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-PRONGED PHYSIOTHERAPY Preventive Curative Rehabilitative

Dr Richa Singh - Leading Physiotherapy Exponent

Old No. 538 New No. 66, DB Road, RS Puram Coimbatore. Ph 0422-2554567, 0422-4956567

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To live, once again There’s only one thing that’s certain in these times: uncertainty!

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Everything around us is in a state of flux, with contrary news items, paradoxical media posts, opposing expert statements, and constantly changing statistics.

Travel & Shop is back once again!

What to believe and what not to believe from all the news and views bombarding us from all directions – is the biggest dilemma.

Is the third wave going to hit us soon? Are the new variants going to get us despite being vaccinated? Should we go out? Stay in?

There are no sure answers anywhere, only half-baked opinions by the dozen.

After months of putting everything on hold, we are pleased to bring you once again a new issue of Travel & Shop.

Read, refer, share.

Because, pandemic or no pandemic, as the famous song goes, the show must go on!

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.

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SEPTEMBER 2021 | VOL. 11. NO. 06

11 COVER STORY 3-pronged physiotherapy Preventive, Curative, Rehabilitative

CONTENTS

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02 Editor’s Note 06 Events 28City Map PUBLISHER Rajeshwari K CONSULTANT EDITOR Smiti Jain Narayan MARCOMM MANAGER SP Banumathy ASST MANAGER SALES Seema Yadav SALES CO-ORDINATOR M Chandra DESIGN & PRODUCTION Travel & Shop – Studio V3 Publishers Private Limited 95M, 3rd Floor, Prasad Chambers, East Arokiasamy Road, RS Puram, Coimbatore - 641 002.

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16 TRAVELLER

48 SHOP

22 CITY SIGHTS

60 GETAWAYS

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

Landmarks, religious places and parks

30 STAY

Luxury & budget hotels, serviced apartments and resorts

36 EAT

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

43 DESTINATION OOTY Queen of the hills

Malls, silks, clothes, designer stores, jewellery, leather & accessories, handloom, handicraft, interior & modular kitchen From the nearby Nandi Hills and Mysore to the far-flung Mangalore and Hampi, and much more

66 HEALTH

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

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What, exactly, is a Passport?

Historically speaking, anyone who wanted to “pass the port” needed permission to do so. For this, a permit was issued to allow those people to pass the port in the days of ship travel.

Today, people need a government issued Passport to travel from mother country to other country.

The different types of Passports There are three types of Passports that are currently issued – Diplomatic Passport, Official Passport and Normal Passport. These are issued by Ministry of External Affairs. Nowadays the Passports issued are with ICAO Standards (International Civil Aviation Organization).

They are machine-readable and have biometric methods for details and methods.

Passports may be issued as Normal or as Tatkal for speedy processing.

Normal Passports have 36 pages and Jumbo Passports for high-frequency travellers have 60 pages.

Documents required for Passport issue To apply for a Passport, you need Age Proof (any one required) – Birth Certificate, or Transfer Certificate, or Marksheet for students.

Then you need a document with Address and Photo Identification Proof (any two required) – Aadhar Card, Election ID Card, Driving License, Pan Card, Marriage Certificate (if married), Student ID Card, or Bonafide Certificate.

To apply for a new Passport or renew your expired Passport Simply contact Jai Sun Tourism Pvt Ltd, who have been in the Travel & Tourism business for over two decades now. With all the vast experience and process follow-ups, you can just come to Jai Sun Tourism Pvt Ltd and relax, everything will be taken care of by the dedicated staff and efficient service, with all proper documentation.

For any help in Passport or any other travel related requirements or clarifications, contact Jai Sun Tourism Pvt Ltd.

JAI SUN TOURISM PVT LTD #1A, Sambandam Road East, R.S Puram Tel: +91 422 421001 +91 98432 41674 www.jaisuntourism.com COIMBATORE

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SPOTLIGHT

All your Passport issues clarified, under one roof, at Jai Sun Tourism

FOOD

CULINARY PERFECTION

CUISINE UNLIMITED

EVENTS

Sundays, 12noon-3.30pm Le Méridien Coimbatore, 762, Avinashi Road Tel: 236-4343

Unlimited cuisines, unlimited mocktails and unlimited indulgence! That’s what this Sunday brunch is all about!

KEBAB CRAVING

All month, all day Vivanta - Coimbatore, 105, Race Course Road Tel: 668-1000

All month, all day Vivanta - Coimbatore, 105, Race Course Road Tel: 668-1000, 1800-266-7646

Bringing the flavourful combination of culinary perfection home to you!

Indulge in a memorable meal with your loved ones with the signature Indian delights.

A DELICIOUS WAY TO ITALY! All month, all day Le Méridien Coimbatore, 762, Avinashi Road Tel: 236-4343

Satiate your kebab cravings with succulent and spicy Chicken Kebabs brought home to you by #Qmin. Order now.

Order up a pizza and a refreshing, tall glass of frosted beer and indulge.

ASIAN DELICACY

SUNDAY BRUNCH

All month, all day Vivanta - Coimbatore, 105, Race Course Road Tel: 668-1000 Set out on a culinary trail to the East from your home, with authentic Oriental comfort food cooked to perfection from their kitchen and delivered to your doorstep by #Qmin.

Sundays Radisson Blu Hotel Coimbatore, 164, 165, Avinashi Road, Masakalipalayam Tel: 222-6000 Be it vegetarian or non-vegetarian set your taste-buds racing!! Dig into the delicious array @ Seasons Restaurant

TO ADVERTISE, CONTACT: 0422 2552355 | 098450 37232 COIMBATORE

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3/2, GD Road, Race Course Coimbatore - 641-018 Call: 0422-439-4294, 76049-84298 Silk House, Jewellery & Designer Boutique

aavaranaacoimbatore

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SWEET TOOTH

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All month, all day The Residency Towers, 1076, Avinashi Road Tel: 224-1414

For the ones with a sweet tooth, there’s an endless array of enticing desserts at Pavilion.

The pastry chefs here make sure that every bite is a euphoric experience, with perfectly rich and luscious flavours.

GLOBAL SPREAD

Mon-Sat, Lunch Buffet Sunday - Special Brunch The Residency Towers, 1076, Avinashi Road Tel: 224-1414

Come on down any day of the week and bring your appetite. The food never ends here! The chefs have perfected global gourmet fare to give you a feast worthy of royalty.

ONLINE MULTICUISINE

Sep 19 onwards, 11am-9pm Zip By Spree Hotels Mangala International, 340, Nehru Street, Ram Nagar; Tel: 90922-17722 Taste the most delicious food from the comfort of your home.

Order now: http://treat. dotpe.in/order.

25% discount on the whole menu.

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TRAINING INTERNSHIP & INPLANT

Till Sep 30, 11am Litz Tech India, Sitra, Airport Road; Tel: 90420-90708

Internship training for CSE, IT, ECE, EEE, ELE, ICE, Civil, Mech students and others.

Visit and register: http://litzchannels.in.

Fee: Rs 1000 - 25,000.

EDUCATION UPSC BANK EXAM COACHING

Sep 25, 10am onwards Ze Bancairo; Tel: 86106-44583, Online

Classroom session and activity based classes.

Special batches and classes.

CONCENTRATION & PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT Ongoing, any time (3 hours) Tia Brain Sculptors, Nanjundapuram Road; Tel: 77080-61686 Training your kids to improving lives. Free personality program for kids. Age: 4-16 years.

Fee: Rs 20,000.

HAPPY HOURS BUY 3, GET 1 FREE

Sep 19 onwards, 11am-9pm Elevate, Zip By Spree Hotels Mangala International, 340, Nehru Street, Ram Nagar; Tel: 223-2012 Buy 3 60ml beers, get 1 60ml free. 3 beers with lunch or dinner @ Rs 747, 5 beers with lunch or dinner @ Rs 1244. T&S apply.

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BUY 1, GET 1 FREE

Ongoing, 11am-7pm W XYZ, Aloft Coimbatore, 483, Kamaraj Road, Singanallur; Tel: 6656-000

EVENTS

Get offers on all domestic liquor.

Cost per head: Rs 350 onwards.

Call for reservations: 72990-65406.

EXPO KALAMKARI

Sep 22-25, 9.30am-7.30pm Aavaranaa, 3/2, GD Road, Race Course; Tel: 439-4294 Organising Kalamkari, tussar, pen, silk, digital kalamkari, gadwal silk saree and dupatta.

Exclusive diamond jewellery collection.

Entry free.

BEDAZZLED

Sep 24-25, 9.30am Bliss Hall, Hash Six Hotel, Mettupalayam Road, Saibaba Koil; Tel: 75300-84007

ART 12TH BFA-THESIS ART EXPO Sep 27, 10am Raviraj College of Fine Art, Kalagaram; Tel: 81484-07465 Lalit Kalakshetra awards for Creative Artist of the year, Best Art Student of the year and Special Jury Award. Art catalogues will be released on 25th Sep 2021.

Entry free.

FITNESS MEMBERSHIP OFFER

Ongoing, 9am onwards Fitness One, Opp Kidney Care Hospital, Puliakulam; Tel: 82207-54972

Be a premium member and get benefits upto 1lac. Annual membership pays just Rs 36,200.

SPORTS SEPTEMBER RUNNING CHALLENGE

Till Sep 30, 12am Indian Runners; Tel: 74001-89911, Online Virtual challenge - Run anywhere, anytime for minimum 5 days to qualify.

Run and record your activity in any tracking application. Ticket: Rs 333 onwards.

Visit: www.indianrunners.in

TICKET BOOKING Nxtgen presents the couture jewellery expo by Preeti Gerald from USA. Choose from the Mumbai based brands varied collection including Stardust (Diamond), Paradise (Emerald, Ruby and colored stones), Sunkissed (Goi) and many others.

Entry free.

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ONLINE TICKET BOOKING OFFER

Sep 22-30, 10am-5.30pm Black Thunder Amusement Park, Ooty Main Road, Mettupalayam; Tel: 94434-26799 Book online ticket and get 50% cash back voucher up to Rs 400 on Bookmyshow tickets.

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On World Physiotherapy Day– 8th September 2021

Learn about the 3-pronged approach of physiotherapy:

Preventive-Curative-Rehabilitative

8th September 2021 is World Physiotherapy Day. It’s the day to bring back into focus one of the most potent tools of wellness available to us today – Physiotherapy! Welcome to Perfect Bounce, the brain behind which is the indomitable Dr Richa Singh, a lady of grit, determination and passion to drive home the multifarious advantages of physiotherapy to all levels of patients, especially those in sports.

With the recently concluded Tokyo Olympics and currently ongoing Paralympics, sports are centre-stage once again after the extended ordeal of the pandemic, and we have seen that it takes a sportsperson to be “faster, higher, stronger” in both body and mind in order to stay in top form and perform optimally – all crucial qualities that can be inculcated and boosted further with a good physiotherapy regimen on their side to support them.

Dr Richa Singh, a well-established name in sports physiotherapy, has been treating and healing athletes and other sportspersons for years now, in India as well as on the international arena. The founder of Perfect Bounce, Bangalore’s leading physiotherapy centre, she has devised a 3-pronged approach

Indian wheelchair cricket team captain Somjit Singh Gaur

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to physiotherapy to reap its benefits to the fullest, namely, Preventive, Curative, Rehabilitative physiotherapy.

Preventive physiotherapy focusses on whole body alignment correction, gait analysis as well as food and nutritional correction. The steps involve first, a personal consultation with the doctor for a complete physical assessment to determine the current condition and fitness level.

Then a qualified and trained physiotherapist will work closely with the person to bring them to optimum body fitness, through exercises, minor treatments and corrections where needed, and regular follow-ups to keep them ready for the intense physical activity, effectively making the body groundwork strong for them to optimise their performance on the field.

Even for lay people who may not be into sports, preventive physiotherapy needs to become part of their regular health regimen. Just as we periodically visit a medical doctor for routine check-ups, in the same way, even a physiotherapy consultation should be done as a preventive for correcting body alignments in the initial stages itself, without waiting for a full blown debilitating condition before taking action. In fact, a preventive session may well ensure that one doesn’t need to progress to the next phase of condition at all!

Curative physiotherapy comes next. This is the stage of active treatment through various physiotherapy tools like manual therapy, dry needling, cupping and others depending on requirement and severity of condition.

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Exercise & rehabilitation space at Perfect Bounce clinic

For sportspersons, it means planned treatment sessions and focussed exercises for sports injuries, mostly muscle and ligament related, which are a common fallout of professional or active sports.

The intensity, types and duration of the treatments is planned based on the individual’s condition and will differ from person to person. Extent of injury, nutritional factor, any pre-existing condition or comorbidity factor, overall patient physical and mental state – all these are taken into account before a comprehensive treatment plan is put into place for complete healing to take place.

The same applies to non-sports persons, where their individual condition will determine the doctor’s customised treatment plan to cure and heal them through various physiotherapy treatment options.

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Travel&Shop PHYSIOTHERAPY TREATMENTS: Dry Needling: An intervention therapy to treat musculoskeletal pain that involves insertion of micro, monofilament needles directly into the tissues.

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Cupping: A therapeutic treatment to increase blood flow and loosen connective tissues.

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MFR (Myofacial Release): A hands-on technique with gentle sustained pressure to eliminate pain and restore movement.

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IASTM (Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilisation): Largely manual therapy with specially designed instruments, to provide mobilising effect to scar tissue and myofacial adhesions.

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Sports Taping: Dynamic Tape designed to work mechanically and neurophysiologically to address lymphatic drainage and normalise neuromuscular function.

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Rehabilitative physiotherapy is required in cases of serious muscle injuries, ligament tears or other conditions which not only need active treatment but also need to be sustained for the patient to be fit optimally for future l Manipulation, HVT & Mobilisation: Manual activity. The treatment plan is aimed at therapy and soft tissue massage, High healing the injury without having to resort to Velocity Thrust and joint mobilisation. surgery, through specific exercises, plyometric exercises, strength and conditioning, agility to restore and maintain better performance.

This stage is often the most neglected one, as the patient feels good and strong after being cured, thereby disregarding the need to continue a physiotherapy regimen. In actuality, the rehabilitative prong is very crucial in maintaining optimum fitness over the long term whether one is a professional sportsperson or a regular individual carrying on with regular life activities, for sustained good health.

Perfect Bounce is the perfect recourse to complete physiotherapy treatments across all stages, under one roof, under the expert guidance of Dr Richa Singh with her team of well-trained physiotherapists and fully equipped clinic to offer comprehensive and end-to-end support.

Mukesh Bansal ( founder of Myntra and curefit, President of Tata Digital)

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With Mr. Sushil Bhasin ( Ultra-runner) World’s Only Person in his age category to have compelted 500 Miles

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Dr Richa Singh receiving the Significant Achievement Award on Women’s Day celebration at Garden City University, Bangalore

Dr Richa Singh receiving India Leadership Award 2020 for Best Specialised Physiotherapist in Bangalore at the hands of cine artiste Dia Mirza

Perfect Bounce Team

Bounce back to optimum health and fitness with Perfect Bounce, Bangalore’s only complete under-one-roof physiotherapy centre.

PERFECT BOUNCE HEALTHCARE PVT LTD

# 11/A, 3rd Floor, Outer Ring Road, Sector 6, HSR Layout; Mob: +91 95135-15111 Email: contact@perfectbounce.in Website: www.perfectbounce.in COIMBATORE

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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!

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

OPAL CABS 267, Dr Radha Krishna Road, Tatabad West; Tel: 498-1020, 98422-8989. Open 24 hours.

PAVAN TOUR & TRAVELS 17, Ramani’s, Mayuri, Saravanampatti; Tel: 97894-88009, 9am-9pm.

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

VELU TOURIST 74, Mariamman Koil Street, Peelamedu, Pudur Tel: 94432-22299, 24 hrs.

KUMAR TOURIST 8, Ansari Street, Ramnagar Tel: 223-0574/ 4545, 7.30am–8.30pm.

KRK TRAVELS 185, Kattoor Street, PN Palayam Tel: 97888-17627.Open 24 hours.

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

TRAVEL TIMES (INDIA) PVT LTD 143, 1st Floor, Ashoka Plaza, Dr Nanjappa Road Tel: 93457-967, 10am-9pm.

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

EMPEROR TRAVELINE 32-A, Bhashyakaralu Road East, RS Puram; Tel: 4500-600, 9.30am-6pm.

PRICOL TRAVELS 109, Race Course Tel: 433-2900, 9.30pm-6pm ASHOK TRAVELS •733, Avinashi Road, President Hall Tel: 462-3300. 9.30am-6pm.

CITY TRAVELS 61, Sivasamy Road, Ram Nagar; Tel: 434-9490, 8am-11pm.

CONTI TRAVELS 814, UMS Building, Avinashi Road; Tel: 230-0735,•Nalla Thaneer Thottam, Ganapathy;Tel: 87540-07783, 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 COIMBATORE

SAKTHI TOURS & TRAVELS 1st Street,Ganthipuram; Tel:83838-97873, 24hrs SRI TOURS & TRAVELS Dr Radhakrishna Road,Tatabad; Tel:95975-03498, 24hrs.

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: 99447-33666, 24 hrs.

BEST CALL TAXI 520, DB Road, RS Puram Tel: 255-5222, 99521-55555, 24 hrs JASMINE CALL TAXI 12B1, KK Nagar, EB Colony (via), Ganapathy Tel: 98650-82064, 24 hours.

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

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

TOUR OPERATORS

JAI SUN TOURISM PVT LTD 1A, Sambandam Road East, RS Puram Tel: 422-1001, 9am– 7pm. Since 2010. Domestic and international flight tickets, package tours, cruises, hotel bookings, passport, visa and foreign exchange.

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

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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

GO WITH US HOLIDAYS 401, DB Road, RS Puram;Tel: 435-5953, 92444-49449, 10am-7pm.

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.

SREE TRAVELS • 51, Subramaniyapuram, 2nd Street, RS Puram; Tel: 495-0836, 96001-56942, Open 24 hours.• HO: Chennai: Tel: 92833-70555• BO: Bangalore: Tel: 96204-06893 cbesreetravels@gmail.com,www.sreetravels.net NUFLY TOURS.COM 193, West Ramalingam Road, RS Puram; Tel: 98942-69360, 421-7051. 10am-7pm info@nuflytours.com, www.nuflytours.com 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.

TAKE A TRIPP INC Nadar Colony, Sungam. Tel: 91717-77282, NEW SUPER TRAVELS 87B/1, Dr Radhakrishna Road, Gandhipuram; Tel: 94455-13939, 10am-8pm CATHRRINE TRAVELS AND TOURS •16A1, Anna Statue, Hozur Road; Tel: 427-4944, 4945, 78716-84944 •1055/2, Gowtham Centre, 1st Floor, Avinashi Road, Anna Statue; Tel: 654-4944, 91595-17744, 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: 98422-33329, 24 hours SOTC FOR HOLIDAYS 141, 1st Floor, DB Road, RS Puram, Tel: 437-0555, 95144-42299, 9am-7pm.

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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: 255-2865, 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: 94431-01718, 9am-6pm.

L VENKATASUBBU & CO •163, Oppanakara Street Tel: 239-6697/6135 •Thadagam Road, RS Puram; Tel: 239-6135 ACCSOL MANAGEMENT SERVICES 157/4, 2nd Floor, NSR Road, Sai Baba Colony Tel: 244-7580, 9.30am–5.30pm

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 CSK PRABHU & CO F4, 4th Floor, Srivari Kikani Centre, 2, Krishnaswamy Mudaliar Road Tel: 255-2437, 9am-6pm.

AKSHARA CORPORATE SOLUTION 146/1, 2nd Floor, NG Ramasamy Street, PN Palayam Tel: 421-3905, 93452-04948, 94431-73471, 9.30am-7pm.

FOREIGN EXCHANGE

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

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• 273, Cross Cut Road, Opp IOB Bank Gandhipuram; Tel: 223-8082 94433-78481 / 93631-00973

• 302, Opp R. Gold, Cross Cut Road Gandhipuram; Tel: 223-8481

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7.30am-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 ALANKAR FOREIGN EXCHANGE SERVICES Sri Pournami Complex, NSR Road; Tel: 98940-75458, 10.30am-5.30pm.

SAYI RUPA FOREX MONEY CHANGERS 2nd Floor, Prasad Chambers, East Arokiasamy Road, RS Puram; Tel: 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: 90430-09078, 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

K MYILVAGANAN 84/12, Cheran Tower Apartments, Govt Arts College Road Tel: 99449-22727. 9am-8pm.

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.

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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.

A1 TRADE MARK SERVICES 17/18, Sri Krishna Corporation Building 3rd Floor, Marakkadai, Mill Road Tel: 93632-61488, 9.30am-5.30pm.

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.

MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS

SHREE SASTHA QUALITY MANAGEMENT CONSULTANCY 877/3, Jeeva St Lakshana Garden, RG Pudur, Chinniampalayam PO Tel: 90955-32510.

9am-8pm

PACKERS & MOVERS

ASSOCIATED MOVERS & PACKERS 12/X1, Ulaippalar Street, Vellakinar Pirivu Near Railway Gate Tel: 264-8527.10am – 6pm SAHARA DOMESTIC & INTERNATIONAL PACKERS & MOVERS 12/293,Mtp Road Tel: 93442-38677.

9.30am-6pm.

TRANZPAC RELOCATIONS 23, Chinna Subbanna Gounder Layout, Saibaba Colony; Tel: 90478-94545 AGARWAL PACKERS & MOVERS 131, Siva Subramanyam Road, RS Puram Tel: 93600-88604, 9am–5.30pm.

A1 PACKERS & MOVERS 21, Bharathy Nagar, Sathy Road, Ganapathy.

Tel: 99400-97022, 9.30am-6.30pm, closed on Sundays.

AMBIKA PACKERS & MOVERS 85, Thadagam Road, RS Puram Tel: 93629-34538, 10am–5pm.

UNIVERSAL PACKERS & TRANSPORTS 4/151-6, Adhi Lakshmi Gardens, Palani Gounder Pudur, Vadamadurai, Kavundampalyam Tel: 98651-80400.

9.30am-6pm.

BEST HOME PACKERS & MOVERS 3, Govt School Shop, Nagaratchi Office, Kavundampalayam Tel: 645-8685. 5am-10pm

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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 multi-business 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.

Travel&Shop ANNAMALAI WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

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.

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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.

the name was changed to Agricultural 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 in Amaravathi Dam which is 25 kms from Udumalpet. This place is at present being developed as a District Excursion centre.

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 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 well-shaped carvings and sculptures are a joy to watch.

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Travel&Shop 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.

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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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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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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.

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FESTIVALS

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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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WORLD STANDARDS OF COMFORT & LUXURY Hotels, Serviced Apartments, Resorts...

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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 ensuite 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.

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FOUR STAR HOTELS

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 5,000-50,000.

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.

ALOFT COIMBATORE 483, Kamaraj Road, Upplipalayam, Singanallur Tel: 665-6000,Rs 3000-6000++.

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.

THREE STAR HOTELS

POPPYS VISTA Avinashi Road, Tirupur; Tel: 04296-304-300, 272-101, 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.

098450 37232 | 098450 56103 0422 255-2355 COIMBATORE

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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.

HOTEL NAVARATNA Prestigious Comfort, 253, TV Swamy Road East, RS Puram; Tel: 2541-170, 2540-221.

Rs 1500-3500.

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+ HOTEL MARIAN INTERNATIONAL 26, Arts College Road Tel: 230-7374, Rs 1500-2500+ VIJAY PARK INN 101, Senguptha Street , Ram Nagar Tel: 223-5300/223-1900, Rs.2750 + taxes GRAND PLAZA 58, Geetha Hall Road Tel: 230 2677 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: 427-0816, 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: 439-1234/230-1153, Rs 880-2688.

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

BUDGET HOTELS

HOTEL SRI KALIAPPA 262 & 263, Cross Cut Road, Gandhipuram; Tel: 434-9235, 94437-30244, Rs 700 onwards.

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

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

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

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ISHTA

11/1, East Venkatasamy Road, RS Puram; Tel: 98422-77711, 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. 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: 90476-06068, 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: 439-3934, 94895-73984, 98422-20742 Rs 1999-2999,12pm-12am.

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ISTAY 5, Devi & Co Lane, Near Railway Station; Tel: 230-0000, Rs 2100++ 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.

HOTEL CITY TOWER 56, Sivasamy Road, Ramnagar; Tel: 423-6999, 223-0681, Rs 1750-5000++ HOTEL GEO GRANDE 890, 11th Street, Cross Cut Road, Tatabad Tel: 437-2345,Rs 1456-1792 Rs1300-2400.

DVARA RESORT Perumal Kovil Pathy, Near Karunya Post Tel : 73391-11222, 98946-11958, approx Rs 6000-7400+tax.

BLACK THUNDER RESORT Ooty Main Road, Mettupalayam Tel: 04254-226632, 98940-32255, Rs 4838-6136 GREAT MOUNT RESORTS Meenakari Road, Vazhaikombu Nagoor Village, Pollachi Tel: 04259-297058, Rs 7000-19,000.

VISION NATURE RESORT Varangampadi Village, Sholayoor, Attapadi Hill Tel: 99438-77737, 98422-77737, 24hrs, Rs 4000–7000+ tax THE DENSE FARM COTTAGE Top Slip Road, Senthumadai, Pollachi Tel: 96881-10000, Rs 7000.

SARVA FARMSTAYS & SPA Mangarai, Anaikatti Main Road; Tel: 96556-12595, 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: 70944-12345, 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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TAKE A THRILLING TRIP TO JOG FALLS, INDIA’S SECOND HIGHEST PLUNGE WATERFALLS

BY SMITI JAIN NARAYAN The famed Jog Falls, India’s answer to Niagara Falls, lie in the neighbourig state of Karnataka.

If you haven’t yet been there, now is the time, when the falls are in full spate, a spectacular plunge from a gushing height of 488 meters, cascading down in an awe-inspiring vision.

From June till September, the region witnesses heavy rainfall, the beauty of the place a delight to behold during the monsoon season, and a major seasonal tourist attraction.

One of the highest waterfalls in India, Jog Falls is one of the major tourist attractions.

Jog Falls is formed by the Sharavathi River, gushing down from a height of 253 meters (830 feet), making it the second-highest plunge waterfall in India (the first being the Nohkalikai Falls with a drop of 335 meters (1100 ft) in Meghalaya).

Sharavathi river originates at Ambuthirtha in Thirthahalli taluk, flows north-west through the Western Ghats forming the Jog Falls before joining the Arabian Sea at Honavar. “The Jog Falls Falling Point” view spot is located near Sagara which comes under the Shimoga district of Karnataka.

Joga is a Kannada word meaning falls, and comes from the Kannada word javugu which means marsh (wet). Jog Falls is also known by some other names such as Gerusoppe falls, Joga jalapatha and Jogada gundi in Kannada language.

Attractions around Jog Falls include Honnemaradu, situated on the backwaters of River Sharavathi. This island formed with the backwater of Linganmakki Dam is famous for water sports. There is also Tunga Anicut Dam, COIMBATORE

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situated 15 km from Shimoga, built across the river Tungabhadra, where you can enjoy boat trips around the lake.

Also make time to visit the Lion and Tiger Reserve, about 12 km from Shimoga towards Jog Falls and experience a safari there.

Apart from these, you can also explore Sagara, a small town in Shimoga district, 30 km from Jog Falls, which is home to several ancient temples. Or Siddapura, a small town in Kodagu district, providing captivating views of the Sahyadri mountain ranges. Or Sirsi, a town in Uttara Kannada district, which is like a hill-station set amidst emerald green forests and several waterfalls.

A variety of accommodation options are available for staying near Jog falls in different budgets, from economy to mid-range to luxury.

Experience Jog Falls in all its splendour at this time and take in the magnificent beauty of the plunging waterfalls that are a glorious sight to behold.

Best time to visit: Jun-Sept Distance from Coimbatore: 543 km | By road: 11.45 hours via NH-69 Nearest railway station: Shimoga (102 km), Sagara (30km) Nearest bus station: Sagara, Siddapura & Jog Falls bus stop Nearest airport: Hubli airport (130 km)

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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 must-have 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.

KOVAI CHICKEN MAGIC 308, Avinashi Road, Peelamedu Tel: 439-7540, 95786-07770, 11am-11pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 150.

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

Avg meal for two, Rs 500.

WOODLAND Park Inn, 37, Geetha Hall Road Tel: 230-1283 7am-11pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 250.

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HOTEL ARRUNACHALA 1338, Avinashi Road, Peelamedu Tel: 94432-51023, 11.30am-10.30pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 260.

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 5.30am-11pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 300.

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: 98422-46111, 7pm-11pm. Avg meal for two, Rs.400.

PANNAIYAR BRIYANI 7, Valluvar Nagar, Peelamedu; Tel: 8668092492, 11am-2am, Avg meal for two, Rs 300.

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.

THE GREAT KABAB FACTORY Radisson Blu , 164-165, Avinashi Road, Peelamedu Tel:222-6000 , 6.30am-11pm.

Avg meal for two Rs 1580++ 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.

TANDOORI TONIGHT 490, 1st Floor, Avinashi Main Road, Nava India Tel: 495-9490. 12.30pm-4pm; 6.30pm-11pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 600.

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: 96543-07604, 12.30pm-10.30pm Avg meal for two, Rs 500.

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

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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 6.30pm-8.30pm. 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, 12noon-3pm & 7.30pm11pm, 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: 04296-304-300, 272-101, 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.

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 700 DOT.YUM Aloft Coimbatore, 483, Kamaraj Road, Upplipalayam Tel: 665-6000, 7am-8pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 1600 GARDEN OF TASTE 30, Valluvar Nagar, Hope College; Tel: 63740-22312, 9am-10pm, Avg meal for two, Rs 200.

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SMS HOTEL 1335, Avinashi Road, Peelamedu; Tel: 9944988090, 12noon-3pm & 7pm-11pm, Avg meal for two, Rs 300-1000.

LALLKUDI 262 & 263, Cross Cut Road, Gandhipuram; Tel: 434-9235, 94437-30244, 11am-11pm, Avg meal for two, Rs 600.

CITY HEIGHTS Rooftop, SBS Grand, 58 DJ Nagar, Masakalipalayam Road, Hope College Tel: 433-4447, 6pm-12am. Avg meal for two, Rs 800.

BARBEQUE NATION Metro Park Inn, 1000, Raja Street, 6th Floor, Town Hall Tel: 96545-86060, 89398-78487, 6pm-8pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 1600.

WELCOMCAFE KOVAI WelcomHotel Coimbatore, 1266/14,West Club Road, Race Course Tel: 222-6555. 7am-11pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 2400++ SMOKE ON THE WATER Vivanta - COIMBATORE , 105, Race Course Road, Gopalapuram Tel: 668-1000, 7pm11pm. Avg cost for two, Rs 2500+.

SEASONS Radission Blu, 164-165, Avinashi Road, Peelamedu Tel:222-6000. 12noon-3.30pm & 7pm-10pm. Avg meal for two Rs.1200 ++ LATITUDE Vivanta - COIMBATORE , 105, Race Course Road, Gopalapuram Tel: 668-1000, 7am-11.30pm. Avg cost for two, Rs 2000++ 24/7 BYTES Gokulam Park, 116/2, Avinashi Road, Mylampatti, Chinnayampalayam Post Tel: 262-6030. : 7am-10.30am & 12.30pm-3pm & 7pm-11pm.Avg meal for two Rs 850.

TIFFINYS Hotel Alankar Grande, 10, Ram Nagar Tel: 437-8888, 11am-8pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 800.

CREAM CENTRE 180, TS Road, Race Course Tel: 434-8889, 98430-48091, 11.30am-3.30pm & 6.30pm10pm Avg meal for two, Rs 1500.

NARMADA Sree Annapoorna Hotels, 75, East Arokiasamy Road, RS Puram Tel: 254-7722, 11.30am-3.30pm & 7pm-10.30pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 450.

GARDEN COUNTRY Hotel Grand Tree, 65, Lajapathirai Street, Ramnagar; Te: 421-7121, 83005-20103, 8am-11pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 700.

GOLDEN CROP Hotel CAG Pride, 312, Bharathiar Road Tel: 431-7777, 12pm-3pm & 7.30pm10.30pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 500.

DEWZ The Orbis Hotel, 1562 Avinashi Road, Hope College Tel: 439-9988, 12.30pm-3.30pm & 7.30pm-11pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 700.

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NORTH WEST FRONTIER

THAT’S Y FOOD 24/49, TV Swamy (East), RS Puram Tel: 4365117/8, 12noon-9.45pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 800.

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 2600

CONTINENTAL

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

Avg meal for two, Rs 1500++ LEIDEN RESTAURANT 1433-A, Annai Illam, Avinashi Road, Peelamedu Tel: 98949-93197, 12noon-9pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 400.

BIRD ON TREE 28, Opposite circuit House,Kamaraj Road, Race Course; Tel: 98658-31000, 6pm-9pm to 6.30pm-11pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 1700.

CHETTINAD

PATTUKOTTAI MESS 48, TV Swamy Road West, R.S. Puram; Tel: 87606-77774, 12noon-4pm & 7.30-9pm, Avg meal for two, Rs 500.

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 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 2200.

BOOM CAFE 54/37, Bharathi Park Road, Saibaba Colony; Tel: 73737 30715, 11am-10.30pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 500.

LA MENSA ETHINIC ITALIAN PIZZA PASTA Nava India, Peelamedu; Tel: 496-1818, 11am-10pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 800.

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THALLASSERY RESTAURANT HMPR Street, Ukkadam; Tel: 221-8111, 97516-99222, 7am-11pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 500.

PEPPER BELLS Svarga Residency, 85, 1A Arun Nagar, Maruthamalai Main Road, Vadavalli Tel: 242-6655, 242-7677. 6am-10am, 12noon3pm & 7pm-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 700.

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 550.

TIFFANYS 54, Nehru Stadium Tel: 422-0888, 7708035888, 11am-8pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 250.

ORCHID Park Plaza, 90/62, Geetha Hall Road Tel: 436-4646, 7am-10.30am, 12-3pm, 7pm –10 pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 300.

PARUVAA Heritage Inn, 73, Sivasamy Road, Ramanagar Tel: 223-1451, 7am-10.30am, 12.30pm-3pm & 7pm-10.30pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 950.

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: 77084-74764,12.30pm-3.30pm & 7.30pm-10.30pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 600.

KADHAMBHAM 571, Dr Alagappa Chettiar Road, Hudco Colony, Tatabad; Tel: 98433-41001, 12noon-10pm, Avg meal for two, Rs 600.

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Le Meridien, 762, Avinashi Road, Neelambur Tel: 236-4343, A variety of Thai, Japanese, Chinese and Mongolian cuisines with live cooking stations. Avg meal for two, Rs 1500.

ASIATIQUE 4, Avinashi Road, Goldwins, Poongothai Nagar, Civil Aerodrome Post; Tel: 96009-60455, 12noon-3.30pm & 6.30pm-11pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 600.

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CHIN CHIN

The Residency Towers, 1076, Avinashi Road Tel: 224-1414, 12.30pm3pm & 7.30pm-11.30pm.

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 1750.

RED PEARL Vivanta - COIMBATORE , 105, Race Course Road, Gopalapuram; Tel: 668-1000, 12.30pm-3pm & 7.30pm-11.30pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 2500+.

NINHAO 276B, NSR Road, Saibaba Colony; Tel: 244-5652, 10.30am-3.30pm & 6.30pm-11pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 700 CHINA VALLEY 1197, Trichy Road, Ramanathapuram Tel: 230-3279, 11am-3.30pm & 6pm-11pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 800 THE CASCADE l 479 – B1 , Avinashi Road, Peelamedu; Tel: 256-8888 l DB Road, RS Puram; Tel: 435-8888, 12.30–3pm & 7pm–11pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 1200,

CAFÉS

CAFÉ TOTARAM 245/1, Raheja Apartment, Race Course; Tel: 436-4116/7, 12noon-10pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 600.

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: 93665-00123, 11am–11pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 450 CITRUS CAFÉ 173/3 & 174/4, Sri Rangalu Naidu Farms, Vilankurichi Road, Kalapatti; Tel: 220-5666, 88502-65565. 11am-8pm.

Avg meal for two, Rs 1300++

TEA HOUSE

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

STANES ICED TEA Stanes Tea & Coffee Show Room, 1597, Trichy Road; Tel: 230-1526, 9am-6pm.

Avg cost for two, Rs 40.

PARRIS TEA CORNER 9/23, Grey Town; Tel: 93448-55665, 9.30am-7.30pm. Avg cost for two, Rs 20.

BAKERS KRAVE

The Residency Towers,1076, Avinashi Road; Tel: 224-1414, 11am–6am. The ultimate place to order cakes of your fantasy. Offers quick bites like samosa, sandwiches, rolls, mouth-watering 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 l4-479, Avinashi Road, Peelamedu; Tel: 436-9537, 9am-7pm.

TEA LOUNGE Radission Blu , 164-165, Avinashi Road, Peelamedu; Tel:222-6000 , 10am – 9pm The right place to order rich cakes with choices, breads, exotic chocolates and nippy bites with mind refreshing tea and coffee.

SHIVANJALI CAFÉ 3, New Thillai Nagar, Maruthamalai Road, PN Pudur; Tel: 99524-25643, 3pm–9.30pm, closed on Mondays. Avg meal for two, Rs 200 COIMBATORE

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typical Coimbatorean is as much at home with Mexican cuisine as he is with his rice-rasam.

He is equally at ease in a ‘veshti’ (dhoti) from the pavement store as he is in an imported Armani suit. And so is the expatriate who has made the city his home. If you see a South Indian fast food joint sitting cheek by jowl with a hip Italian restaurant or a Reebok and HiDesign showroom sharing the same street with Himalaya Drug Co and Titan, you know it’s a city with a healthy blend of the East and West. The city’s accommodating nature is also one reason why there are so many watering holes in the city. Let your hair down and enjoy yourself with your group across town!

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Poppys Vista, Avinashi Road, Tirupur; Tel: 04296-304-300, 272-101, Weekdays: 12.30pm-3pm & 5.30pm-11pm, Weekends: 11am-11pm.

Avail daily offers. Avg Cost for two, Rs 760.

HATTAN Poppys Tower, Race Course; Tel: 498-0234, 434-6644, 73977-45444 12noon-8.30pm. Coimbatore’s first cocktail lounge, resident DJ. Avg cost for two, Rs 700-1000.

DD BAR Hotel Thejas Paaradise, 473, Kamaraj Road, Ramanuja Nagar; Tel: 257-3993, 11am-6pm, Avg cost for two, Rs 700-1400.

HUSH BAR Radisson Blu Coimbatore, 164-165, Avinashi Road, Peelamedu; Tel: 222-6000, 11am-8pm.

Avg cost for two, Rs 800.

TEASE Vivanta - COIMBATORE , 105, Race Course Road; Tel: 668-1000, 1pm-11.45pm, Sat-Sun: 12noon-11.45pm Avg cost for two, Rs. 1200.

LATITUDE 11 Le Meridien, 762, Avinashi Road, Neelambur; Tel: 236-4343, 12pm to 8pm. Avg cost for two, Rs 2600++ ELEVATE Zip By Spree Hotels, Mangala International, 340, Nehru Street, Pera Naidu Layout, Ram Nagar; Tel: 87540-59888, 11pm to 8pm.

Avg cost for two, Rs 300.

THE HUB Ibis Coimbatore City Centre, Lakshmi Mills Junction, Puliakulam Road; Tel: 711-7666, 11am-11pm. Avg cost for two, Rs 900++ PITSTOP PERMIT ROOM BAR The Orbis Hotel, 1562, Avinashi Road, Hope College, Peelamedu; Tel: 439-9988, 11pm-8pm. Avg cost for two, Rs 400-600.

THE EDITION LIBRARY BAR The Residency Towers, 1076, Avinashi Road; Tel: 224-1414, 11am-12am. Avg cost for two, Rs 750++ THE COTTON BAR WelcomHotel Coimbatore, 1266/14, West Club Road, Race Course; Tel: 393-5030, 11am-8pm. Avg cost for two, Rs 10400.

L2 BAR (LANDMARK LOUNGE) Hotel Landmark, 353/1, Bharathiar Road, Gandhipuram Bus Stand; Tel: 73730-44411, 11am-11.30pm. Avg cost for two, Rs 1000.

WXYZ Aloft Coimbatore, 483, Kamaraj Road, Uppilipalayam, Singanallur; Tel: 665-6000, 7am-8pm. Avg cost for two, Rs 1200.

SIT UP The Acasia Hotel, 2/177C, Avinashi Road, Chinniampalayam; Tel: 262-6599, COIMBATORE

RAMBA RESTO BAR

Metro Park Inn, 1000, Raja Street, Town Hall; Tel: 420-3555, 11am-12am.

Avg cost for two, Rs 550.

Starting with a bang on New Year’s Eve, Ramba Resto Bar is the newest pub in town.

Now with this new set up, come and enjoy with your friends and colleagues for partying or a quiet drinking session.

They have something on offer every day, the highlight being ladies nights on Wednesdays. You are offered a range of imported liquor and IMFL. Happy hours are from 11am to 7pm daily.

What makes the bar so unique is the free food that you get with drinks. They range from veg to non-veg items including a variety of bar snacks. Come and be a part of the growing party scene in Coimbatore, starting at Ramba Resto Bar. 11am-11pm. Avg cost for two, Rs 600.

KNOTTY SPIRITS Hotel CAG Pride, 312,Bharathiar Road Tel:4317777, 11am-11pm. Avg cost for two, Rs 550++ HE BREWS BAR Hotel Vijay Elanza, Avinashi Road, Peelamedu; Tel: 400-4000, 11am-12am.

Avg cost for two, Rs 740.

G-SPIRIT Hotel Gowtham, 9/36A, Avinashi Road, Civil Aerodrome Post; Tel: 437-7647, 12noon-8pm.

Avg cost for two, Rs 600.

SLOUNGE Lemon Tree Hotel, 173/3 & 174/4, Sri Rangulu Naidu Farms, Vilankurichi Road, Kalapatty; Tel: 220-5666, 11am-11pm.

Avg cost per two, Rs 500++ Happy hours all day B2B AC BAR PERMIT ROOM Hotel Chenthur Park, 10/1-9, Avinashi Road, Near Coimbatore Airport, Sitraa; Tel: 427-9111, 11am-8pm. Avg cost for two, Rs 660.

FLAMES Sree Annapoorna Hotel, East Arokiaswamy Road, Rs Puram; 452-2333, 12am-11pm.

Avg cost for two, Rs 580.

BLACK BOX The Arcadia Hotel, 4, Avinashi Road, Goldwins; Tel: 456-7777, 11am-8pm.

Avg cost for two, Rs 700.

BLUE ICE SBS Grand, 58, DJ Nagar, Masakalipalayam Road, Hope College; Tel: 433-4447, 11am-8pm. Avg cost for two, Rs 620.

CITY HEIGHT SBS Grand, 58, DJ Nagar, Masakalipalayam Road, Hope College; Tel: 433-4447, 6pm-8pm. Avg cost for two, Rs 660.

HYYPER BAR Hotel KISCOL Grand, 245A, Dr Rajendra Prasad Road, Tadabad; Tel: 85086-44483, 12pm-12am. Avg cost for two, Rs 700.

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

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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 preBritish 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…

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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 MAY. 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.

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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 MAY-MAY, 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-manthu’ (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 North-Western 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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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.

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)

PASTEUR INSTITUTE

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.

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.

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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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IN & AROUND KOVAI

EXPLORE THESE EIGHT HIDDEN GEMS OF TOURIST SIGNIFICANCE AROUND COIMBATORE

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BY SMITI JAIN NARAYAN Sometimes there’s a treasure trove of beautiful things right beneath our eyes and we fail to notice them, looking out in longing for faraway places.

KOVAI KONDATTAM

The fun-filled, eco-friendly amusement park, Kodai Kondattam was built by Tamil actor Vijay, with many thrilling water-based and dry rides, like Aqua Dance, Wave Pool, Dashing Cars, Rock Climbing, Kids Pool, Water Slides, Giant Wheel, Chair-O-Plane, and many more.

It is a popular picnic spot and venue to celebrate birthdays, receptions, conferences and corporate events, and even has an amphitheatre for live performances.

Location: 2 km from Perur in Coimbatore

ISHA YOGA CENTRE “Its unique energy, structure, and location make the Isha Yoga Centre a tremendously powerful space for self-transformation.”

–Sadhguru Situated at the foothills of Velliangiri, is the headquarters for Isha Foundation. It is a sacred space for self-transformation and inner growth, through the four major paths of yoga –kriya (energy), gnana (knowledge), karma (action), and bhakti (devotion), and helps seekers shift to healthier lifestyles and higher levels of self-fulfillment.

Sadhguru is the energy behind the unique buildings and consecrated spaces at the Isha Yoga Centre, known worldwide for their combination of intense sacred power with strikingly innovative eco-friendly aesthetics.

Location: 30 km west of Coimbatore COIMBATORE

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Located at a towering height of 500 ft in the highland on the Western Ghats, this popular 12th century temple is considered as the Seventh House of Lord Murugan.

Near the foothill, there is a temple for Pillayar known as the Thaan Thondri Vinaayakar. There is a cave referred to as Paambaatti Sitthar Kugai dedicated to a Sitthar who lived here.

Another major feature of this hill is that it grows important medicinal herbs, used extensively in making ayurvedic medicines.

Location: 15 km north-west of Coimbatore city GEEDEE CAR MUSEUM

Touted as one of its kind in India, this unique museum houses every significant development in the automobile industry, from a striking replica of the first car in the world – 1886 Benz Patent Motorwagen, to the newly

launched modern cars.

The museum displays around 70 models, some of which are exclusively on display only here.

The Geedee Car Museum is a tribute to wellknown scientist, inventor, educationalist and philanthropist Gopalswamy Doraiswamy Naidu (GD Naidu) (1893–1974), also referred to as the Edison of India.

Location: Race Course, Coimbatore city PERUR PATEESWARAR TEMPLE Built by the Karikala Cholan, the Perur Siva Temple is a marvellous construction on the banks of the river Noyyal. Also known as Arulmigu Patteeswarar Swamy Temple, it is one of the biggest and ancient temples dedicated to Lord Patteeswarar, with immense religious, cultural and historical importance for devotees. The ancient artwork, paintings, traditional sculptures and carvings attract art and architecture lovers. The temple is known for its mesmerising effect and positive vibrations.

Location: 6 km west of Coimbatore VELLIANGIRI HILLS

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RETAIL THERAPY

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

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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 S.M SILKS KANCHEEPURAM 546, Cross Cut Road, Gandhipuram; Tel: 249-1800, 90929-89922. 9.30am-8pm SHANTHALA 41B, West Bhashyakaralu Road, RS Puram; Tel: 427-2666, 10am-9pm.

RITU KUMAR Globus Arcade, Race Course Road No; 6; Tel: 420-3595. 10am-8.45pm.

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 SRI DHARANI SILKS 144-A, Ramachandra Road, RS Puram; 98945-09679, 75984-01457, 10am-9pm.

BHARANI PATTU CENTRE 130, Rajaji Street, Kannan Departmental Store Building, Cross Cut Road; Tel: 98427-33233, 9.30am-10pm.

KANAKAVALLI SILKS 1, GD Naidu Street, Race Course; Tel: 97910-18484.10am-8pm.

LAKSHMI SILKS 16-18, Sri Lakshmi Complex, Cross Cut Road, Gandhipuram; Tel: 223-5016, 9.30am-8.30pm.

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

SRI GANAPATHY SILKS l 244, Gandhipuram;Tel: 223-3445 l Oppanakkara Street; Tel: 230-3944, 8.30am-10.30pm.

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

VALARUM A SUNDHARAM SILKS 1145, Big Bazaar Street; Tel: 239-0423, 9.30am-8pm.

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SHOBIKA 752, Shobika Corner, Cross Cut Road; Gandhipuram; Tel: 249-0161, 10am-9pm.

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.

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

THE GOLDEN WINDOW F7, Lakshmi Plaza, 1089, Avinashi Road; Tel: 435-0580, 10am–7pm.

DIVA SILK LOUNGE Brookfields, 2nd Floor, Krishnasamy Road; Tel: 429-2002, 10am-8pm.

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 295, Race Course Road Tel: 420-2442, 420-4221, 10.00am-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.

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

•Prozone Mall, Ground Floor, Sathy Main Road; Tel: 86575-18794, 11am-9.30pm.

DRESS DREAMS 493-A, Avinashi Road; Tel: 96298-28838, 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.

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NIKARA 9/8, Sathyamoorthy Road, Ram Nagar; Tel: 223-7778, 99432-18877. 10am-11pm.

G-WORLD Avinashi Road, Peelamedu Tel: 97903-93774.

9.30am-10.30pm.

LIFESTYLE l 67-71, Brookfields Krishnaswamy Road Tel: 236-2800 l Prozone; Tel: 1800-12315552 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.

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: 464-1248, 10am-10pm.

KAIRA 197, Yaseen Complex, Thiruvenkatasamy Road West, RS Puram Tel: 70101-14054, 93641-02227, PANTALOONS l Brookfields, 67-71, Krishnaswamy Road Tel: 225-5050 l Prozone Mall, 201, Sathy Main Road, Sivanandhapuram, Saravanampatti; Tel: 662-8133, 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.

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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.

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: 94426-40063, 10.30am-9.30pm.

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

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

TRIGGER APPAREL LIMITED l 2, FCI Complex, Karamadai Tel: 04254-235100, 8am-5.15pm l 19, Ranga Villas Mill Compound, Peelamedu; Tel: 439-8101 l Govt Arts College Road; Tel: 436-4199, 9.30am-8pm.

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

VISSEPTEMBERHER DREAM WEAR 124, Thendral Complex, DB Road, RS Puram; Tel: 98941-35191, 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: 662-8297, 10am-10pm.

SPORTS APPAREL

HEINI SPORT APPAREL West Club Road, First Cross, Race Course; Tel: 79046-51194, 4512123.

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

URBAN KALIKA 146, West TV Swamy Road, RS Puram; Tel: 99947-99938. 10am-8pm.

TAAMARA 70, Krishnaswamy Layout, 2 Alagesan Road, Saibaba Colony; Tel: 438-9826, 95009-79826, MALGUDI DESIGNS 152, T V Samy Road, RS Puram, Tel: 73733-34448, 86756-51717, 10am-8pm

BABY CARE

MAGIZHCHI-THE BABY SHOP 375, 100 Feet Road, Gandhipuram; Tel: 249-5857, 9am-7.30pm.

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

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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. Manufacturers and exporters, with wide, affordable range of diamond jewellery like diamond rings, studs, earrings, bracelets, necklace, haram, mugappu. Conventional values with cutting edge innovation. www.durgaadiamonds.com 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.

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.

SRI LAKSHMI JEWELLERY 610, Raja Street, Tel: 239-4969, 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.

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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,

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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, DAR JEWELLERY l G9, Brookefields, 67-71, Krishnaswamy Road Tel: 225-5916 l 392, Big Bazar Street.

Tel: 422-0916, l VOC Layout, Peelamedu; Tel: 422-0916, 10.30am-9pm.

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.

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

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

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

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NEW HYDERABAD PEARLS 273, Cross Cut Road, Opp. to IOB Bank, Gandhipuram, Tel: 223-8082, 94433-78481, 93631-00973. •302, Opp R Gold, Cross Cut Road, Gandhipuram; Tel: 223-8481, 76676-09760, 93631-00973, 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 l F8, Brookefields, 67-71, Krishnaswamy Road Tel: 225-5566/5599, 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

LEATHER & ACCESSORIES

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.

LAVANYA/SHIVANJALI CREATIVE ARTS & CRAFTS 3, New Thilai Nagar, PN Pudhur, Marudhamalai Main Road Tel: 99944-94992, 9.30am-9.30pm.

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: 99944-94992 • Brookfields, GF; Tel: 9965549407 9.30pm-8pm WOODLAND STORE l No 79, DB Road, RS Puram Tel: 254-1248 l 575, DB Road, RS Puram; Tel: 254-4250 10am–10pm.

FABRIC & TAILORING 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.

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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

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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: 248-1212. 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: 98658-43758, 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, SHRANGA TRADERS (FRAMERS) 192-D, Vadavalli Road, Edayar Palayam Tel: 98947-92904, 10am-8pm. l

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HOME MAGIC Kannuswamy Road East, RS Puram; Tel: 98421-49122, 10am-6pm CURTAINS CORNER Thadagam Road, Velandipalyam; Tel: 99943-56248, 9.30am-8pm.

ACE INTERIORS 68, Dr Alagappa Road Tel: 249-1350, 9.30am-6pm.

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: 99445-55981, 9.30am–8pm.

FURNITURE SIMPLY SOFAS

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

FURN PLANET 2/176, Avinashi Road, Chinniyampalayam Tel: 262-6555,10am -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.

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.

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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.

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.

COIMBATORE

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.

BOOKS & MUSIC

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

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

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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: 255-0149, 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.

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.

COIMBATORE

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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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.

Travel&Shop DEPARTMENT STORES

PARVATHY DEPARTMENTAL STORES 32, KK Pudur, Saibaba Colony; Tel: 95008-44441, 9am-9pm.

SRI MAHALAXMI STORES Parsn Complex, Parsn Sesh Nestle Point, Nanjundapuram; Tel: 231-7162, 9am-10pm.

C A STORES 237/238, TK Market Raja Street; Tel: 239-7803, 9am-10pm.

NILGIRIS SUPER MARKET l Ramanathapuram; Tel: 439-5071. l Race Course; Tel: 434-8068

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MATTRESSES

KURLON 48, NSR Road Sai Baba Colony; Tel: 243-8435, 10am-9pm.

KOVAI SLEEPWELL AGENCIES 11-A, 10th Street, Gandhipuram Tel: 248-2202, 10am–9pm.

REST O FOAM 57, Sathyamoorthy Road, Ramnagar Tel:223-0702, 98430-23448. 10am-8pm.

FAB ZONE 427, Vivekananda Road, Ramnagar; Tel: 223 7786, 98842-41252. 10am-8pm.

SLEEPWELL GALLERY 150-151, DB Road, RS Puram Tel: 247-0568, 10am-9pm

SPORTS ACCESSORIES

DECATHLON NEELAMBUR SPORTS INDIA Spictex-Neelambur, 50 mtrs from Le Meridien, GS No 716/2B & 717/2B, Neelambur Village, Sulur Taluk; Tel: 297-8700, 96555-23791, Weekdays 9am-9pm, weekends 9am-10pm.

PLANET SPORTS F23-F24, Brookefields, 67-71, Krishnaswamy Road; Tel: 225-5033, 11am-9pm.

BABA SPORTS AND WEARS 316, Variety Hall Road; Tel: 239-8549, 10.30am-9.30pm.

THE PUMA STORE G-21, 67 To 71, Brookefields Mall, Dr Krishnasamy Mudaliyar Road; Tel: 225-5440, 10am-10.30pm.

SAMY SPORTS 41/1, Jayam Complex, LGB Nagar Bus Stop, Sathy Road, Sivanathapuram Saravanampatty; Tel: 98948-52304, 9am–10pm.

VEDA SPORTS 1245, Big Bazaar Street, Near Carnatic Theatre; Tel: 230-0781, 9.30am-8.30pm,

DNS SPORTS 14, West Arokiaswamy Road, South Side of Ratna Vinayakar Temple, RS Puram; Tel: 245-3366, 10.30am-9pm.

SHARP FITNESS SHOPPE 27-28 , West Arockiasamy Road, RS Puram; Tel: 247-9999. 10am-9.30pm.

SPORTS LAND 27 & 28, West Arokiasamy Road, RS Puram; Tel: 247-1717/5577, 9.30am–9pm.

NIKE SHOWROOM 147 B, TV Swamy Road, West RS Puram; Tel: 324-6226, 10 am-9.30 pm.

SHARMA SPORTS ODYSSEY 139, Thomas Street; Tel: 239-4122, 10am-6pm RANJANA STORE 1, MFC Tower, 177, Variety Hall Road; Tel: 435-7711.

CROCKERY SHOPS

RAJ & RAJ 92,DB Road RS Puram; Tel: 94432-29339, 9.30am-9pm SELVAN SHOPPING CENTRE Sri Lakshmi Complex, 7, Cross Cut Road Tel: 223-0229, 9.30am-9.30pm

STATIONERY SHOPS

DEEVEEAR STATIONERS 211, 2nd Street, Gandhipuram; Tel: 249-5645, 10am-8pm.

GLOBAL STATIONERY 507, Aravind Towers, DB Road, RS Puram; Tel: 436-5779, 9am-10pm.

VASANTHAM STORES 61, Cross Cut Road Gandhipuram; Tel: 223-4243 9am-9.30pm.

DINAMANI STORES 8/1, Old Post Office Road; Tel: 230-0020, 10am-8pm.

SRI RAM AND CO 82, Cross Cut Road Tel: 223-5191, 9.30am-9.30pm.

POULOSE AND SONS 765, Raja Street Tel: 239-1743, 231-7618 10am-6pm PANDIAN STORE 481 A, 100 Feet Road, Gandhipuram Tel: 252-8987, 8am-10pm.

THIRUMAKAL TRADERS 161, NSR Road, Saibaba Colony, Tel: 244-1140, 9am-9pm.

SKANDA 164, Aknes Middle School Pop, Eswaran Kovil Street, Town Hall; Tel: 9677-889870, 10am-8.30pm.

RAVISHANKAR PUBLICATIONS 954, Raja Street; Tel: 95668-77221, 9.30am-6.30pm, closed on Sundays.

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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 mustvisit hill station on any South side itinerary. Make a trip here during SEPTEMBER to June and don’t forget to watch the annual flower show at its terraced Botanical Gardens. The list is endless... read on.

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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 — 2303176 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-MAY 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 — 230-3176.

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 2021 SEPTEMBER | 61

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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 — 40 Km TTDC — 230-3176 Best time to visit — MAY-Jan.

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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-MAY 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 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 seven-day 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

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

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Travel&Shop 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

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MYSORE

It receives the maximum number of tourists during the 10-day Dasara festival in MAY-MAY. 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 MAY. 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-MAY 2021 SEPTEMBER | 63

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Travel&Shop YELAGIRI HILLS Great for easy-paced, relaxed weekends; this is an ideal getaway. You can do trekking, go on long nature walks or indulge in some leisurely boating. Some of the tourist attractions include Punganoor Artificial Lake-cum-Park, Jalagamparai waterfalls, Swamimalai (the highest peak in the area), Murugan Koil temple and Telescope House. NOVEMBERand NOVEMBEReach year is the time for a Summer festival at Yelagiri Hills. Distance — 252 Km Location — Near Jolarpet station Tourist Centre, Govt of Tamil Nadu — 080-22286181 Chennai office — 044- 2536-8358 Best time to visit — Nov-Feb NAGARHOLE

BELUR AND HALEBID Located on the banks of the Yagachi River, Halebid and Belur are known for the Hoysala temples, which are world famous for their sculptures and architecture. The twin towns are about 16 km away from each other. The Belur and Halebid temples are cut from soft stone allowing for very intricate carvings on the walls. They are comparable to the Khajuraho temples of Madhya Pradesh.

Distance — 268 Km Location — At the foothills of Western Ghat and 32 KMS from Hassan KSTDC — 08177-273224 Regional booking office — Halebid 08172-268862 Best time to visit — Oct-Feb

The enchanting 247 square-mile park in the Coffee land of Coorg boasts of huge herds of Asian Elephants, marsh crocodiles, monitor lizards, rock pythons, aquatic and terrestrial tortoises, frogs, toads and tree frogs and a myriad insects, including some very colourful butterflies. The best time to is between NOVEMBERand MAY. Location — Part of Nilgiri biosphere reserve.

Tourist/booking offices Distance — 284 Km KSTDC — 080- 2227-5869 Range Forest officer 08274-246331, 94292-16062 Deputy Conservator of Forest — 08222-252041 Chief wildlife Warden — 080- 2334-1993 Best time to visit — Oct-NOVEMBER

HAMPI

Listed as a World Heritage Site, the city of ruins is home to over 500 monuments, each with a story behind it. The other tourism hotspots around Hampi include Anegondi, Pampa Sarovar, Gagan Mahal, Hospet and the Tungabhadra Dam.

COIMBATORE

Distance — 635.4 Km Location — Bellary district Department of tourism 08394-241339,

08394-228537 KSTDC — 2227-5869 Best time to visit — Oct-Mar

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THIRUVANNAMALAI

This temple town in Tamil Nadu is a pit stop for spiritual awakening in the multi-lingual map of south India. The town brings together pilgrims, peace-seekers and tourists from around the world. Frozen in time, the holy hill of Arunachal and the ancient temple of Sri Arunachaleswara reside majestically in Tiruvannamalai. Many believe that the Supreme Being, Lord Shiva, has manifested his knowledge in the form of the hill. This Holy Spirit, said to permeate every inch of the town, can be felt with each step in every direction. It is said that goddess Parvati undertook the 14 km NOVEMBERaround the hill bare-foot to repent her sins. After being forgiven by Lord Siva, she disappeared into Arunachal Hill. Distance — 335.8 Km Location — Beyond Krishnagiri. Directorate of Tourism, Tamil Nadu — 044-24321694;

kepis, quaint signboards, statues of Dupleix and Joan of Arc and pretty gardens. The Aurobindo Ashram founded by Sri Aurobindo in 1926, and Auroville (10 km) draw people from all over the world. Distance — 384.4 Km Location — Bay of Bengal Pondicherry Tourism office — 0143-2339497, 2330532 Best time to visit — Oct-Mar MEENAKSHI AMMAN TEMPLE A historic Hindu temple dedicated to Parvati, known as Meenakshi, and her consort Shiva.

The temple with an estimated 33,000 sculptures forms the heart and lifeline of the 2,500 year old city of Madurai. It is the most prominent landmark and most visited tourist attraction in the city. The annual 10-day Meenakshi Tirukalyanam festival, celebrated during NOVEMBERand MAY, attracts 1 million visitors.

Best time to visit— Oct-Mar Distance — 213.5 km, about 4.5 hours by road, TTDC— 0452-233-7471 Tel: 0452-234-4360 District— Madurai

Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation — 044-28547335 Best time to visit — Oct-Mar PONDICHERRY

The Union Territory of Pudhucherry (earlier Pondicherry) exudes a charming picture of a quaint French town with its neat, cobbled streets, elegant houses, policemen with red COIMBATORE

PALANI This is a pilgrim centre and is one of the six places of Lord Subramanya. It is situated at an altitude of 140 m. The presiding deity is Sri Dandayuthapani. The idol in the shrine is made out of medicinal herbs and shrubs.

A large number of pilgrims visit through the year. Located 107 kms from the city, a drive to Palani takes a little over two hours by car.

Distance — 111 Km 2.42 hours by car.

TTDC — 230-3176.

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MAHABALIPURAM Mahabalipuram has various historic monuments built largely between the 7th and the 9th century, and is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Distance — 484.8 Km Location — North Tamil Nadu coast Best time to visit — Oct-Mar

HEALTH

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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.

Travel&Shop 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.

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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: 74489-60123, 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; 251-0526, 251-0528, 7am-8pm.

THE ARYA VYDYA PHARMACY 42, Perumalkoil Street, Ramanathapuram; Tel: 231-5412, 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: 243-2282, 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.

NATURALS LOUNGE 14-15, First Floor, East Arokiasamy Road, RS Puram; Tel: 438-9911, Saibaba Colony; Tel: 4392666, 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.

STUDIO PROFILE 45, Ponnurangam Road East, RS Puram; Tel: 254-5626, 10am-9pm 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: 223-3032 l 266 D, NR Complex, Avinashi Road, Peelamedu; Tel: 98944-25252, 9am-8pm.

GLOW BEAUTY SALOON & BRIDAL STUDIO 1772-1, 1st Floor, Olymbus, Ramanathapuram; Tel: 97885-59766, 10am–9pm.

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

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SPAS

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

SUSHIEZ BEAUTY FACTORY 105/106, Ramachandra Road, RS Puram; Tel: 497-1424, 99947-17275, 10am-9pm.

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

CINDRELLA BEAUTY SPA 131/132, Sathiayabama Nilayam, Perur Main Road, Selvapuram; Tel: 98423-44329, 10.30am-9pm.

NATURALS FAMILY SALOON 1, Jampala House, Race Course Road, Thiru Gnana Sambandham Road; Tel: 439-3917/3971, 10am-9pm.

SHRI VIKA BEAUTY PARLOUR l107, Cross Cut Road, Gandhipuram; Tel: 98432-33244, 10am–7.30pm. l First Floor, Peranaidu Layout, Cross Cut Road; 98432-13194, 10.30am-7pm.

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

BLOOD BANK & REASEARCH CENTRE 420-422, DB Road, Red Rose Towers, RS Puram; Tel: 247-4412/0046, 24 hours.

G KUPPUSWAMY NAIDU MEMORIAL HOSPITAL 6327, NethaJi Road; Tel: 430-5276, 430-5536 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: 257-0170/2121, 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 EQUIPMENT

ACME FITNESS 1197/1198-A, 1st Floor, Avinashi Road, Pappanaickenpalayam; Tel: 224-3335, 9am-8pm.

PROPEL FITNESS CENTRE 1152, First Floor, Trichy Road, Sungam; Tel: 95666-88922, 5.30am-9pm.

RUN FIT 1076, Mettupalayam Road, Near Alagu Pharmacy, RS Puram Tel: 99528-44844; 9.30am-9pm.

AFTON FITNESS EQUIPMENT STORE F-7A, Lakshmi Plaza, 1089, Avinashi Road; Tel: 224-4568, 9am-9pm

EYE 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.

POPULAR FRONT BLOOD DONORS FORUM 32, HMPR Street, Fort; Tel: 97868-86691, 90250-25012, 24 hours CMC BLOOD BANK HOSPITAL Trichy Road; Tel: 230-1393, 24 hours.

LIONS CLUB OF COIMBATORE LEGENT

LOTUS EYE HOSPITAL & INSTITUTE Civil Aerodrome Post, Avinashi Road, NH 47; Tel: 422-9900/9999, 24 Hours.

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

SANKARA EYE BANK Sathya Road, Sivanadapuram; Tel: 266-6418, 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.

TO ADVERTISE, CONTACT: 0422 2552355 | 098450 37232 COIMBATORE

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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.

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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.

WOMEN CENTER BY MOTHERHOOD HOSPITAL 146 B Mettupalayam Road; Tel: 420-1000.

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: 256-6727, 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: 439-0909, 231-7472, KOVAI MEDICAL CENTER AND HOSPITAL 3209, Avinashi Road; Tel: 432-3800, 308-3800.

KTVR GROUP HOSPITAL 2750, Narayana Guru Road, Saibaba Colony; Tel: 244-5311/5451.

NAVEEN HOSPITAL Trichy Road, RaJa Nagar; Tel: 231-7065/7589.

SANKARA EYE CENTRE l Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Medical Trust, Sathy Road Sivanadapuram Tel: 266-6450/6451.

GANGA MEDICAL CENTRE AND HOSPITAL 313, Mettupalayam Road Tel: 248-5000.

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 : 227-2992.

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

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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DERMATOLOGY/ COSMETOLOGY

INDRIYA SALON & SPA 191, 2nd Floor, RaJa Annamalai Road, Saibaba Colony; Tel: 73394-33033, 10am-8pm.

TATTOO PARLOURS

CREATORS HAND TATTOO STORE 203, Avinashi Road,GRG School, Hopes, Peelamedu; Tel: 87540-10777, 9am-9pm.

POISON PIN 623G, 100 Feet Road; Tel: 90958-50242 BLACK TATTOOS 9, NSR Road, Saibaba Colony; Tel: 96290-89550, 10am-8pm.

INSURANCE

LIFE & HEALTH INSURANCE 47A/53, NethaJi Street 6, Udayampalayam, Gounder Street, Sowripalayam; Tel: 98437-68694,98422-89894

YOGA CENTRE

HEALTH

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: 255-2161/2811 l 770/12, Avinashi Road Civil Aerodrome Post; Tel: 422-9999 ROYAL CARE CITY UNIT 372-F, Dr NanJappa Road, Opp Park Gate Signal; Tel: 400-1000, 223-3000.

ALAGU PHARMACY l 1076, Mettupalayam Road; Tel: 98947 50503. l 515, Dr NanJappa Road; Tel: 437 8539 ROYAL CARE SUPER SPECIALITY HOSPITAL Site No.554 & 555, L&T Road, Neelambur; Tel: 222-7000 NG HOSPITAL 577, Trichy Road, Near Singanallur Police Station, Singanallur; Tel: 259-5963.

EDAMANAASSERY SPINE HOSPITAL Opp Camford International School, Maniyakarampalayam; Tel: 253-0297 RANGA HOSPITAL 1638, Thadagam Road, Velandipalayam; Tel: 243-3220, Open 24 hours.

ISHA FOUNDATION Velliangiri Foothills Semmedu Post; Tel: 251-5345/5300, 6am–8pm. ishafoundation.org AMRUTHA HEALTH CARE YOGA CENTRE 24 A, Bharathi Park, 5th Street, Saibaba Colony; Tel: 243-6012, 6am-12.30pm & 4.30pm-7.30pm.

AUM YOGA THERAPY CENTRE 564, MS Complex 1st Floor, DB Road, RS Puram; Tel: 254-9514, 98944-01836, 5.30am-7am, 10am-1pm & 4.30pm-7.30pm, closed on Sundays.

THANAMBIKKAI YOGA CENTRE 13, AN Palayam, Jallikadu, Vadamadurai Kurudampalayam; Tel: 99421-69269, 8am–10am.

DRAGON EYE 21/9, Bharathi Park Road, 4th Cross, Saibaba Colony Tel: 421-2224, 90434-44400, 95854-44400, 10am–9pm.

UP BEAT THE FASHION STUDIO 135, TV Swamy Road, RS Puram; Tel: 254-7118, 10am–10pm.

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