pm.•5, Vittal Nagar, Near Angel Hotel, Bungalow Stop, Avinashi Road, Tirupur; Tel: 0421-433-2276, 6.30am-7.30pm.

SANTHIGIRI AYURVEDA SIDDHA HOSPITAL 30, Alagesan Road-2, Near Annapoorna Hotel, Saibaba Colony; Tel: 90426-32120;

BEAUTY PARLOURS

TONI&GUY ESSENSUALS Bkay Towers, 185/4, 2nd Floor, Avinashi Road, Sitra, Civil Aerodrome Post, Opp Sitra Passport Office; Tel: 438-0046/47, 73393-33046, 9am-9pm.

LOTUS BEAUTY SALOON & BRIDAL STUDIO 3rd Floor,Rama’s Enclave,Thadagam Main Road,R.S.Puram, Tel:98652-15135, 7.30am-8pm PURPLE HAZE 41A,Shankar layout,Peelamedu,Lakshmi Nagar, Tel: 80564-11088,10am-8pm Pixels Luxury Salon & Makeup Studio Shamims Towers 1st floor,Thadagam Main Road, R.S.Puram Tel:72008-29955 9am-9pm.

LAKME SALON •245/1,Race Course Road,Tel:79472-61420/ 655-6553 10am-9pm •43/1, 1st floor, Tulasi Damu Arcade,Ganapathy,Tel:96555-11767,9am-9pm •1151G, Srithika Towers, Saibaba Colony,Tel:81100-40005,10am-8pm VLCC •184/1,Race Course Road, Tel:4397722/439-7733 •Venki Complex,2nd Floor,Tatabad,Tel:74024-00001 •1,East Periyaswamy Street, RS Puram,Tel:73589-91133 •806, 8th Floor,F Fort Complex,Tel:93502-09990 NATURALS LOUNGE 14-15, First Floor, East Arokiasamy Road, RS Puram; Tel: 438-9911, 9am-8pm Weekdays: 10am-9pm, Weekends: 9am-9pm INDRIYA SALON, SPA & ACADEMY. 191, 2nd Floor, RaJa Annamalai Road, Saibaba Colony; Tel: 73394-33033, 10am-8pm.

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HEALTH GREENTRENDS UNISEX HAIR & STYLE SALON l 12/1, Thomas Park ,Race Course; Tel: 222-2010. 10am–9pm l 109, West Venkatasamy Road, RS Puram; Tel: 254-4979. 10am–8pm NATURALS UNISEX SALON 1510 A, PKD Nagar, Avinashi Road, Peelamedu; Tel: 420-4646, 451-0105, 7am-9pm.

VIKASHNI SKIN & HAIR CLINIC l 46, 47, Zimson Complex, X-cut road, Gandhipuram; Tel: 223-3039 l 266 D, NR Complex, Avinashi Road, Peelamedu; Tel: 98944-25252, 9am-8pm.

ELEGANCE STYLE LOUNGE 14, Ramalinga Nagar, 1st Layout; Tel: 436-9970/9980, 98422-52225, 10.30am-7.30pm.

TURN STYLE 59, NSR Road, Saibaba Colony; Tel: 434-2416, 99525-55878, 8am-8pm.

LOTTUS SALON 66, Arockyasamy Road West, RS Puram; Tel: 97877-70143, 10am-7.30pm.

RAKAS UNISEX BEAUTY PARLOUR C2-C3, Madani Complex, 100 Feet Road, Gandhipuram; Tel: 249-5870, 98422-28491 7.30am-10pm.

EVES BEAUTY PARLOUR • 333, First Floor, Singapore Plaza, Cross Cut Road; Tel: 97914-75355•Edayarpalayam, Saibaba Colony; Tel: 97914-75355, 10am-7.30pm

BLOOD BANKS

BIOMEDICAL LAB 174, Bhashyakaralu Road, RS Puram; Tel: 255-2297, 437-0297, 9am-7.30pm.

K G BLOOD BANK Govt Arts College Road, Race Course; Tel: 221-2121, 24 hours.

SHEELA HOSPITAL 117, East Power House Road, Tatabad; Tel: 433-4500, 9am–6pm.

GANGA HOSPITAL BLOOD BANK 313, Mettupalayam Road; Tel: 248-5000 24 hours.

CMC BLOOD BANK HOSPITAL Trichy Road; Tel: 230-1393, 24 hours.

G KUPPUSWAMY NAIDU MEMORIAL HOSPITAL 6327, NethaJi Road; Tel: 224-5000. 24 hours.

ROYAL CARE SUPER SPECIALITY HOSPITAL Site No.554 & 555, L&T Road, Neelambur; Tel: 222-7188, 222-7000, 24 hours.

PSG HOSPITALS Peelamedu; Tel: 434-5353, 24 hours.

SRI RAMAKRISHNA HOSPITAL 395, SaroJini Naidu Street New Sidhapudur; Tel: 450-0000, 24 hours.

HAIR TREATMENT

PRABA’S V-CARE HEALTH CLINIC 1286, B-3, Nadar Colony, Trichy Road; Tel: 70924-24242, 10am-7pm.

FITNESS EQUIPMENTS

ACME FITNESS 1197/1198-A, 1st Floor, Avinashi Road, Pappanaickenpalayam; Tel: 81442-24422, 9am-8pm.

PROPEL FITNESS EQUIPMENTS 3rd Floor Brookefields Mall, Krishnasamy Road,Ram Nagar,Tel:225-5622/97909-40049, 10am-9pm RUN FIT 1076, Mettupalayam Road, Near Alagu Pharmacy, RS Puram Tel: 95003-45204; 9.30am-9pm.

AFTON FITNESS EQUIPMENT STORE F-7A, Lakshmi Plaza, 1089, Avinashi Road; Tel: 98940-57536, 9am-9pm

EYE BANKS

LOTUS EYE HOSPITAL & INSTITUTE Civil Aerodrome Post, Avinashi Road, NH 47; Tel: 74485-14857, 24 Hours.

ARAVIND EYE BANK Avinashi Road; Tel: 436-0400, 24 hours.

SANKARA EYE BANK Sathya Road, Sivanadapuram; Tel: 425-6789, 24 hours.

THE EYE FOUNDATION EYE BANK DB Road, RS Puram; Tel: 424-2000, 8.30am–8.30pm.

HEALTH CLUBS/GYMS

THE RESIDENCY TOWERS Avinashi Road; Tel: 224-1414, 6am-11pm. Newly renovated Gym with latest equipment.

Complete privacy.

Car parking available.

EVOLUTIONS FITNESS CLUB VKS Complex, NSR Main Road, Saibaba Colony; Tel: 495-3010, 90036-87111, 5.30am-11pm.

LIFESPRING HEALTHPLUS INDIA •Kovaipudur; Tel: 264-7852 •Thudiayalu; Tel: 264-8266•SF-6, Nava India Road, Peelamedu; Tel: 231-5165, 5.30am-8.30pm.

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FITNESS ONE 133/82, West Sambandam Road, RS Puram; Tel: 9629662220, 5.30am-9pm.

HOMEOPATHY

HOLY KINGS HOMEOPATHY CLINIC 241, Maruthamalai Road, PN Pudur; Tel: 90432-87808, 94863-82600, 10am-1pm & 6pm-9pm.

SRI KRISHNA HOMEO CLINIC BalaJi Complex, Thondamuthur Main Road, Vadavalli; Tel: 94434-60783, 6.30pm-9.30pm.

Closed on sundays.

DR SAITS HOMEOPATHIC CLINIC 33, Behind Lesieux School, Bharathi Park, 8th Cross, Saibaba Colony; Tel: 244-8388, 93645-45088, 9.30am-1pm & 3.30pm-6pm, closed on Fridays.

HOMEO ZONE HEALTH SERVICES l 5 A, Swathi Building, 100 Feet Road, Gandhipuram; Tel: 249-7859 l 9A, SRP Nagar, Saibaba Colony; Tel: 245-0253 l 61, Ponnurangam Road, RS Puram; Tel: 254-0967, 10am-2pm & 5.30pm-8pm.

NANAS HOMOEO MEDICAL CENTRE 29, 30, Municipal Commercial Complex, Patel Road, Ram Nagar; Tel: 223-7855, 93448-38657, 9.30am-1pm & 3.30pm-7pm.

ASWINI HOMEO CLINIC 4/2, MTP Road, KKG Complex, Avundampalyam Tel: 244-5662, 98430-64149 Weekdays, 9am-2pm & 6pm-10pm. Sun, 10am-2.30pm.

CARE AND CURE MULTISPECIALTY HOMEO CLINIC 21-A, Sri Ram Layout, NSR Road, Saibaba Colony Tel: 96009-99379, 9am -1pm & 5pm-9.30pm, closed on Sundays.

HOSPITALS/ 24-HOUR PHARMACIES

PASUMAI PHARMACY 383, PankaJa Mill Road, Ramanathapuram; Tel: 2310329, 98439-77724, 8am-10pm.

MADURAI EYE CENTER 137, East Periasawamy Road, RS Puram; Tel: 255-3077, 254-2627, 94433-84054, 9am-8pm.

COIMBATORE

WOMEN CENTER BY MOTHERHOOD HOSPITAL 146 B Mettupalayam Road; Tel: 80672-38877.

KRISSH PHYSIO CLINIC 6, Poombuhar Nagar, Edayarpalayam; Tel: 94880-76419, 95242-07770, 9am-1pm 5.30pm-8.30pm.

SRI RAMAKRISHNA HOSPITAL 395, SaroJini Naidu Street, New Siddhapudur; Tel: 450-0000.

ARAVIND EYE HOSPITAL Avinashi Road; Tel: 436-0400, 7.30am-6pm CMC HOSPITAL Coimbatore Medical College Compound, Trichy Road; Tel: 230-1393/1394.

MASONIC MEDICAL CENTRE FOR CHILDREN 232, Race Course Road Tel: 222-0663/0664 SINDHU HOSPITAL 2A, Balasundaram Street, Avarampalayam Road; Tel: 244-8462, 6am-9.30pm.

THE EYE FOUNDATION l582-A, DB Road, RS Puram; Tel: 424-2000, lSungam; Tel: 4272881 lTirupur; Tel: 0421-223-2333 lMettupalayam; Tel: 04254-228832 7.30am-6.30pm KOVAI HEARING SPEECH & BALANCE CENTRE 7-A, Artsan Towers, Trichy Road, Ramanathapuram; Tel: 99943-90909, KOVAI MEDICAL CENTER AND HOSPITAL 3209, Avinashi Road; Tel: 432-3800.

KTVR GROUP HOSPITAL 2750, Narayana Guru Road, Saibaba Colony; Tel: 244-5451.

NAVEEN HOSPITAL Trichy Road, RaJa Nagar; Tel: 231-7065.

GANGA MEDICAL CENTRE AND HOSPITAL 313, Mettupalayam Road Tel: 425-0000.

APOLLO PHARMACY l 12/53, Rangai Gowdar Street; Tel: 247-1112 l 1147, Sathy Road, Ganapathy; Tel: 233-0415 l 1 A Ground Floor, Sullivan Street, Gandhipark; Tel: 234-1153 l 2270 & 2271, Ground Floor, Trichy Main Road, Ondipudur; Tel: 1860-500-0101.

G KUPPUSWAMY NAIDU MEMORIAL HOSPITAL 6327, NethaJi Road, Pappanaickenpalayam; Tel: 430-5300, 224-5000.

GEM HOSPITAL& RESEARCH CENTRE 45–A, PankaJa Mill Road, Ramanathapuram; Tel: 232-5105.

K G HOSPITAL Arts College Road; Tel: 221-2121/2129.

LOTUS EYE HOSPITAL AND INSTITUTE l 155 B, East Periyasamy Road, RS Puram; Tel: 77087-36111 l 770/12, Avinashi Road Civil Aerodrome Post; Tel: 74485-14851 2022 | JUNE | 71

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