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Marching to their own drummer
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Tamil Nadu politics has always held its own against national level political shenanigans. Not to be swayed by either the hysteria of nation-wide sentiment or popularity waves, TN has, as usual, played the game by its own rules.
The great NorthSouth divide is not only alive but kicking up a dust storm
Modi may be breaking records everywhere, but has not managed to break into Tamil Nadu or any of the other southern states for that matter. The politicians in the South are a seasoned lot and have a firm finger on the pulse of their public. The locals too refuse to acknowledge the presence of parties beyond their own firmament, with old stalwart parties like DMK and AIADMK (the latter to a far lesser degree now) ruling the roost. The late DMK patriarch Karunanidhi’s legacy has come like a blessing not only to Stalin the son who is shining, but has also extended its rays to Kanimozhi the patriarch’s beloved youngest daughter. Both the progeny are reaping the rewards of Kalaignar’s popularity and the loyalty that he inspired among the masses as a champion of the down-trodden. Also, one has the sneaking suspicion that the South doesn’t quite trust the northerners. Better a bad leader of their own than a great leader from outside their State, is the mindset. The great North-South divide is not only alive, but kicking up a dust storm, however much we may be in denial about it. As proven by the fact that the BJP-led coalition has not made even the smallest dent in Tamil Nadu. The verdict is clear: the pied piper of India has not managed to play the tune to attract TN voters, who are busy marching to their own drummer. SMITI JAIN NARAYAN
Consultant Editor
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CONTENTS
Upscale aesthetic @ Innovations
02 Editor’s Note 06 Events 34 City Map 50 FOOD FEATURE World cuisine
@ Latest Recipe
70 SPOTLIGHT
Ray of sunshine
@ Saadhya
18 TRAVELLER
Car hire, useful organisations, tour operators, trekking & adventure, foreign exchange and related services
24 CITY SIGHTS
Landmarks, religious places and parks
36 AIRLINES
Domestic & international airlines
38 STAY
Luxury & budget hotels, serviced apartments and resorts
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South Indian, North Indian, fast food, multicuisine, Chinese and more
52 PARTY
Pubs, Lounges, Restobars...
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54 DESTINATION OOTY Rewind, Reboot, Restart
58 SHOP
Malls, silks, clothes, designer stores, jewellery, leather & accessories, handloom, handicraft, interior & modular kitchen
72 REAL ESTATE
Builders, developers, realtors, architects
74 ENTERTAIN
Amusement Parks, Sports Organisations
76 HEALTH
Beauty parlours, health clubs, hospitals, Skin care products, 24-hour pharmacies
82 GETAWAYS
From the nearby Nandi Hills and Mysore to the far-flung Mangalore and Hampi, and much more
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EVENTS
FOOD RIDE FROM PUNJAB
Till Jun 30, 12noon-4pm & 6pm-10.30pm The Punjab Express, 249, 1st Floor, TV Swamy Road East, RS Puram; Tel: 96543-07604 Relish varieties of veg paranthas, tandoori tikkas and grills. Avail 10% discount. Cost per head: Rs 300 onwards.
BEER BRUNCH
Ongoing, Sundays, 11am-3pm Symphony, The Grand Regent, 708, Avinashi Road; Tel: 98940-93637 Unlimited complimentary beer and liquor along with brunch buffet. Cost per head: Rs 999.
LAVISH SUNDAY LUNCH
Ongoing, Sundays, 12.30pm-3.30pm Latest Recipe, Le Meridien, 762, Avinashi Road; Tel: 236-4343 Enjoy lavish lunch on Sundays, and take a free swim in the Olympic sized pool. Cost per head: Rs 1099.
Ongoing, Fri-Sun, 12.30pm-3.30pm & 7.30pm-10.30pm Parambariyam, Sree Daksha’s Sanshray, Thondamuthur Road, Vadavalli; Tel: 99521-80002 Enjoy an elaborate spread of unlimited veg and non-veg buffets with plenty of varieties to. Cost per head: Rs 300.
FOOD & NIGHTLIFE @ ALOFT Aloft Coimbatore, 483, Kamaraj Road, Singanallur;Tel: 665-6000
@ WXYZ MANGO MANIA
Ongoing, 12noon-3.30pm & 7pm-11pm Relish this season with mango special cocktails, mocktails and desserts, a la carte.
LIVE KARAOKE
Thursdays & Fridays, 7pm-10pm DJ night with lady DJ every Thursday and Friday. Live karaoke on second and fourth Fridays.
@DOT.YUM FUSION FRIDAYS All Fridays, 7pm-11pm
LAGHU BHOJAN
Ongoing, 12pm-3.30pm Annalakshmi Restaurant, 3rd Floor, Pazhamudhir Building, Govt Arts College Road; Tel: 230-2142 A sumptuous meal, served in courses with a combination of South and North Indian dishes. Cost per head: Rs 325.
pay for only 3.
Relish unique fusion buffet. Cost per head: Rs 999 (inclusive of one beer, cocktail and unlimited mocktails). Dine with 4 and
MANGO FOOD FESTIVAL
Ongoing, 12pm-3.30pm & 7pm-11pm Indulge in mangoes of the season, with carefully curated menu by our chef exclusively for lunch and dinner, a la carte.
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COIMBATORE
Travel&Shop FOOD @ VIVANTA COIMBATORE Latitude,Vivanta Coimbatore, 105, Race Course Road; Tel: 668-1000
STREET FOOD FEST Ongoing, 7.30am-10.30pm
Featuring lipsmacking culinary wonders picked from Indian streets. Cost per head: Rs 1150++
EVENTS
SUNDAY BRUNCH
All Sundays, 12.30pm-3.30pm Brunch with beverages with the best of international and Indian cuisines. Cost per head: without beverage Rs 1399++, with beverage Rs 1899++
FOOD @ HASH SIX HOTELS
Planet Barbeque, Hash Six Hotels, 257, Mettupalayam Road, Saibaba Colony;Tel: 80985-28111
KEBAB & BIRYANI FOOD FESTIVAL
Fri-Sun, 12.30pm-3pm & 7pm-10.30pm Mouth watering yummy kebabs and biryanis to entice you. Cost per head: Rs 799-999.
CHEER WITH CHEERS
Mon-Thurs, 12.30pm-3pm & 7pm-10.30pm Play darts and get up to 50% discount on veg and non-veg buffets. Cost: Rs 799-999.
BIRYANI SPECIAL COMBO BIRYANI OFFER
Ongoing, 12.30pm-10.30pm Chennai’s Biryani House, 7/99, Ramasamy Street, Saibaba Colony; Tel: 78714-10000 Savour delicious chicken biryani @ Rs 90. Buy chicken biryani and get one egg, chilli chicken, kathirika kata and one sweet free. 08 | JUNE 2019
CHETTINAD SATTI BIRYANI
Ongoing, 12noon-11pm The Skewers Restaurant, NKP Towers, Thottipalayam Pirivu, Avinashi Main Road; Tel: 80567-97052 Taste the heavenly Chettinad satti biryani and the first and finest Portuguese grill peri peri chicken in Indian flavour. Cost per head: Rs 250.
SUNDAY SPECIAL BIRYANI
Jun 9, 10.30am onwards Joy Catering & Event, CSI Christ Church, Trichy Road; Tel: 89252-00571
Confirmation Sunday special with variety of mutton and chicken biryanis. One day prior booking required. Cost: Rs 1300 for a family pack.
BIRYANI FOOD FESTIVAL
Jun 21-30, 12.30pm-3.30pm WelcomCafe Kovai, ITC WelcomHotel, 1266/14, West Club Road, Race Course; Tel: 222-6555 Enjoy a variety of biryanis especially crafted by the Chef with traditional recipes and classical fragrant spices, a la carte.
BIRYANI MELA
Till Jun 30, 12.30pm-10.30pm Zip By Spree Hotels Mangala International, 340, 5th Floor, Nehru Street, Ramnagar; Tel: 87540-59888 Come and enjoy a variety of biryanis. Order a chicken biryani and get complimentary chicken fry @ just Rs 299. Avail 50% discount a la carte for all women, and get welcome drinks and desserts on the house. 20% discount on beverages. COIMBATORE
Travel&Shop WORLD CUP SPECIAL CONCERT @ALOFT
All month, as per match timings 483, Kamaraj Road, Singanallur; Tel: 665-6000
EVENTS
WXYZ
Enjoy live screening of matches with attractive beverage packages. Avail 25% discount exclusively on match timings. Bucket beers: Rs 1099 for 4 beers (650 ml) with a chef choice of non-veg starter.
DOT.YUM
Indulge in attractive beverage packages. Bucket beers: 4 beers (650 ml) with a chef choice of non-veg starter. Cost per head: Rs 1099.
@THE GRAND REGENT
Till Jul 14, 7pm-11pm The Fishing Net, The Grand Regent, 708, Avinashi Road; Tel: 98940-93637 Live screening with unlimited beer. Cost per head: buffet with beverage Rs 999, without beverage Rs 699.
@HASH SIX HOTELS
Till Jul 14, 11am-12am Func, Hash Six Hotels, 257, Mettupalayam Road, Saibaba Colony; Tel: 80985-28111 Enjoy live screening of matches with exciting offers every day.
HAPPY HOURS
Till Jul 14, 11am-4pm Sky Lounge, Holiday Residency, 346, Thudiayalur Road, Saravanampatty; Tel: 73971-23456 Watch live screening. Buy one large, get one free offer on domestic liquors. Buy three, get one free on Sterren brand. Pitcher beer three litres only @ Rs 1199.
LIVE MUSICAL CONCERT – THAIKUDAM BRIDGE
Jun 8, 6pm onwards Hindusthan College Grounds, Avinashi Road; Tel: 90481-09000
Get ready for some non-stop music. Entry free.
RAJATHI RAJA
Jun 9, 6pm-10pm Codissia Grounds, Avinashi Road; Tel: 97507-42990 Legendary Maestro Isaignani Ilayaraja live in concert with legendary singers Mano, Usha Uthup. Organised by Arun Medias and Maham Enterprises in association with SIEEA. Ticket: Rs 500 onwards.
ISAI KONDATTAM
June 22, 6pm Hindusthan College Ground, Avinashi Road; Tel: 98402-39597 Karthik, live in concert with Vinaya. An evening of energy, enthusiasm, ebullience and scintillating music with Vinaya, Shravan and Srisha. Ticket: Rs 200-3000.
NIGHTLIFE HAPPY HOURS
Ongoing, Daily, 7pm-10pm Knotty Spirits, Hotel CAG Pride, 312, Bharathiar Road; Tel: 98422-51828 Happy hours with 1+1=3 offers on domestic spirits.
LET’S POP
Till Jun 30, 12 noon-11.45pm Tease Bar, Vivanta Coimbatore, 105, Race Course Road; Tel: 668-1000 Step out and enjoy an exotic variety of cocktails, whiskey, vodka or cognac.
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FATHER’S DAY SPECIAL LUNCH @VIVANTA
Jun 16, 12.30pm-2.30pm Latitude, Vivanta, 105, Race Course Road; Tel: 668-1000 Father’s day buffet spread for fathers with complimentary half-kg cakes if they walk in for lunch. Cost per head: Rs 1399++
EVENTS
LUNCH & DINNER @DOT.YUM
Jun 16, 12pm-3.30pm & 7pm-11pm Aloft Coimbatore, 483, Kamaraj Road, Singanallur; Tel: 665-6000 Celebrate father’s day with 30% discount exclusively on buffet brunch and dinner with unlimited mocktails and cocktail. Cost per head: Rs 999.
BIRYANI OFFER @ZIP BY SPREE HOTELS MANGALA
Jun 16, 12.30pm-11pm Zip By Spree Hotels Mangala International, 340, 5th Floor, Nehru Street, Ramnagar; Tel: 87540-59888 Buy a chicken biryani get chicken 65 as a complimentary. Buy a glass of sula wine get one free. Happy hours: Avail 20% discount for domestic liquors. Cost per head: Rs 299.
@ FITNESS ONE
Fitness One,Trichy Road, Ramanathapuram; Tel: 82207-54972
•SELFIE CONTEST Jun 11, 8am-8pm
Take one selfie with your dad and whatsapp to 82207-54972. Whatsapp with your <Name> and your <Father Name>. Win exciting prizes based on FB likes. Last date to send photos: June 11. Registration free.
•SPECIAL COMPETITION
Jun 11, 10am-8pm Father’s day special competition for poem, composition, drawing and slogan. Topics: ‘Love of father’ or ‘Father is my first hero’. Last date for submissions: June 11. Registration free.
DANCE SHOW STARTER COMPETITION
Jun 15, 9am-9pm Clusters Media Institute, Hope College, Peelamedu; Tel: 94426-07360 The massive dance competition in the city. Cash prize and trophy for winners. Registration fee: Solo Rs 650, Duet Rs 1350, Group Rs 3800.
FASHION SHOW STYLE WEEK SEASON 3
Jun 29, 5pm-9pm Le Meridien Coimbatore, 762, Avinashi Road, Neelambur Village; Tel: 98945-62531 For those who love fashion, the most awaited Style Week Season 3 is all set to exhibit the alluring garments, style and the magnificent talent of leading brand designers. Entry fee: Students Rs 750, others Rs 2000.
FITNESS JUNE FITNESS CHALLENGE
Jun 3-30, 6am & 10am Einstein Public School, 392, Rabindranath Tagore Road, Nehru Nagar, Ganapathy; Tel: 98941-11398 Start your fitness challenge with daily workouts and exhilarating total body shaping systems, general and professional. Fee: Rs 1800.
BODY-BUILDING & FITNESS CHAMPIONSHIP
Jun 23, 3pm-9pm Purandaradasar Kalaiarangam Hall, DB Road, Arokiasamy Road West, RS Puram; Tel: 98944-98433 Open state level body-building and fitness championship. Entry: Rs 100.
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ALEX IN WONDERLAND
INTEC
EVENTS
Jun 8, 6.30pm-8.30pm Sitra Auditorium, Avinashi Road; Tel: 421 5333 Alex’s solo globetrotting musical stand-up shows that steal every opportunity to sing or play his musical instruments and let the music play the jokes and vice versa. Ticket: Rs 350 onwards.
YOGA INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY
Jun 21, 5pm-7pm Lalit Kalakshetra, 83, West Sambandam Road, RS Puram; Tel: 81484-07465 Nrithya Centre of Arts presents Yoga workshop in celebrating international day of Yoga with Prof R Jayanthi, MA (JMC), Sky Yoga Professor & President. It’s designed to detox and rejuvenate your mind, body and soul. Entry: Rs 500.
WORKSHOP PHOTOGRAPHY
Jun 28, 11am-1pm Lalit Kalakshetra, 83, West Sambandam Road, RS Puram; Tel: 81484-07465 Learn art of photography workshop with N Sherfuddin in association with Coimbatore Art Foundation. Limited sheets only for registration. Fee: Rs 1000.
MEDICAL CAMP SPECIAL CONSULTATION CAMP FOR CHILDREN
Till Jun 16, 9am-4pm KMCH City Centre Hospitals, Ramnagar; Tel: 99448-77888 Organised by KMCH City Centre. Special counselling medical camp for children with consultations from Pediatrician, Dentist, ENT specialist, full blood test and blood group, for only Rs 250. Special 20% discount for vaccination.
Jun 6-10, 4pm onwards Codissia Trade Fair Complex, GV Fair Grounds, Avinashi Road; Tel: 222-2396. The Coimbatore District Small Industries Association brings together the very best in technological advancement. INTEC is a congregation of various industries exhibiting their finest innovations and services.
EXPO INTERNATIONAL BRANDS
Jun 16, 11am-10pm Jenney’s Club, 318, Avinashi Road; Tel: 95858-22214 All international brands for sale. Men’s wear, women’s wear, kids wear, babies wear, denims and trousers, shirts, footwear, t-shirts, and more. Entry free.
HI LIFE
Jun 21-22,10am-8pm Vivanta Coimbatore, 105, Race Course Road; Tel: 98676-73622 The two-day exhibition will display the finest in designer wear, designer jewellery, collectibles, lifestyle brands and high-end luxury. Entry: Rs 50.
LUXURY
Jun 22-23, 11am-10pm Prozone Mall, Sathy Road, Saravanampatty; Tel: 90805-45800 The Indian Luxury Expo (TILE) brings uber-luxury brands under one roof. Entry free.
BEAUTY & COSMETIC SUMMER SPA OFFER
Ongoing, 11am-9pm Spring Spa, Hozur Road, Race Course; Tel: 90474-59090 Experience therapies to cool and nourish your body this summer with body massages, starting from Rs 1500. Avail offers on Thai, Western and Bali therapies, plus on facial, manicure and pedicure.
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ICC SCHEDULE
ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 schedule
DATE
MATCH
TIME
VENUE
30 May
England vs South Africa
2.30pm
The Oval, London
31 May
Pakistan vs West Indies
2.30pm
Trent Bridge, Nottingham
1 June
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka
1 June
Australia vs Afghanistan
5.30pm
County Ground, Bristol
2 June
Bangladesh vs South Africa
2.30pm
The Oval, London Trent Bridge, Nottingham
Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
3 June
England vs Pakistan
2.30pm
4 June
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka
2.30pm
Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
5 June
India vs South Africa
2.30pm
Rose Bowl, Southampton
5 June
Bangladesh vs New Zealand
5.30pm
The Oval, London
6 June
Australia vs West Indies
2.30pm
Trent Bridge, Nottingham
7 June
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka
2.30pm
County Ground, Bristol
8 June
England vs Bangladesh
2.30pm
Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
8 June
Afghanistan vs New Zealand
5.30pm
County Ground, Taunton
9 June
Australia vs India
2.30pm
The Oval, London
10 June
South Africa vs West Indies
2.30pm
Rose Bowl, Southampton
11 June
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka
2.30pm
County Ground, Bristol
12 June
Pakistan vs Australia
2.30pm
County Ground, Taunton
MATCH
TIME
VENUE
India vs New Zealand
2.30pm
Trent Bridge, Nottingham Rose Bowl, Southampton
14 June
England vs West Indies
2.30pm
15 June
Australia vs Sri Lanka
2.30pm
The Oval, London
15 June
Afghanistan vs South Africa
5.30pm
Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
16 June
India vs Pakistan
2.30pm
Old Trafford, Manchester
17 June
Bangladesh vs West Indies
2.30pm
County Ground, Taunton
18 June
England vs Afghanistan
2.30pm
Old Trafford, Manchester
19 June
New Zealand vs South Africa
2.30pm
Edgbaston, Birmingham Trent Bridge, Nottingham
20 June
Australia vs Bangladesh
2.30pm
21 June
England vs Sri Lanka
2.30pm
Headingley, Leeds
22 June
India vs Afghanistan
2.30pm
Rose Bowl, Southampton
22 June
New Zealand vs West Indies
5.30pm
Old Trafford, Manchester
23 June
Pakistan vs South Africa
2.30pm
Lord’s, London
24 June
Afghanistan vs Bangladesh
2.30pm
Rose Bowl, Southampton
25 June
England vs Australia
2.30pm
Lord’s, London
26 June
Pakistan vs New Zealand
2.30pm
Edgbaston, Birmingham
27 June
India vs West Indies
2.30pm
Old Trafford, Manchester
28 June
Sri Lanka vs South Africa
2.30pm
Riverside Ground, Chester-leStreet
29 June
Pakistan vs Afghanistan
2.30pm
Headingley, Leeds
29 June
Australia vs New Zealand
5.30pm
Lord’s, London
30 June
England vs India
2.30pm
Edgbaston, Birmingham
1 July
Sri Lanka vs West Indies
2.30pm
Riverside Ground, Chester-leStreet
2 July
Bangladesh vs India
2.30pm
Edgbaston, Birmingham
3 July
England vs New Zealand
2.30pm
Riverside Ground, Chester-leStreet Headingley, Leeds
4 July
Afghanistan vs West Indies
2.30pm
5 July
Pakistan vs Bangladesh
2.30pm
Lord’s, London
6 July
India vs Sri Lanka
2.30pm
Headingley, Leeds
6 July
Australia vs South Africa
2.30pm
Old Trafford, Manchester
——SEMIFINALS—— 9 July
Group Winners vs 4th Placed Team
2.30pm
Old Trafford, Manchester
11 July
Group Runners-up vs 3rd Placed Team
2.30pm
Edgbaston, Birmingham
——THE FINAL MATCH—— 14 July
ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Final Match
2.30pm
The Lord’s, London
ICC SCHEDULE
DATE 13 June
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GETTING AROUND TOWN
Tour operators, forex, visa assistance, helplines...
T
ravelling in Coimbatore is painless. With the weather not being as harsh as its distant cousin Chennai, road rage is a rarity here. With autos, taxies and buses available aplenty, your commuting options are well taken care of. With the international airport to take shape by 2014, things can only get better with Kovai (thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s another name for Coimbatore). With well-laid roads and an enviable transport system, your stay in Kovai will be pleasant throughout. With a good mix of forex services, visa assistance, packers and movers, lawyers and chartered accountants, your business visit should be all the more convenient. Have a happy stay.
TOURS & TRAVELS
MAKEMYTRIP.COM 551-A, Lokamanya Street (West), DB Road, RS Puram; Tel: 436-5767, 99444-21881. 10am-7pm. 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, open 24 hours. PAVAN TOUR & TRAVELS 17, Ramani’s Juneuri, Saravanampatti; Tel: 97894-88009, 9am-9pm. VISION CAB SERVICES 354 C, Sudheera Complex, 100 Feet Road, Tel: 93456-77737, 98422-77737,10am-6pm. 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.
COIMBATORE
TRAVEL TIMES (INDIA) PVT LTD 143, 1st Floor, Ashoka Plaza, Dr Nanjappa Road Tel: 97909-33257, 10am-9pm. CONNECTMYTRIP.COM 167, Sivasakthi Colony, New Sidhapudur; Tel: 436-5959, 9am-9pm. GIFT INCORP 92, TM House, Thiruvenkataswamy Road, RS Puram; Tel: 497-8001, 80987-97219, 8.30am-8.30pm. PRICOL TRAVELS 122, Appusamy Layout Road, Ground Floor, Red Fields Tel: 433-2900, 9.30pm-6pm ASHOK TRAVELS •733, Avinashi Road, President Hall Tel: 462-3300 25 •25,Subramaniapuram Road,RS Puram; Tel: 247-6726, 9.30am-6pm. CITY TRAVELS 61, Sivasamy Road, Ram Nagar; Tel: 223-5615, 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: 438-4583, 9am- 7pm. MAPS TRAVELS 115-117, Senguptha Street, Ram Nagar; Tel: 223-6549, 9am-6pm.
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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
SUPAA TRAVELS Sri Ram Mohan Complex, 797C, Sathy Road, Gandhipuram; Tel: 248-2025, 6.30am-11.30pm GO VACATIONS 109, West Ponnurangam Road, RS Puram; Tel: 90430-37000, 9.30am-6pm.
CALL TAXI
T20 CALL TAXI 3, Moogambigai Nagar, Ganapathy; Tel: 78450-02020. Open 24 hours TAXI TAXI 374, 100 Feet Road, Gandhipuram Tel: 405-0607, 24 hours. 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. SMART CABS A4/198A, BK Ranganathar Street, New Sidhapudur. Tel: 456-7567, 87540-48964, 24 hours. FAST TRACK •Site No 3, Avarampalayam Road, Sidhapudur, • Pudhiyavar Nagar Near Ramakrishna Kalyan Mandapam 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 RED TAXI Opp New Police Station, Magatur Towers, Saibaba Kovil Tel: 456-7890 24 hrs
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HELLO AUTO 1068, 1st Floor, Shanmugam Complex, Mettupalayam Road; Tel: 98940-22275 CAPITAL CALL TAXI 164, NSR Road, Saibaba Colony; Tel: 245-4444, 97501-55559, open 24 hours.
USED CARS
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
EMPEROR TRAVELINE 32- A, Bashyakaralu Road East, RS Puram Tel: 450-0600, 9.30am-7pm.
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
COIMBATORE
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Population
: 42,71,856
Altitude
: 411 metres, above sea level
Climate
: Mild winter and moderate summer
Summer
: Max 34.7ºC; Min 21.1ºC
Winter
: Max 32.2ºC; Min 19.2ºC
Annual rainfall
: 61.22 cms
Season
: Round the year
Rainy season
: AUGUST to AUGUST
Clothing
: Tropical
Literacy
: 73%
Language
: Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi and English
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VISA ASSISTANCE EMPEROR TRAVELINE 32-A/1, Bashyakaralu Road East, RS Puram Tel: 450-0600/ 98431-99699, 98430-66009, 9.30am-7pm. JAI SUN TOURISM PVT LTD 1A, Sambandam Road East, RS Puram Tel: 422-1001. 9am-7pm. TRAVEL OPTIONS 210/F, RV Complex, 1st Floor, Bharathiyar Road, Gandhipuram Tel: 438-9856, 98940-33363, 10am-6pm. VISA SERVICES IN COIMBATORE Avinashi Road, Hope College; Tel: 99422-72714, 9.30am-7pm. NUFLY TOURS.COM 193, West Ramalingam Road, RS Puram; Tel: 98942-69360, 10am-7pm NUFLY TOURS.COM 193, West Ramalingam Road, RS Puram; Tel: 98942-69360, 421-7051. 10am-7pm Established in 2010, it is a one stop shop for all your holiday requirements, specialising in tailor-made itineraries and packages, custom designed and well suited for the seasoned traveller. Services include tours, ticketing, visas. Email: info@ nuflytours.com Visit: nuflytours.com GOOD LIFE TOURS AND TRAVELS 61/1, Vindra Arcade, West Bashyakarlu Road, RS Puram; Tel: 98945-78594, 93645-78594, 96551-11233, 437-0009 9.30am-7.30pm. YASH AIRLINKS PVT LTD Aishwaria Complex, 196-3, TV Samy Road West, RS Puram Tel: 255-0510, 98941-55553 9am–6.30pm. CATHRRINE TRAVELS AND TOURS 1055/2, Gowtham Centre, 1st Floor, Avinashi Road, Anna Statue; Tel: 654-4944, 91595-17744, Open 24 hours.
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Ground Floor, AGT Business Park, 25, Avinashi Road, Civil Aerodrome Post, Tel: 230-1415. Corporation Commercial Complex, First Floor, Avinashi Road Tel: 220-0250, 9.30am-12.30pm.
CSK PRABHU & CO F4, 4th Floor, Srivari Kikani Centre, 2, Krishnaswamy Mudaliar Road Tel: 255-2437, 9am-6pm. VIJAY SIVA AND CO Akshara Corporate Solution, 32, Kadai Kudil 2nd street, 2nd Avenue, Sivananda Colony, Tatabad Tel: 421-3905, 93452-04948, 94431-73471, 9.30am-7pm.
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FOREIGN EXCHANGE
TRIAZ TRAVEL & TOURS 16-B, DB Road, RS Puram; Tel: 495-1999, 97918-51999, 10am-9pm. INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL HOUSE WelcomHotel Coimbatore, 1266/14, West Club Road, Race Course; Tel: 99402-24343, open 24 hours. RIYA TRAVEL 1034 Sai Balaji Square, Bharathiar Road Lakshmi Mills Junction Tel: 613 4023, 9am–7pm SUPER TRAVELS 87, East Lokamanya Street, RS Puram Tel: 255-2208, 98944-68913, 10am–7.30pm. NEEMA TOURS & TRAVELS 14, TV Swamy Road East, RS Puram Tel: 255-2865, 255-5642, 10am–8pm. FRONTLINE TRAVELS 51/28-Q, 1st Floor, MR Complex, DB Road, RS Puram Tel: 98422-33329, 24 hours SOUTHERN TRAVELS 206/2, DB Road, RS Puram Tel: 247-0235/36, 72999-23271, 9am-9pm SOTC FOR HOLIDAYS 141, 1st Floor, DB Road, RS Puram, Tel: 437-0555, 95144-42299, 9am-9pm.
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 10am-6pm. ACCSOL MANAGEMENT SERVICES 157/4, 2nd Floor, NSR Road, Sai Baba Colony Tel: 244-7580, 9.30am–5.30pm
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SAYI RUPE FOREX PRIVATE LIMITED 322, First Floor, DB Road, RS Puram; Tel: 98422-47245, 98422-67000. 7.30am-7pm. CENTRUM DIRECT LIMITED 8A/1015, Avinashi Road, Near Harley Showroom. Tel: 221-3033, 9.30am-7pm. SRI VARI MONEY EXCHANGE PVT LTD 579, 585, Cross Cut Road, Gandhipuram Tel: 439-7003, 9am-6pm. GRAHAMS FOREIGN EXCHANGE 25-7, Kannusamy Road, Off DB Road, RS Puram; Tel: 254-3344, 2543364, 98422-10922/ 10801/ 10818. 9.30am7.30pm. Reserve Bank Licensed. Full fledged money changers. 22 years of reliable service. Purchase and sales of 30 international currencies, Western union and money gram, travel insurance. Email: grahamscbe@gmail.com, www.grahamsforex.in GIFT INCORP 92, TM House, Thiruvenkataswamy Road, RS Puram; Tel: 497-8001, 80987-97219, 8.30am-8.30pm. THOMAS COOK 101, Block No 21, 1st Floor, DB Road, RS Puram Tel: 90430-09078, 9.30am-6.30pm. WESTERN EXPRESS MONEY FOREX PVT LTD 746, TSJ complex, 1st Floor, Avinashi Road Tel: 439-1172, 9am-6.30pm. AJ COUNTRYWIDE FOREX PRIVATE LIMITED 120/8, Harmony Building, DB Road, Rathinasabapathy Puram Tel: 247-1990, 10am-6.30pm. SOUTHERNLAND FOREX & SERVICES PVT LTD Lawly Road Junction, Thadagam Road, RS Puram Tel: 436-6282, 9.30am-7.30pm.
LAWYERS /ADVOCATES
K. MYILVAGANAN 88, Sanjay Darshan Complex, Pappanaickenpalayam 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, KK NATESAN 7, Basement, Jawans Bhavan Tel: 94437-10112, 9.30am–7.30pm. COIMBATORE
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MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS
BELIEVE US 19/5, Chinnammal Street, KK Pudur, Saibaba Colony Tel: 244-7885, 9.30am-6.30pm. SHREE SASTHA QUALITY MANAGEMENT CONSULTANCY 877/3, Jeeva St Lakshana Garden, RG Pudur, Chinniampalayam PO Tel: 90955-32510. 9am-8pm
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ALANKAR FOREIGN EXCHANGE SERVICES Sri Pournami Complex, NSR Road; Tel: 245-8148, 10.30am-5.30pm. WEIZMANN FOREX Esteem Complex, 1st Floor, Avinashi Road; Tel: 224-7972, 10am-6.30pm.
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,
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NITHIYANANDAN M 102, Lawyers Chamber, District Court Campus, Gopalapuram Tel: 93455-14664, 9.30am-8pm. JD SOCRATES 40, 3rd Street, Gopalapuram Tel: 230-0171, 10am-6pm. A1 TRADE MARK SERVICES 17/18, Sri Krishna Corporation Building 3rd Floor, Marakkadai, Mill Road Tel: 93632-61488, 9.30am-5.30pm. ADVOCATE MANOHARAN 30, Old No 57, Anna Nagar, PPS Colony, Peelamedu Tel: 96299-96669, 9am-9pm. PRABHU LAW ASSOCIATES 679, LMV Bus Stop, Ooty Main Road, Perianaickenpalayam Tel: 93631-26890. 9am-9pm. ADVOCATE BALAJEE SRIDHAR MS 3, SR Iyyer Layout, Ramanathapuram Tel: 439-6123/6144, 9.30am-8pm.
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A CULTURAL MELTING POT
Dams, waterfalls, landmarks, places of religious interest...
W
ith Coimbatore, the sobriquets keep getting added up. From Textile hub to Engineering Capital to Retail City, this small town is on the way to becoming a sprawling metropolis. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not all. The city is emerging as a travel haven and a great transit point. Check out the waterfalls, dams, temples and wildlife sanctuaries on the city outskirts, and you will come away pleased. Not to mention, the Agricultural University and Crocodile Farm. You will never regret it. 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. 2019 JUNE | 25
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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 March 27, 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.
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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. 26 | JUNE 2019
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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 March 1976, 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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started out in 1989 as a modest enterprise with a shop measuring 400 sq ft, has expanded into an imposing structure covering around 5000 sq ft of prime space spread out over two floors. It is a testimony to the efforts and business acumen of Venkat, the proprietor of Innovations. “We constantly update our collections with what is trending on the world stage in terms of styles, designs and fashions in soft furnishings,” he says. The designs are exclusive, ranging from flaunty floral to imported classics with elegant patterns, eye-catching colours and plush fabrics. Innovations is a trendsetter in interior furnishings, with constant updating of designs in the interior decoration space. Homes, commercial offices, hotels and hospitals are sporting well-turned out receptions and meeting rooms to project the right image for their organisations. In fact, a big part of Innovations clientele is the corporate segment which seek out world-class upholstery and blinds. NRIs too trust the brand value of Innovations for the global aesthetic and finish. Customisation is a unique facility offered by Innovations. Every client’s individual requirement is looked into, their taste, purpose and the style statement they wish to make. From curtain stitching, sofa re-upholstery, custom-fitting, to the stitching and designing of the product with state-of-theart machinery by a committed team of highly experienced tailors and artisans. All with faultless finish and perfect craftsmanship. The final stage is the fitting, taken care of by trained experts on site. Commitment to customer satisfaction is the guiding principle at Innovations. The staff is welltrained to provide efficient and courteous service with stringent quality standards. The popularity of Innovations has spread beyond Coimbatore to other parts of Tamil Nadu, as well as neighbouring Kerala and even Bangalore. The team from Innovations will visit clients on site even at far-flung locations like Tirunelveli, Kanyakumari and other places to customise orders. Trust the 30-year old name Innovations for quality furnishings and upholstery for your home and office. And be assured of custom-fitted, world-class aesthetic for the right look to make the right impression.
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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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Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary, also known as Annamalai Sanctuary, is a favoured site for wildlife enthusiasts around Coimbatore. A part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, the sanctuary is known for its rich flora and fauna. The wildlife reserve is a natural habitat for animals such as panthers, tigers, elephants, spotted deer, civet cats and wild boars. The region is also referred to as a birdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s paradise as it houses different varieties of birds, including the Black-headed Oriole, Rocket-tailed Drongo, Tree Pie, Spotted Dove and Red Whiskered Bulbul.
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Thuvaipathi Village, Tadagam Road, Anaikatti; Tel: 257-2222 www.nilgiribiopark.com. ISKCON TEMPLE
The ISKCON Temple in Coimbatore is a wellknown pilgrimage centre located in the heart of the city. It aims at spreading the science of Krishna consciousness with the help of the Bhagavad Gita. Spread across an area of 20,000 sq ft, the temple has an array of beautiful deities belonging to Radha Krishna, Jagannath, Baladev, Subhadra Devi and Prabhupada. Built in typical Tamil architecture, the temple complex has a gallery showcasing the different founders of ISKCON movement. The best time to visit the ISKCON temple is during the festivals of Gauri Purnima, Rama Navami, Narasimha Chaturdashi, Varaha Dvadashi and Sri Krishna Janmashtami, which are celebrated in a lively and colourful manner with much music and dance. INDIRA GANDHI WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
Amaravathy Reservoir is one the major attractions in the city, constructed for the purpose of irrigation and maintaining the ecological balance of the region. Tourists throng the site to witness crocodiles and fish species in the dam at close quarters. As per official surveys, this reservoir has the distinction of being home to the maximum number of crocodiles and fisheries in South India. VOC PARK AND ZOO
VOC Park and Zoo is counted among the chief amusement centres in the region. This recreational centre is maintained by the Corporation of Coimbatore and is named after the famous freedom fighter, VO Chidambaram. The highlights of the amusement park include the aquarium and the mini zoo that is home to a vast variety of aquatic species and other animal life. Models of dinosaurs, golf swing, slides, train safari, see-saw and other play equipment for children are among the popular attractions in the recreational park.
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COIMBATORE AIRPORT
Coimbatore Airport is situated in Peelamedu near Avinashi Road, 11 km from Coimbatore railway station and is well connected with the road network. The airport is conveniently located, with hotels, restaurants, super speciality hospitals and travel agencies in the vicinity. The Coimbatore airport also has decent car parking facility, a bank, a restaurant, a snack bar and telephone facility. Coimbatore airport also has a trolley, wheel chair, medical and rest room facility. It has a cargo handling facility which takes care of garments, textiles, gold jewellery and general cargo. The nature of cargo handling is mostly export oriented and imports are quite limited.
AIRLINE OFFICES INDIGO Tel: 257-4438, 0124-661-3838 Call Centre : Tel: 92127-83838 www.goindigo.in SPICEJET Tel: 257-5425, 98718-03333 www.spicejet.com GO AIR Tel: 92232-22111, 1800-222-111 www.goair.in AIR INDIA 1605, Trichy Road Tel: 230-3933, 239-9833 www.airindia.in AIR ASIA Tel: 044-3300-8000 www.airasia.com SILK AIR 229A, ITI Centre, Off TV Swamy Road East, RS Puram Tel: 437-0271, 437-0281 www.silkair.com
AIRPORT STATISTICS Destinations: 16 Countries Served: 3 Continents Served: 1 Avg Route Distance: 983 Km (615 miles) Airport IATA Code : CJB Airport Name: Peelamedu Type: Airports
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SINGAPORE AIRLINES Tel: 437-0271 www.singaporeair.com MALAYSIA AIRLINES www.malaysiaairlines.com AIR FRANCE Tel: 1800-419-2033 www.airfrance.com SRI LANKAN AIRLINES 1020, 2nd Floor, Avinashi Road, Above Audi Showroom; Tel: 221-3699, 221-4699 www.srilankan.com AIR ARABIA 702, Esteem Complex, Avinashi Road, P N Palayam Tel: 435-1950, 222-2172 www.airarabia.com
Runway Length: 10000 ft Runway Elevation: 1319 ft City: Coimbatore Country: India World Area Code: 733 GMT Offset: -5.5 COIMBATORE
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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 smarter option. These places offer no-frills, be it room service or conference facilities. But still, more than offer what you really need: neat and clean accommodation. The rooms have en-suite bathrooms and a pay telephone in the common areas. The four-star and five-star hotels offer the best that you have come to expect from them. All of this will make Coimbatore a true home away from home.
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762, Avinashi Road Tel: 236-4343 Rs 7400-50,000. 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 8,000-50,000. A high-tech business hotel with 178 rooms cutting across categories. Plus, a spa, banquet hall, a fitness centre and five meeting halls. Features an all-day dining restaurant, a Chinese restaurant and a high energy bar.
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WELCOMHOTEL COIMBATORE 1266/44, West Club Road, Race Course Tel: 222-6555. Rs 7000+ tax. WelcomHotel Coimbatore features 103 well-appointed rooms with a refreshing contemporary style that incorporates elements of the heritage of the city. RADISSON BLU COIMBATORE 164-165, Avinashi Road, Peelamedu Tel: 222-6000, 95855-95315 Rs 600025,000+tax. International upscale hotel with 135 luxury rooms, with motto ‘to provide exemplary service’. In-house restaurant The Kabab Factory, plus a lounge bar, cake shop and tea lounge. Centrally located, close to Codissia, Tidel Park.
FOUR STAR HOTELS
ALOFT COIMBATORE 483, Kamaraj Road, Upplipalayam, Singanallur Tel: 665-6000,Rs 600015,000. Experience life in one of the 167 bright and breezy Aloft rooms. Whether you’re retiring for the night or heading out in the day, you’ll find plenty of perks that plug you in and help you make the place your own. FAIRFIELD BY MARRIOTT 469/2B, Sitra, Airport Road Tel: 664 -4300. Rs. 4800 ++
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Travel&Shop HOTEL CAG PRIDE 312, Bharathiyar Road Tel: 431-7777, Rs 3800 ++.Enjoy your stay in luxury and comfort, Golden Crop-Multicuisine restaurant, cocktail lounge- Knotty Spirits, and a choice of conference and banquet halls. Get pampered and experience true passion for hospitality with experience. 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 4500-12,000++ ZONE BY THE PARK 33/3, Avinashi Rd, Near Lakshmi Mills Signal Tel: 400-5000 www.zonebythepark.com. Rs 4000-7499 + tax.
THREE STAR HOTELS THE ORBIS HOTEL
1562, Avinashi Road, Hope College, Peelamedu Tel: 439-9988, 439-7676, 96777-15900, Rs 3300-4250. A boutique hotel, with the philosophy of ‘passion for hospitality’ with quality service at affordable rates. Prime location, with close proximity to Tidel Park, Airport, Codissia Trade Centre and many business establishments, financial hubs, colleges and hospitals. Well-suited for business travellers. HOTEL NAVARATNA Prestigious Comfort, 253, TV Swamy Road East, RS Puram; Tel: 2541-170, 2540-221. Rs 15003500. Luxury, premier, business class hotel, offering economy and budget options, located 10km from the airport. A/C rooms available with in-room service. THE ACACIA HOTEL 2/177C, Avinashi Road, Chinniyampalayam, Tel: 262-6599, 96595-88999.Rs 2000 – 3500
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ZIP BY SPREE HOTELS MANGALA INTERNATIONAL 340, Nehru Street, Pera Naidu Layout, Ram Nagar; Tel: 223-2012, Rs 1500-2000++ HOTEL GRAND TREE 65, Lajapathirai Street, Ramnagar; Tel: 4217121, 83005-20103, 94886-85881, Rs 2190– Rs 3140. Boutique hotel featuring 100% nonsmoking spacious rooms (256 sq ft) with multi-cuisine restaurant, mini conference hall (10-25 pax), car parking. Convenient location, walking distance to Gandhipuram Bus Terminal and shopping hub Cross Cut Road. Close to railway station, airport, KMCH/ Codissia, Ganga Hospital. HOTEL MAHI’S GATEWAY 5, Avinashi Road, Goldwin’s, Civil Aerodrome (PO) Tel: 262-7444, 262-7666, Rs 2500-4000. SPS GRAND INN 127, Gokale Street, Ram Nagar; Tel: 223-6666, Rs 3000-5000 Situated in the heart of the city. Banquet halls with 150 and 30 pax capacity, board rooms with 20 pax capacity, two multi-cuisine restaurants, well furnished, air conditioned spacious rooms, Wi-Fi, rooftop restaurant with 50 pax seating capacity, all facilities like 24-hour hot water, travel desk, car parking, bar, banqueting, round the clock room service, customer driver accommodation, and more. Email: reservation@spsgrandinn.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.
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Travel&Shop AIBA REGENCY 28A, Geetha Hall Road Tel: 230-3737 Rs 650-1400. HOTEL SRIRAM INTERNATIONAL 18 & 19, State Bank Road Tel: 497-4442 Rs 1500-2499 ++
SERVICE APARTMENTS 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 1500-6300.
BUDGET HOTELS
MESABEL HOTEL 24, Grey Town, Near Nehru Stadium; Tel: 4247079, 238-0216, 238-0365, Rs 900-2250. Spacious rooms, 50-100 capacity conference halls. Safe stay for women. Located in the heart of the city but calm serene surrounding. Complimentary homely breakfast and free Wi-Fi. SBS GRAND 58 DJ Nagar, Masakalipalayam Road, Hope College Tel: 433-4447, 98422-76111. Rs 2636 – 4578 ISTAY 5, Devi & Co Lane, Near Railway Station; Tel: 230-0000, Rs 1800++ COIMBATORE
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HOTEL CHENTHUR PARK 10/1-9, Avinashi Road, Near Coimbatore Airport, SITRA Tel: 427-9111/333. Rs 2500-5250+ 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 HERITAGE INN 73, Sivasamy Road, Ramnagar Tel: 223-1451/9200, Rs 3000-3900. JENNEYS RESIDENCY 2/2, Avinashi Road, Civil Aerodrome Post Tel: 433-5777, Rs 2900-7400 + tax HOTEL GRAND REGENT 708, Avinashi Road Tel: 429-4455, 429-4444, Rs 3500-6500. HOTEL MARIAN INTERNATIONAL 26, Arts College Road Tel: 230-7374, Rs 880–2160. 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.
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Indian, Chinese, Mexican, Continental, Italian..
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oodies in Coimbatore are known to travel long distances, if only to sample the best rasam-rice or biriyani in town. Adding to their sense of adventure is that they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to leave the city to sample the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kitchens, be it Mexican, Thai, Chinese, Italian, American or Pan-Asian. But the best food in Kovai is typical south Indian: idlis, dosas, utthappam, rice, sambar, rasam and yoghurt either served on a sparkling stainless steel plate or a banana leaf. And not to forget, Madras Filter Coffee. There is a lot more... payasam, kootu, koozh, puttu... go out there and discover. The joy is also in the find!
SOUTH INDIAN
COUUNTRY KITCHEN 1423/ A2, Sathy Main Road, 1st Floor, Bharathi Nagar, Ganapathy; Tel: 497-8800, 73971-40311, 11am-3.30pm & 6pm-11pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 300. ENTE KERALAM 16, Abdul Raheem Road Race Course, Tel: 84899-24983. Avg meal for two, Rs 800. 12noon-3.30pm & 7pm-11pm. SHREE ANANDHAAS l Lakshmi Mill Junction Tel: 87540-97777 l Avinashi Road, Opp KMCH Tel: 98943-76666 l Sundarapuram Tel: 98941-83333 l Vadavalli Tel: 98947-76666 l RS Puram Tel: 98943-83333 l Near Gandhipuram Signal Tel: 98943-23333 l Brook Fields Food Court Tel: 82207-61144 l Sri Krishna Engg College Tel: 98940-29888 l Ram Nagar Tel: 96007-04444, 6.30am-10.45pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 180. HOTEL JUNIOR KUPPANNA l Raja Street, Townhall; Tel: 221-0671, 11am-11pm. l Nava India; Tel: 434-6999, 11am-11pm. l Civil Aerodrome Post; Tel: 498-0005, 7.30am-11pm. l Sarojini Street, Ramnagar;Tel: 223-5771, 11am-11pm. l Ganapathy; Tel: 438-4707, 11am-11pm. l Trichy Road, Ramanathapuram; Tel: 99408-22444, 11am-11pm. KONGU MASALA 8/1 L, Race Course Mansion, Race Course, Near Thomas Park Bus Stop; Tel: 94431 31010, 12pm-4pm & 7-10.30pm.Avg meal for two, Rs 400. HOTEL SRI SURYA 874, Ramanathapuram, Trichy Road Tel: 420-4440, 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. RUCCHI 18/86, East Arockiaswamy Road, RS Puram; Tel: 497-5974, 11.30am-11pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 150. PEPPER CORNS 122, West Periaswamy Road, RS Puram; Tel: 95855-44779, 11.30am-3.30pm, Avg meal for two, Rs 200.
COIMBATORE
WOODLAND Park Inn, 37, Geetha Hall Road Tel: 230-1283 7am-11pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 180. SREE ANNAPOORNA SREE GOWRISHANKAR l 418, Mettupalayam Road Tel: 439-2116 l 14 Cross Cut Road, Gandhipuram Tel: 437-7618 l 89, Hope College, Avinashi Road, Peelamedu Tel: 439-7226 l699/700 TK Market Opp, Raja Street Tel: 435-5810 l 26 A, Arts College Road Tel: 221-5102 l Bharathy Nagar, Ganapathy Tel: 421-0128 l KMCH; Tel: 420-2024 l People’s Park; Tel: 439-2119. 6am-10pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 200-230. HANEEFA RESTAURANT Dr Rajendra Prasad Road, Nava India; Tel: 92444-00022, 92444-00033, 12.30pm3.30pm & 7pm-11pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 200. HOTEL ARRUNACHALA 1338, Avinashi Road, Peelamedu Tel: 256-6555, 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 HallTel: 436-2736, 5.30am-11pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 190. VALARMATHI 207/A, CSI Compound, Race Course Tel: 427-1190, 98434-11190, 12pm-4pm & 7pm-11pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 500. THE VILLAGE 61, RR Layout, RS Puram, Tel: 98422-46111, 11am-3pm & 7pm-11pm. Avg meal for two, Rs.300.
NORTH INDIAN ZAFRAN
Aloft Coimbatore , 483, Kamaraj Road Upplipalayam Tel: 665-6000 7pm-11pm Wholesome goodness of Indian,South Indian and Mughlai cuisines served in a warm ambience with aesthetic décor. Avg meal for two Rs.1000 ++ PEACOCK Le Meridien, 762, Avinashi Road, Neelambur Tel: 236-4343, 12pm-3pm & 7pm-11pm. 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. TANDOORI TONIGHT 490, 1st Floor, Avinashi Main Road, Nava India Tel: 495-9490/ 70944-74944. 12.30pm-4pm; 6.30pm-11pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 600.
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Travel&Shop YARI •1256/1 2, Avinashi Road, Nava India, Peelamedu; Tel: 90920-91000, 12:30pm- 3:30pm & 6:30pm-10:30pm, Avg meal for two, Rs 400. •69, Bharathi Park 6th Cross Rd, Saibaba Colony’; Tel: 96554-12121, 12.30pm-11pm, Avg meal for two, Rs 400. THE GREAT KABAB FACTORY Radisson Blu , 164-165, Avinashi Road, Peelamedu Tel:222-6000 , 7pm – 11.30 pm One can experience mouth-watering kababs prepared in seven different styles, roasted on the tandoor or on a singhri, shallowfried in a tawa or a mahi tawa, deep-fried in a kadhai, steamed in pots or even grilled on a stone.Avg meal for two- Rs 2400++ THE PUNJAB EXPRESS 249, 1st Floor, TV Swamy Road East, RS Puram; Tel: 96543-07604, 12.30pm-10.30pm Authentic and traditional veg Punjabi food with a specialised difference and delicious dishes every time. Also available at Swiggy, Zomato and Ubereats. Avg meal for two, Rs 500.
FAST FOOD
DR GRILL RESTAURANT The Grilled Chicken Experts l Avinashi Road; Tel: 420-2222 l Ramanatha Puram; Tel: 422-0344 l Saibaba Colony; Tel: 439-9699 Grill Starts at Rs 219. 11am-11pm.
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LATEST RECIPE
Le Meridien, 762, Avinashi Road, Neelambur Tel: 236-4343. Vibrant 24 hour 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.. BARBEQUE NATION Metro Park Inn, 1000, Raja Street, 6th Floor, Town Hall Tel: 96545-86060, 89398-78487, 12pm-3pm & 6.30pm-10pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 1500. DOT.YUM Aloft Coimbatore, 483, Kamaraj Road, Upplipalayam Tel: 665-6000, 24 hours. All-day dining restaurant serving buffet for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 44 | JUNE 2019
Avg meal for two, Rs 1200 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. CITY HEIGHTS Rooftop, SBS Grand, 58 DJ Nagar, Masakalipalayam Road, Hope College Tel: 433-4447, 6pm-12am. Avg meal for two, Rs 800. WELCOMCAFE KOVAI WelcomHotel Coimbatore, 1266/14,West Club Road, Race Course Tel: 222-6555. This colourful dining destination reflects the vibrancy of the textile city that is Coimbatore. It serves a sumptuous buffet and a la carte options that includes local flavours and favourites from across the world.Avg meal for two, Rs 2000. SMOKE ON THE WATER Vivanta - COIMBATORE , 105, Race Course Road, Gopalapuram Tel: 668-1000, 7pm-11pm. An exotic grill and barbeque fine dining restaurant in al fresco setting, with lip-smacking delicacies grilled to perfection. Avg cost for two, Rs 2500+. SEASONS Radission Blu, 164-165, Avinashi Road, Peelamedu Tel:222-6000 Open 24 hours. All day dining serves Global cuisine Buffet Breakfast ,lunch and dinner. Exotic Picnic Sunday brunch. Avg meal for two Rs.1200 ++ LATITUDE Vivanta - COIMBATORE , 105, Race Course Road, Gopalapuram Tel: 668-1000, 7am-11.30pm. Stylish, yet informal, all-day diner with Continental, Indian and South Indian. Indoor or al fresco seating in lively ambience of easy charm and classic comfort of Indian and international cuisines. Avg cost for two, Rs 2000++ ANNALAKSHMI RESTAURANT 3rd Floor, Pazhamudir Nilayam Building, 41, Govt Arts College Road; Tel: 230-2142, 420-4213, 12noon-3.30pm & 6.30pm-9.30pm. State of art kitchen and banquet. High standards, Quality, Hygiene. Annalakshmi unique cuisine also at Chennai, Singapore, Malaysia and Australia. Avg meal for two, Rs 750. TIFFINYS Hotel Alankar Grande, 10, Ram Nagar Tel: 437-8888, Avg meal for two, Rs 800. COIMBATORE
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Travel&Shop THE CHENNAI BIRIYANI 42/30, Ahuja Towers, TV Swamy Rd West, RS Puram; Tel: 98433-10111, 12.30pm-3.30pm & 7pm-10.30pm, Avg meal for two, Rs 300. DINDUGAL TIME PASS RESTAURANT 212, TV Samy Road East, RS Puram; Tel: 96866-12009, 11am-11pm, Avg meal for two, Rs 500. THE SLAVES 1010, Avinashi Road, Near Audi Showroom; Tel: 497-1597, 99422-86644, 98941-58777, 12pm-11pm, CREAM CENTRE 180, TS Road, Race Course Tel: 434-8889, 98430-48091, 11am-3.30pm & 6.30pm-10.30pm. Sat & Sun 11.30am10.30pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 1000. 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 & 7.30pm-10.30pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 500. BAZAAR Zone by The Park, 33/3, Near Lakshmi Mills Avinashi Road Tel: 400-5000. 24 hours. Avg meal for two, Rs 1200. THE GREAT 80’S KITCHEN 3, SND Layout 2, Cross Cut Road, Gandhipuram; Tel: 496-1666, 496-1777, 11am-11pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 200. PALMS Hotel Rathna Residency, 355, Variety Hall Road Tel: 422-5666, 7pm-11pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 850. PEPPER BELLS Svarga Residency, 85, 1A Arun Nagar, Maruthamalai Main Road, Vadavalli Tel: 242-6655, 242-7677. 6am-10am, 12noon5pm & 7pm-11pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 400. HONEY DEW Hotel Chenthur Park, 10/1-9 Avinashi Road, Near Coimbatore Airport, SITRA Tel: 427-9111/ 333. Open 24 hours. Avg meal for two, Rs 550. TIFFANYS 54, Nehru Stadium Tel: 422-0888, 77080-35888, 12.30pm-3.30pm & 7.30pm-10.30pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 250. AJANTHA Mesabel Hotel, 24, Grey Town Tel: 238-0216, 7am-4pm & 7pm-10pm. 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.
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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. ROBOT THEME RESTAURANT 1078, 1st Floor, Senthil Towers, Avinashi Road; Tel: 89396-66464, 12 noon-11pm. DINE AND WINE Grand Plaza, 58B, Railway Station, Geetha Hall Road Tel: 230-2677, 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. HARI BHAVANAM l2, Bharathi Colony, Peelamedu Tel: 439-8122, 11.45am-11pm l4th Street, Gandhipuram Tel: 98943-71111, 12noon-10.30pm.lRTO Office Tel: 98947-01300, 12noon-6.30pm. lGoldwins Tel: 90801-80000, 11.45am-11pm. lProzone Mall Tel: 77089-10005, 11am-10.30pm, Avg meal for two, Rs 300. FOUR CUPS FUSION VEG DINING Fortune Suites, 1st Floor, Above Poppat Jamal, 134, East Periasamy Road, RS Puram; Tel: 77084-74764, 11am-11pm. 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.
NORTH WEST FRONTIER
THAT’S Y FOOD 24/49, TV Swamy (East), RS Puram Tel: 4365117/8, 12.30pm-3.30pm & 7pm-11pm, 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, 11am-11pm. TIM’S BISTRO 156, Race Course Road Tel: 88835-03555, 88835-11300. 8am-11pm. LEIDEN RESTAURANT 1433-A, Annai Illam, Avinashi Road, Peelamedu Tel: 98949-93197, 11am-11pm. BIRD ON TREE 28, Opposite circuit House,Kamaraj Road, Race Course; Tel: 98658-31000, 12pm-3pm &7pm-10.30pm, Avg meal for two, Rs 1000.
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BUFFET THE RESTAURANT 369 A, Inside Blue Star Hotel, Nehru Street, Ramnagar Tel: 223-0635, 7.30am-10.30am, 12.30pm-3.30pm & 7pm-11pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 500. PARAMBARIYAM Sree Daksha’s Sanshray, Thondamuthur Road, Vadavalli; Tel: 297-1260, 12.30pm-3.30pm & 7.30pm-10.30pm, Avg meal for two, Rs 500. ANJAPPAR CHETTINAD RESTAURANT 356, Bharathiar Road, Gandhipuram; Tel: 2524441, 11am-11pm, Avg meal for two, Rs 700.
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FAVOLA
Le Meridien, 762, Avinashi Road, Neelambur; Tel: 236-4343, 7pm-11pm. 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. PIZZERIA Bazaar, Zone by The Park, Avinashi Road; Tel: 400-5000, 11am-11pm. 10” thin crust wood fired pizzas made by the chef according to your wish of ingredients. Avg meal for two, Rs 800. BOOM CAFE 54/37, Bharathi Park Road, Saibaba Colony; Tel: 73737 30715, 11am-10.30pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 500.
PAN ASIAN PONZU
Le Meridien, 762, Avinashi Road, Neelambur Tel: 236-4343, 7pm-11pm. A variety of Thai, Japanese, Chinese and Mongolian cuisines with live cooking stations. Avg meal for two, Rs 1500. WOKERIE Bazaar, Zone by The Park, 33/3, Near Lakshmi Mills, Avinashi Road; Tel: 400-5000, open 24 hours. Avg meal for two, Rs 800+tax.
CHINESE RED PEARL
Vivanta - COIMBATORE , 105, Race Course Road, Gopalapuram; Tel: 668-1000, 12.30pm-3pm & 7.30pm-11.30pm. China on a plate. One of the best Chinese restaurants in Coimbatore, serving the most authentic and exotic Oriental dishes. The best contemporary Chinese cuisine in a modern yet traditional setting. Avg meal for two, Rs 2500+.
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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. 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,
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CHILL OUT ZONE 1010, Avinashi Road; Tel: 497-1597, 99422-86644, 98941-58777, 10am-10pm, Avg meal for two, Rs 400. BREWBAKES Vari Towers, Sir Shamnmugam Road, RS Puram; Tel: 420-0711, 11am-11pm, Avg cost for two, Rs 200. LA PALETTE CAFE 370, Orchid Towers, Ist Floor, Alagesan Road, Saibaba Colony; Tel: 497-3793, 93847-37935, 10am-10pm. SHIVANJALI CAFÉ 3, New Thillai Nagar, Maruthamalai Road, PN Pudur; Tel: 243-5572, 3pm–9.30pm, closed on Mondays. Avg meal for two, Rs 200 CAFÉ TOTARAM 245/1, Raheja Apartment, Race Course; Tel: 436-4116/7, 12noon-10pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 600. HOT CHOCOLATE Anna Salai, Avinashi Road, Peelamedu; Tel: 222-1809 11am- 11pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 900. KITES CAFÉ 267, BR Puram, Avinashi Road, Tel: 438-5050, 11am–11pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 450 HANDLE BAR-SPORTS CAFÉ Tim’s Bistro, 156, Race Course Road; Tel: 222-0330, 88835-03555, 8am-11pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 500. CITRUS CAFÉ 173/3 & 174/4, Sri Rangalu Naidu Farms, Vilankurichi Road, Kalapatti; Tel: 220-5666, 88502-65565. 24-hour coffee shop. Avg meal for two, Rs 1300++
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CHAI N GUPSHUP 201, Sambantham Road (East), RS Puram; Tel: 436-9848, 9.30am-9pm.Avg cost for two, Rs 250. STANES ICED TEA Stanes Tea & Coffee Show Room, 1597, Trichy Road; Tel: 658-6426, 222-1513, 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 BAKER’S CORNER The Residency Towers,1076, Avinashi Road; Tel: 224-1414, 11am–10pm. 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). 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. CHOCKO CHOZA l18-A, Perriyaswamy Road (East) RS Puram Tel: 436-9437 lFun Mall; Tel: 82204-00100 lBrookfields: 82204-00100, 10am-11pm.
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MOONDRU KAMBAM NELLAI MUTHU VILAS SWEETS & BAKES 422A, Palakkad Main Road, Kuniamuthur; Tel: 72000-19129, 9am-10pm. • Gandhipark; Tel: 239-7548, 98422-61717 • Sivanandha Colony; Tel: 438-2266, 97870-19129 •Saibaba Colony; Tel: 495-3545, 96778-84695. House of exclusive Indian sweets, savouries and snacks. Committed to best quality, professionalism, hygiene, service and reliability, with state of the art manufacturing, for complete trust and satisfaction of customers. praveenshah2010@yahoo.com, www.nellaimuthuvilas.in RHR SWEETS 42, No 27, RHR building, RHR Hotel, State Bank Road; Tel: 230-2736, 439-1391, 6am-11pm
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ADYAR ANANDA BHAVAN l 313, Bharathiyar Road, Gandhipuram; Tel: 252-1919 l SBI Road; Tel: 405-4999, 7am-10.30pmlThadagam Road; Tel: 436-9995, 12noon-9pm l142, Sanganoor Village, Mettupalayam Road; Tel: 438-5007 l West Sambandam Road, RS Puram; Tel: 75500-23335 12noon-9pm. SRI KRISHNA SWEETS HOUSE l 342, Raja Street Tel: 239-5330 l Ramanathapuram; Tel: 231-5747 l Govt Arts College Road; Tel: 221-0747 l Vadavalli; Tel: 242-2633 l Gandhipuram; Tel: 252-0870 l Kovaipudur; Tel: 260-7511 l Railway Station Road; Tel: 230-2929, 8.30am-9.30pm. BANAANAA SLICE l 44, Kalingarayan Street, Ramnagar Tel: 223-1067 l 317, Arokyasamy Street, NSR Road, Saibaba Colony; Tel: 438-4067 l Mullai Nagar, Maruthamalai Main Road, PN Pudur Tel: 422-1067 l Goldwins; Tel: 87549-8106 l 7Thennampalayam; Tel: 93631-02862, 10am-10pm.
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BON BON ICE CREAM l 62, Nehru Stadium Road; Tel: 98421-12426 l DB Road, RS Puram; Tel: 70108-12705 l Bharathy Nagar, Ganapathy; Tel: 86672-59207. 10.30am–11pm. ESKIMOS 65, East lokamanya Street, RS Puram; Tel: 96555-97448, 11am–11pm. IBACO l1392,Avinashi Road, Peelamedu Tel: 9894265830 lSaibaba Colony; Tel: 98401-43089 lRamanathapuram; Tel: 96884-44401, lKrishnaswamy Mudaliar Road, RS Puram; Tel: 97893-00699 lBrookfield’s Mall; Tel: 97893-00699 11am-11pm. SEAKINGS ICECREAMS 73, Ramachandra Road, RS Puram Tel: 436-8117, 11am–11pm. SNOWMAN ICE CREAMS 162, Sastri Road; Tel: 223-5257, 9am-9pm.
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OTR ORGANIC 9, Raja Annamalai Road, Saibaba Colony; Tel: 99946-63550, 97912-11979, 10am1.15pm, 5.30pm-9pm. GO NATURE ORGANIC FOODS Aarpee Center, 320-N, NSR Road, Saibaba Colony Tel: 233-3398, 10am-9pm. SREEVATSA ORGANIC FARM PRODUCTS • 7/1A, Mettupalayam Road; Tel: 245-1222 • GN Mills; Tel: 264-2150 • Saravanampatti; Tel: 89738-20929 2019 JUNE | 49
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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. Party!
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Radisson Blu Coimbatore, 164-165, Avinashi Road, Peelamedu; Tel: 222-6000, 11am-12am. 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, 11am-12pm. Avg cost for two, Rs 2600++ ELEVATE Zip By Spree Hotels, Mangala International, 340, Nehru Street, Pera Naidu Layout, Ram Nagar; Tel: 87540-59888, 11am-11pm. 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, 11am-12am. 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-11pm. Avg cost for two, Rs 1400. 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, 11am-11.30pm. Avg cost for two, Rs 1200. SIT UP The Acasia Hotel, 2/177C, Avinashi Road, Chinniampalayam; Tel: 262-6599, 11am-11pm. Avg cost for two, Rs 600. Z-BAR Zone By The Park, 33/3, Avinashi Road, Near Lakshmi Mills Signal; Tel: 400-5000, 11am-12am. Avg cost for two, Rs 700. KNOTTY SPIRITS Hotel CAG Pride, 312,Bharathiar Road Tel:4317777, 11am-11pm. Avg cost for two, Rs 550++ G-SPIRIT BAR & LOUNGE Hotel Gowtham, 9/36A, Avinashi Road, Civil Aerodrome Post; Tel: 437-7647, 11am-12am. 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 COIMBATORE
day long.. SUNDAR PERMIT ROOM Sri Aarvee Hotels, 311A, Bharathiar Road, Sidhapudur; Tel: 252-3677, 11am-11pm. Avg cost for two, Rs 600. B2B AC BAR PERMIT ROOM Hotel Chenthur Park, 10/1-9, Avinashi Road, Near Coimbatore Airport, Sitraa; Tel: 427-9111, 11am-12am. Avg cost for two, Rs 620. 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-11pm. Avg cost for two, Rs 700. BLUE ICE SBS Grand, 58, DJ Nagar, Masakalipalayam Road, Hope College; Tel: 433-4447, 11am-12am. Avg cost for two, Rs 620. CITY HEIGHT SBS Grand, 58, DJ Nagar, Masakalipalayam Road, Hope College; Tel: 433-4447, 6pm-12am. Avg cost for two, Rs 620. HYYPER BAR Hotel KISCOL Grand, 245A, Dr Rajendra Prasad Road, Tadabad; Tel: 85086-44483, 12pm-12am. Avg cost for two, Rs 700. GOSSIP Hotel Alankar Grande, 10, Sivasamy Road, Ram Nagar; Tel: 437-8888, 11am-11.30pm. Avg cost for two, Rs 500. HE BREWS BAR Hotel Vijay Elanza, Avinashi Road, Peelamedu; Tel: 400-4000, 11am-12am. Avg cost for two, Rs 740. ROYAL COURT Hotel Annapoorna, 75, East Arokiasamy Road RS Puram; Tel: 452-2333, 11am-11pm. Avg cost for two, Rs 580. 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 Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. 2019 JUNE | 53
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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 March. 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 March 1989, 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 March-March, an Annual Flower Show is held by the Nilgiris AgroHorticultural Society and the Dog Show of the South India Kennel Club. A few minutes’ climb up from the garden is Toda Mund – ‘Othak-kalman-thu’ (one stone village) – from which Ooty (Ootacamund) derived its name. Adjacent to the garden is Raj Bhavan used by governors when they are on tour. OOTY LAKE
This small artificial lake was conceived in 1824 by John Sullivan as an irrigation tank. Hardly 4 sq. km in area, the lake is much frequented by picnickers. Row boats, paddle boats and motor boats are available for hire. The boat house also has a restaurant and a children’s garden. CENTENARY ROSE GARDEN This rose garden was established at Vijayanagaram in Ooty, covering four hectares in five terraces, to commemorate the centenary Flower Festival in March 1995. 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. 2019 JUNE | 55
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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)
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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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This British cantonment was developed in 1852. It has the country’s only Defence Services Staff College, an institution rich in Indian military, especially modern tradition. Wellington is also the headquarters of the Madras Regimental Centre of the Indian Army, which is the oldest regiment in the Indian Army. ST CATHERINE FALLS (8 KM) AND ELK FALLS (7 KM) are among the most beautiful cascades of the Nilgiris. From the Kodanad viewpoint (16 km), an all encompassing view of Coimbatore, Mysore, and Kerala can be seen, as well as the eastern slopes of the Nilgiris. The other major attractions here are the Rangaswamy pillar and peak: the former, a conical peak, 1,785 m high and considered sacred by the hill tribes of the plateau; the latter, an unusual isolated rock formation with precipitous sides. SILKWORM REARING STATION Adjoining the Pasteur Institute is this research establishment of the Central Silk Board. It also renders expert guidance and special assistance to young entrepreneurs and others who approach them for advice on silkworm rearing. COIMBATORE
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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
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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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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. 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.
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Travel&Shop S.M SILKS KANCHEEPURAM 546, Cross Cut Road, Gandhipuram; Tel: 249-1800.9am-10pm. 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. AAVARANAA 3/2, GD Road, Race Course; Tel: 92444-03113, 9.30am-7.30pm. The store houses a variety of tussar sarees,organza kancheepuram,kalamkari and salwars to choose from. The store is replete with the sensuous chiffons, mellifluous mutkas and organza sarees. ANYA • 12, Lokamanya Street East, RS Puram; Tel: 254-9690, 96009-73736 • 1075, Cross Cut Road, Gandhipuram; Tel: 249-8686, 96004-56282 SRI DHARANI SILKS 144-A, Ramachandra Road, RS Puram; 98945-09679, 75984-01457, 10am-9pm. BHARANI PATTU l 739, Avinashi Road, Near Anna Statue; Tel: 297-8897/ 98/99 l RKV Road, Erode. 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. OCEAN JASPER 16/A1, Huzur Road, Gopalapuram; Tel: 427-4788, 73731-88888. 10.30am-8pm. SRI GANAPATHY SILKS l 244, Dr. Nanjappa Road, 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. 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. VALARUM A SUNDHARAM SILKS 1145, Big Bazaar Street; Tel: 239-0423, 9.30am-8pm. SHOBIKA 752, Shobika Corner, Cross Cut Road; Gandhipuram; Tel: 249-0161, 10am-9pm. THE GOLDEN WINDOW F7, Lakshmi Plaza, 1089, Avinashi Road; Tel: 435-0580, 10am–7pm. DIVA SILK LOUNGE 790, Cross Cut Road, Gandhipuram; Tel: 429-2002. 9.30am – 9.30pm 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.
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S22, Brookefields, 67-71, Krishnaswamy Road Tel: 225-5044 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. GO COLOR 67-71, G6, Brookefields, Krishnaswamy Road; Tel: 225-5335/5337, 11am-10pm. 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. GAMMAA 66, Thiruvenkataswamy Road West, RS Puram Tel: 90477-14331. 10am-8pm. 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 JULYBELL S5, 2nd Floor, Brookefields, 67-71, Krishnaswamy Road Tel: 225-5656, 10am-9pm.
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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 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, 10am-10pm WOODLANDS F17, Brookefields, 67-71, Krishnaswamy Road Tel: 225-5757, 10am-10pm. 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, 10am-9.30pm. RAYMOND SHOP l 42/5, Ahuja Towers, TV Swamy Road West, RS Puram Tel: 437-7010 l 849, Cross Cut Road, Gandhipuram Tel: 249-5275, 98940-54241, 10am–9pm. INDIAN TERRAIN l 267, Cross Cut Road, Gandhipuram Tel: 437-2653 l F16, 1st Floor, BrookeField Plaza, Brooke Bond Road Tel: 225-5533, 11am-10pm. PETER ENGLAND F4, Brookefields, 67-71, Krishnaswamy Road Tel: 225-5588, 10am-9.30pm. LEVIS G4, Brookefields, 67-71, Krishnaswamy Road Tel: 225-5001, 10am-10pm.
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WESTSIDE G12, Ground Floor, Brookefields, 67-71, Krishnaswamy Road Tel: 225-5225/5229, 11am-9pm. LOUIS PHILIPPE G17A, Brookefields, 67-71, Krishnaswamy Road Tel: 225-5311, 10am-10pm. KAIRA 197, Yaseen Complex, Thiruvenkatasamy Road West, RS Puram Tel: 70101-14054, 93641-02227, RASA BOUTIQUEAND HOBBY STUDIO 510, DB Road, Opp Pazhamudir Nilayam, RS PuramTel: 94426-40063, 10.30am-9.30pm. CROCODILE l F7A, First Floor, Brookefields, 67-71, Krishnaswamy Road Tel: 225-5766 l Avinashi Road; Tel: 435-0480 l DB Road, RS Puram; Tel: 436-8844 l Prozone Mall; Tel: 662-8363 l Saravanam Patti; Tel: 322-3770 l Chitra Kalapatti Road; Tel: 420-2334 l 306, Cross Cut Road, Gandhipuram; Tel:437-4161 10am-9.30pm TRIGGER APPAREL LIMITED l 2, FCI Complex, Karamadai Tel: 04254-235100, 8am-5.15pm l 19, Ranga Villas Mill Compound, Peelamedu; Tel: 439-8101 l Govt Arts College Road; Tel: 436-4199, 9.30am-8pm. V. F5A, Brookefields, 67-71, Krishnaswamy Road; Tel: 225-5992, 10.30am-9.30pm. TOMMY HILFIGER G25, Brookefields, 67-71, Krishnaswamy Road; Tel: 225-5994, 10am-9.30pm. KAJRI 195, 1st Floor, TV Samy Road West, RS Puram; Tel: 254-1234, 10am–9pm. MITRAS 114, West Venkataswamy Road, RS Puram; Tel: 94423-50926, 10am-8pm. VISJUNE HER 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, 99947-17275, 10am-9pm.
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SPORTS APPAREL
BABY WORLD l 727 C, Lakshmi Mills, Avinashi Road Tel: 420-4042 l KMCH, Saibaba Koil; Mettupalayam Road; Saravanampatti; Tel: 420-4042, 9.30am-9pm.
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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
TAAMARA 70, Krishnaswamy Layout, 2 Alagesan Road, Saibaba Colony; Tel: 438-9826, 95009-79826, 10am-7pm SAMSKRUTHI 229, A 1st Floor, Sathyamurthy Road, Ram Nagar Tel: 421-2468, 421-4468. 10am-7pm ME ‘U’ DESIGNER BOUTIQUE Near Tidal Park, Thaneer Pandhal Bus Stop, Hope College Tel: 73970-08880, 10.30am-9.30pm SHANTHALA 41 B, Bashyakarli Road (west) RS Puram; Tel: 427-2666. 9am- 9.30pm. JUNEBERY 195, East Sambandham Road, RS Puram; Tel: 435-5400, 96002-31337, 10am-8pm MALGUDI DESIGNS 152, T V Samy Road, RS Puram, Tel: 73733-34448, 86756-51717, 10am-8pm
BABY CARE
MOM & ME G16, Brookefields, 67-71, Krishnaswamy Road Tel: 225-5700, 10am-10pm. JUST BORN 197, TV Swamy Road West, RS Puram Tel: 255-1165, 9.30am-9pm. BEST BABY 59A, Ramachandra Road, RS Puram Tel: 437-0461, 9am-9.30pm. CHILDS PLAY 189, TV Swamy Road West, RS Puram Tel: 439-9111, 10am-9pm. NEW MUMMY DADDY 119, Crosscut Road, Gandhipuram Tel: 223-2673, 10am-10pm.
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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. Pure gold and top-quality diamond ornaments with beautiful, trending and antique designs. Specialising in in-house customisation and personalisation for bridal and temple jewellery. Quality you can trust. www.sumanjewellery.in 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. TEJASWINI DIAMONDS & JEWELS 333, Singapore Plaza, Cross Cut Road, Gandhipuram; Tel: 495-6820, 10.30am-8pm MEHTA JEWELLERS Mehta Mansion, 178, DB Road, RS Puram; Tel: 247-2056, 94426-11992, 90430-01008, 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 COIMBATORE
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. 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. 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. VIHAA DESIGNER JEWELLERY 138, MR Complex, 1st Floor Karuppu Gounder Street, Raja 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, 10am-8pm. 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 l Airport Lounge, Civil Aerodrame Post, Tel: 98946-52444, 9.30am-8.30pm. TANISHQ • 830, Cross Cut Road, Gandhipuram; Tel: 437-2415, 10am-8pm •52, DB Road, RS Puram; Tel: 255-3045, 10am-8pm,
BHIMA JEWELS 340, Bharathiyar Road, New Siddhapudur Tel: 236-2401/2450, 10am–9pm. JOSCO JEWELLERS 796, Cross Cut Road, Gandhipuram Tel: 248-2222, Mon-Sat 10.15am-9pm, Sun 9am-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. 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. JOS ALUKKAS 192, 100 Feet Road, Gandhipuram Tel: 249-1916, 10am–9pm. ASHOKA JEWELLERS 612, Raja Street Tel: 239-3463, 9.30am-8.30pm, closed on Sundays. KIRTILAL KALIDAS JEWELLERS PVT.LTD 913-917, Gandhipuram, Cross Cut Road, Tel: 249-8911, 10am-8pm. KHAZANA JEWELLERY 838, Cross Cut Road; Tel: 421-3900, 10.30am-8.30pm.
FASHION JEWELLERY
NEW HYDERABAD PEARLS 283, Cross Cut Road, GandhiPuram; Tel: 223-8082, 9443378481, 93631-00973. 10am-9pm. JEEVA TRENZ 190, TV Samy Road (West), RS Puram; Tel: 437-9990, 10am-9pm.
New Hyderabad Pearls®
# 283, Cross Cut Road, Opp to PSR Silks, Gandhipuram, Coimbatore - 641 012 E-mail : newhyderabadpearls@gmail.com Website : www.newhyderabadpearls.com newhyderabadpearls.com
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INNERWEAR
JOCKEY l F8, Brookefields, 67-71, Krishnaswamy Road Tel: 225-5566/5599 l Cross Cut Road, Gndhipuram; Tel: 453-0133, 10am-9.30pm. PRABHAS INNERWEAR 47, Lakshmi Complex, Cross Cut Road, Gandhipuram Tel: 223-5035, 10am-9.30pm. CRUSOE T7, 3rd Floor, Brookefields, 67-71, Krishnaswamy Road Tel: 225-5767, 11am-9.30pm. NAIDU HALL 578, DB Road, RS Puram Tel: 255-2151, 9.30am-9pm.
LEATHER & ACCESSORIES
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.
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: 243-8255, 9.30am-9.30pm. HANDLOOM HOUSE 101 C, DB Road, RS Puram Tel: 255-2489, 10.30am–8pm.
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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, 9.30am-9.30pm. 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
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 NEW FEEL 48/1, Bharathi Park Cross Rd, Saibaba Colony Tel: 96266-18193. 10am-8.30pm.
WATCHES
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.
TILES & SANITARY WARE SURABHI BUILD MART
353/2, 354/2A, Thadagam Road, Luna Nagar; Tel: 240-2425, 98430-19551. The mega store for tiles & bath products. Well established tiles manufacturer and dealer, and sanitary ware dealer. A one-stop destination for top servicing. GOKUL TILES & SANITARYWARES 226, Mettupalayam Road; Tel: 90039-49928, 10am-8pm. COIMBATORE
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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: 439-5053, 73583-95053/61, 10am-9pm. MR LIGHT VJ Complex, 115, Avinashi Road Tel: 230-0330, 230-0623, 10am–8pm. SRI GANAPATHY BEDS 934, Cross Cut Road, Gandhipuram 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, 10.30am–8.30pm. 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, AAVISHKAAR T1, 3rd Floor, Brookfileds, Tel: 225-5778, 225-5779, 10.30am-9.30pm. SHRANGA TRADERS (FRAMERS) 192-D, Vadavalli Road, Edayar Palayam Tel: 98947-92904, 10am-8pm. HOME MAGIC 289, 2nd Street, Gandhipuram Tel: 249-5226, 10am-6pm l
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CURTAINS CORNER 361, Sree Sai Complex, DB Road, RS Puram; Tel: 497-3074, 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.
BOOKS & MUSIC
BOOK LAND 10A, Raja Street Tel: 230-4485, 10am-9pm. VASANTHAM STORES 61, Cross Cut Road, Gandhipuram; Tel: 223-4243, 10am- 10pm. RAJA BOOK HOUSE 441, NSR Road, Sai Baba Colony; Tel: 243-9569, 9am-9pm. MUSIC WORLD 9/1, Bharani Complex , Edayarpalayam Thadagam Road; Tel: 98438-62520, CLS BOOK SHOP 775, Avinashi Road Tel: 230-1609 9.30am-1.30pm & 3pm-7pm. AM BOOKS BAZAAR 1480, C2, 1st Floor, Near Krishammal Colony; Tel: 98944-13191, 9am-10pm. CHERAN BOOK HOUSE 238, Big Bazaar Street; Tel: 239-6623, 10am-8pm. CHITRA PUBLISHERS DISTRIBUTORS l 350, Raja Street. l 191A, First Floor, Big Bazaar Street; Tel: 239-1741, 10am–8pm.
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 NEWMEN AGENCY FURNITURE SHOPPE 751, Trichy Main Road, Ramanathapuram;. Tel: 231-9333, 9am-9pm. DAMRO FURNITURE • DB Road, RS Puram; Tel: 254-2233, 10am-8.30pm• Sathy Road, Gandhipuram; Tel: 252-7873, 252-1072, 10am-8.30pm. 2019 JUNE | 65
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DHANALAKSHMI TILES & SANITARYWARE 81/82, Devangpet Street-2, Near Flower Market; Tel: 81440-50265, 9am-9pm. G S & COMPANY 472, Ponnian Street, Cross Cut Road; Tel: 223-4970, 9am-8pm. KAJARIA TILES 57, Cowley Brown Road, RS Puram; Tel: 4350801, 10am-7pm. METRO TILES 188, Thadagam Main Road; Tel: 240-3009, 9.30am-9pm. RADHA CERAMIC CENTRE 67, Kalingarayan Street, Ram Nagar; Tel: 98422-32402, 10am-8pm. MARUMARA BUILDING MATERIALS Marumara Complex, 11/54, Sathy Road, Saravanampatty; Tel: 93631-17742, 8am-8pm.
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Travel&Shop 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. NEWMEN’S 185, Bkay Towers, Civil Aerodrome Post; Tel: 257-8888, 96005-10406, 9.30am-9pm. DURIAN.IN CPC Corporate Hub, 466, Thadagam Road, RS Puram; Tel: 498-3312, 91527-27326, 11am-8pm. STANLEY l 117-A, Bashyakaralu Road West, Opp. Srivari Amrit Apt., RS Puram; Tel: 428-0000 l 1018, Avinashi Road, Near Audi Showroom; Tel: 427-3939, 10am– 8pm FURNTASTIC FURNITURE Sree Sai Complex, Thadagam Road; Tel: 438-3836, 10am-9.30pm. SMART HOME l 321-D, Mettupalyam Road; Tel: 450-6005, 9am-8.30pm. l 43, 80 Feet Road, Avinashi Road, Gandhi Nagar Signal, Tirupur; Tel: 0421-434-6969, 9am-8.30pm. SRI VINAYAKA FURNITURE 1, Shanthi Nagar, Avarampalayam Road; Tel: 256-0555, 98431-59589, 9am–10pm. FURN COMS 2/2, Karupparayar Kovil Thottam, Saravanampatti to Thudiyalur Road, Vellakinar PO; Tel: 80123-71717, 10am–8pm. HY STYLE 381 A, Palakkad Main Road; Tel: 225-4477, 10am–9.30pm. ELITE FURNITURE MART l 39, Variety Hall Road; Tel: 239-9122, l Ramnagar; Tel: 223-6662 . 10am-9.30pm SATHYA FURNITURE WORLD 266, Saibaba Koil Mettupalayam Road; Tel: 245-2929, 245-2930, 9am-7pm. FLOATING WALLS FURNISHINGS 48, Lakamanya Street East, RS Puram; Tel: 437-0994, 10am–8.30pm. DAFNY FURNITURE MART 76G, Saibaba Colony, NSR Road; Tel: 244-6888, 98430-20170, 9am-9pm.
INVITATIONS
OLYMPIC CARDS 957, Raja Street; Tel: 239-8826, 9.30am- 9pm. MENAKA 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.
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OPAL CARDS 116 B, Venkatasamy Road West, RS Puram; Tel: 435-9222, 10am–8pm.
OPTICALS
THE CHENNAI OPTICALS
411, Vivekananda Road Corner, Cross Cut Road, Gandhipuram Tel: 438-8588. 9.30am-9.30pm. Government qualified opticians and most awarded optical outlet by customers. High quality eyewear with top class technological experts for precision vision testing and contact lenses. LENS AND FRAMES 87/88, DB Road, RS Puram; Tel: 255-5202, 10am-9pm. ARASAN OPTICALS •10, Arasan Complex, Opp Annapoorna Hotel, RS Puram; Tel: 255-4815 •Govt Arts College Road; Tel: 97906-10510. 10am-8pm. Since 1992. Accurate vision, alignment with digital equipments. Spacious multi branded showroom. arasanopticals@gmail.com, www. arasanopticals.com BANGALORE OPTICALS •581, Oppanakara Street; Tel: 239 1358 / 98433 12423. •Peelamedu; Tel: 259 0083 •X-Cut Road; Tel: 223 2974, 10am - 9.30 pm. OPTIC GARDEN 17-B Cowley Brown Road (East), RS Puram; Tel: 255-0406, 9.30am–9.30pm. LUNETTES OPTICS 551–A, West lokamanya Street, RS Puram; Tel: 99945-53781, 10am–9pm. LAKSHMI OPTICALS 901, Bala Medical Centre, Ramanathapuram; Tel: 231-7545, 9am-9pm. HAAREE OPTICAL HOUSE 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. PURPLE OPTICS PVT LIMITED 79/2, TV Swamy Road (East), RS Puram; Tel: 254-2277, 9.30am-9pm CLARITY OPTICS 409, Cross Cut Road; Tel: 223-2464, 9am-9pm. CKS OPTICALS 168, Raju Complex, BB Street; Tel: 239-9338, LAWRENCE & JUNEO 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. RELIANCE VISION EXPRESS PVT LTD G-5A, Brookefields, 67-71 Krishnaswamy Road; Tel: 225-5255/5266, 10.30am-9pm. COIMBATORE
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ELECTRONICS
GIRIAS ELECTRONICS 446 & 448, Cross Cut Road, Tatabad; Tel: 223-0615, 223-0452,9.30am-9.30pm. SK ELECTRIC & ELECTRONICS Kattoor Road, 10, Arihant Complex, SS Mill Road; Tel: 223-0882,9.30am-8.30pm. RELIANCE DIGITAL S25, Brookefields, 67-71, Krishnaswamy Road; Tel: 225-5900, 11am-9pm. 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.
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PHILLIPS ARENA 483, Ashok Plaza, Dr Nanjappa Road; Tel: 223-3944, 10.00amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;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.
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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.
Travel&Shop 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.
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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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.
DEPARTMENT STORES
SRI KANNAN DEPARTMENTAL STORE 286-A, Bera Naidu Layout, Cross Cut Road, Ram Nagar; Tel: 84899-43013, 9.30am-9.30pm. 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.
KURLON 48, NSR Road Sai Baba Colony; Tel: 243-8435, 10am-9pm. SEALY GALLERY Vivanta By Taj - Surya, Race Course Road; Tel: 292-0203, 99410-08180 10am-8pm 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
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.
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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. BABAA GIFT GALLERY 1502, 1st Floor, Thadagam Road, Velandipalayam; Tel: 244-9656, 9.30am-9pm.
CROCKERY SHOPS
SPORTS ACCESSORIES
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 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.
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DEEVEEAR STATIONERS 211, 2nd Street, Gandhipuram; Tel: 249-5645, 10am-8pm. 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. SB AGENCIES 143, Thomas Street; Tel: 230-1632, 9am-9pm.
MUSIC
MUSIC PARK 301, NSR Road, Saibaba Colony; Tel: 245-6744, 10am–10.30pm. MUSIC WORLD 9/1, Bharani Complex, Edayarpalayam, Thadagam Road; Tel: 98438-62520, 9.30am-8.30pm.
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A ray of sunshine
CHAMPA JAIPRAKASH IS TRANSFORMING THE LIVES OF SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN AT SAADHYA SCHOOL BY SMITI JAIN NARAYAN The smallest act of kindness is greater than the biggest good intention. We all think of doing something great for society but few of us actually step out of our comfort zone. But here’s a lady who has walked the talk, gone the extra mile, and been a beacon of light and hope for many who despaired with
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a bleak road ahead. Meet Champa Jaiprakash, a psychologist by profession, who has made it her life’s mission to uplift special needs children, and integrate them into society, and make them if not useful then at least selfsufficient. With her special NGO school called Saadhya which she started in 2016 in Coimbatore, she has touched the lives of many children (ranging from 6 to 36 years in physical years) and their families. “Saadhya” means “yes it is possible” in Kannada language. The school caters to children diagnosed with autism, cerebral palsy, Down’s syndrome and other mental and developmental challenges which make them COIMBATORE
incapable of functioning in a “normal” society. The task has been Herculean, the road fraught with obstacles and hurdles, but Champa never lost hope and the sight of her goal of integrating her children into the “normal” social fabric of regular schools and society. With rare strength of spirit, she has transformed and integrated children and worked relentlessly to improve their motor coordination, their social behaviour, basic skills that we take for granted, and even vocational skills. With the help of her amazing staff of eight teachers and two helpers, and her daughter who quit her IT job to join her in this mission, Champa has brought joy and meaning in the lives of special needs children who faced discrimination, ridicule, harshness and neglect. She has worked hard on every individual child with his or her own idiosyncratic behaviour and challenges. She and her team have displayed incredible kindness, tolerance and empathy to treat every child with love, respect and humaneness – something which often they don’t get from their own families too. Saadhya employs a series of techniques to train children including physiotherapy,
Champa Jaiprakash Founder – Saadhya music therapy, dance and movement therapy, sports activities using a ball to create coordination, story telling with puppet shows, location outings to parks, shops, Railway station, bus stops and other places to teach them how to conduct themselves in different situations. And at the end of the day, when a child smiles with happiness at her, or his mother thanks her with tears in her eyes, it’s greater than any monetary reward. Kudos to Champa and her team and may their tribe increase!
SAADHYA
School for Children with Special Needs 37-A, St Paul’s School Road, KNG Pudur; Tel: 98430-52362 | www.saadhya.org COIMBATORE
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ALL UNDER ONE ROOF
Builders, developers, realtors, architects...
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eing Indiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s seventh largest city, Coimbatore is experiencing a tremendous growth in property rates. Always billed as one of the most liveable cities in the country, Coimbatore is finding that its core strength in the manufacturing sector, particularly in engineering and textiles, has given a new impetus to the real estate industry. That Kovai is centrally located and close to Chennai, Bangalore and Kochi by road is an added advantage. The prospects of people preferring Coimbatore as a place to invest in real estate in Tamil Nadu rather than the already saturated Chennai is very high. No wonder.
ARCHITECTS
FOWLER & FOWLER 184A, Vellaore Road, Podanur; Tel: 241-3379, 93631-04239. WORLD CIVIL ARCH 7/103-2nd street, AKC Avenue, Theetipalayam Village, Kalampalayam Post, Kalampalayam; Tel: 98941-92261, 9am-6pm. LUXEN ARCHITECTS 42 C, Malaviya Street, Ram Nagar; Tel: 98433-82233, 98430-82232. AVANT GARDE DESIGN CONSULTANTS 1280, Trichy Road; Tel: 230-1246. MARVEL DESIGN 91/8, Second Floor, DB Road, RS Puram; Tel: 255-2770. JEYAKUMAR ASSOCIATES 23, Kalidas Road, Viswa Paradise Tel: 223-6467, closed on Sundays. SWETHA ASSOCIATE Saravanampatti, 44A, Alagu nagar, Kalapatti Main Road Tel: 94440-53074. 10am-5pm
DEVELOPERS/BUILDERS
SPRINGFIELD SHELTERS 101, Renga Villas, New Dhamu Nagar, Puliakulam; Tel: 437-6060, 320-6060, 93448-31222. 10.30am-8pm. Reputed builders across Residential, Retail and Commercial sectors. Following cosmic energy based Vaastu Sastra and Manaiyadi Sastra. World-class construction quality and amenities. GRUHALAXMI 11, Sapphire Shree Shivvas Castle, GKS Nagar, Saravanampatty; Tel: 73730-45454. DIAMOND CITY DEVELOPERS Indsil House, 2nd Floor, 103-107, TV Swamy Road (West) RS Puram; Tel: 254-1444 . SOBHA LTD 3rd Floor, B.J. Tower -1020, Avinashi Road, Near VOC Park; Tel: 2617-905/906. TRISQUARE PROPERTIES 8/20, Sundaram Brothers Layout, Trichy Road; Tel: 450-6333. ARUN BUILDING CONSTRUCTION 63/15, KK Pudur, Anna Nagar, Sai Baba Colony; Tel: 98945-34310, 10am-9pm. ORKAY CONSTECH INDIA 25, Sankar Layout, Lakshmi Puram, Peelamedu; Tel: 94432-54632, 9am-7pm. RAMANI REALTORS 1680, Ramaniâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Regency, Trichy Road; Tel: 98422-20016, 9am-10pm. V3 PROPERTIES INDIA 49, 11th Street, Tatabad; Tel: 249-2373, 9.30am-6pm.
POORANA CHANDRA BUILDERS & LAND DEVELOPERS 444-A, Collector Sivakumar Street, KK Pudur, Sai Baba Colony; Tel: 98421-95174, 9am-6pm. S R CONSTRUCTION Sri Raam Plaza , 2nd Floor, Nanjundapuram Road, Ramanathapuram; Tel: 439-6344. SRI LAKSHME RAM 15/27, Kongunagar, Ramnathapuram; Tel: 76672-89900. VKV REAL ESTATES Sri Saravana Complex, Mettupalayam Road, Thudiyalur; Tel: 98437-45006, 9.30am-6pm. SREEVATSA REAL ESTATES 8/2, Mettupalayam Road; Tel: 245-4817. 9am-6pm. RMG HOMES 3/77, RMG Mansion, Maruthamalai Road, Vadavalli; Tel: 242-2122, 10am-6pm. DEEKSHEN BUILDERS A3,Anna Nagar, Vadavalli Road, Edayarpalayam; Tel: 99440-11907. SREE DAKSHA PROPERTY DEVELOPERS (INDIA) 1, Gandhi Layout, Marudhamalai Road, Vadavalli; Tel: 87540-48804, 96009-11011. SRI PROMOTERS AND DEVELOPERS Marudhamalai Main Road, Mullai Nagar 2nd Street, PN Pudur; Tel: 85085-57226.
REAL ESTATE AGENCIES
SREE VAISHNAVI REAL ESTATE 49, 1st Street, Sivananda Colony, Tatabad, Tel: 249-7400, 9am-8pm. VISHNU REAL ESTATE 282J, Trichy Road, Ondipudur; Tel: 93632-45895, 10am-6pm. SHREE SARAVANAS REAL ESTATE CONSULTING 9/125, Nehru Nagar, Civil Aerodrom Post, Kalappatti Main Road; Tel: 97897-80559. ADHITHYA VIGNESH REAL ESTATE CONSULTANCY 329, Old 242, Sastri Street, Bala Ranganathapuram, Hope College; Tel: 98946-00843, 8am-8pm. BVS REAL ESTATE 16/44, Iyyapan Koil Complex, Thondamuthur Road; Tel: 99441-78073, 9am-6pm. SRI PALANI MURUGAN REAL ESTATE 2112, Singanallur, Trichy Main Road; Tel: 98422-51780, 98430-59233, 8am-8pm. A SUN REAL ESTATES & AGENTS 84A, Arokiasamy Road, RS Puram; Tel: 98431-33114, 98435-33114, 8am-8.30pm. KUMARAN REAL ESTATE 83/A4,Sowdambigai Nagar, 2nd Street,Shivaji Colony; Tel: 98651-48899. GREEN HOME LANDSCAPE 550, DB Road, RS Puram; Tel: 254-6372, 9.30am-6pm.
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LET YOUR HAIR DOWN
Theme parks, art galleries, auditoriums, sports orgs...
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f you are in the mood for entertainment, head to the many amusement parks in the city. If you are the arty sort, you could visit the innumerable art galleries and auditoriums to watch artistry at its best. Not to mention, music, dance and theatrical performances. If sports is what you are looking at, there are places where you can do a spot of hot air ballooning, rappelling, micro light flying, kayaking, parasailing, trekking, wind surfing, banana boat riding and water skiing. The adventure is only limited by how much you can handle. Enjoy!
ADVENTURE SPORTS
NATIONAL ADVENTURE AND LEADERSHIP SCHOOL 7, 1st Floor, Vincent Road, RS Puram; Tel: 254-2800; 9am–5pm. enquiry@nals.in, www.nals.in
AMUSEMENTS BLACK THUNDER
Ooty Main Road, Mettupalayam; Tel: 4254-226632, The only park in India with foam padding for the real rafting effect. Asia’s No 1 water theme park, with the green hills of the Nilgiris for a backdrop and the cooling shelter of trees. Jumping, sliding, swimming, floating over 60 acres of fun and adventurous rides. 9.30am–5.30pm. Adult Rs 750, Children Rs 650. KOVAI KONDATTAM 2/347, Siruvani Main Road Kalmpalayam Post; Tel: 260-6852, 10.30am-5.30pm, Adult– Rs 600, Children–Rs 550, kovaikondattam.com MAHARAJA THEME PARKS Maharaja Entertainment Arena, Neelambur, Avinashi Road, Coimbatore Aerodrome; Tel: 298-9111, 298-9222, 98427-12128, 10.30am–6.30pm, Adult–Rs 600, Children–Rs 500.
ART GALLERIES/MUSEUMS
LALIT KALAKSHETRA 83, Sambandam Road West, RS Puram, AG Plaza; Tel: 436-8902. 10am-7pm. www.lalitkalakshetra.com The Lalit Kalakshetra is an institution committed to the preservation and dissemination of Art & Design, Traditional Indian Music and Dance. The mission is to provide each student with education in a safe and supportive environment that promotes a thirst for knowledge and understanding, sound values, self discipline, motivation and excellence in learning. 10am-7pm GD NAIDU MUSEUM 734, Avinashi Road, President Hall; Tel: 222-2548, 9am-5pm. TAMIL NADU POLICE MUSEUM State Bank Road, Gopalapuram; Tel: 2301737, 10am-4pm. ART HOUZ Jenney’s Residency, 2/2, Avinashi Rd, Civil Aerodrome Post; Tel: 433-5777, 10am-6pm. WOODEN OLD HANDICRAFT DESIGNEE Near Saibaba Colony; Tel: 98422-47496, 9am–6pm.
KALAMANDIR ART GALLERY 46, Raghubathy Layout, Saibaba Colony; Tel: 95915-93303. 9.30am-6.30pm. KALANJALI ARTS & CRAFTS 701, Lakshmi Complex, Cross Cut Road; Tel: 93603-41345, 10am-9pm. TANJORE ART GALLERY 285, DB Road, RS Puram; Tel: 247-0152, 10am-8pm. TENDENCY SCHOOL OF ACADEMY, ART FACTORY & GIFT GALLERY 11440, Avinashi Road, Peelamedu; Tel: 98946-80859, 8am-5pm. KASTHURI SREENIVASAN ART GALLERY AND TEXTILE MUSEUM Kasthuri Sreenivasan Trust Culture Centre, Avinashi Road; Tel: 257-4110, 9.30am-6pm. GASS FOREST MUSEUM Institute of Forest Genetics & Tree Breeding, RS Puram; Tel: 245-0307, Adult Rs 40, Children Rs 20. 9am–5.30pm.
AUDITORIUMS
PADMAVATHI AMMAL CULTURAL CENTER Avinashi Road, Peelamedu; Tel: 257-0226, 9am-5pm. SRI PURANDARADASAR KALAIARANGAM 34, Arokiasamy Road West, RS Puram; Tel: 255-1478 SRI AMUTHA SURABHI HALL 34, RG Street; Tel: 98943-00020, 247-1466. MANI MAHAL Rama Lakshmi Nagar, Peelamedu; Tel: 257-1376, 99525-86501, 9am-6pm.
SPORTS ORGANISATIONS
SPORTS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF TAMILNADU District Sports Council Nehru Stadium, VOC Park, Coimbatore Central; Tel: 238-0010, 6am–9.30am & 3.30pm–6.30pm. www.sdattn.gov.in CBE AUTO SPORTS CLUB No 29 Nehru Stadium, Coimbatore Central; Tel: 238-0065, 10am–5pm. GAME POINT BADMINTON ACADEMY 42, Gandhipark, Ponnaiarajapuram; Tel: 94447-00003, 9am-5pm
MULTIPLEXES
THE CINEMA @ BROOKEFIELDS 67/71, 4th Floor, Brookefields Plaza, Krishnaswamy Road; Tel: 647-3804, 10am-5pm. FUN CINEMAS @ FUN REPUBLIC MALL Peelamedu; Tel: 451-8414, 10am-5pm. K G MULTIPLEX 3, Bungalow Road; Tel: 221-1215 INOX CINEMAS Prozone Mall, Sathy Main Road, Sivanandhapuram; Tel: 297-9222, 11am-10.30pm
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IN THE PINK
Spas, beauty parlours, gyms, health clubs...
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he city offers a lot for the harassed 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 parlours, there is a reservoir of services up for grabs. Not to mention, ayurvedic centres, yoga schools and places where you can indulge in some aroma therapy and alternative medicine, namely Homeopathy. But visitor discretion is advised. What worked for somebody else March not work for you and vice versa. Therefore, research well before you try out a new establishment or treatment.
Travel&Shop LE SPA
Le Meridien, 762, Avinashi Road; Tel: 236-4343. 9am-10pm A range of professional services for the renewal of mind, body and spirit. Soothing massages and treatments for complete relaxation. RESPA
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The Residency Towers, 1076, Avinashi Road; Tel: 224-1414, 7am-11pm. Leading unisex beauty salon in Coimbatore city, with exclusive car parking.
Vivanta - COIMBATORE, 105, Race Course Road; Tel: 668-1000, 8am-10pm Signature treatments and therapies, massages, scrubs and wraps to get the mind, body and spirit back to track. SPRING SPA
20, Hozur Road, Race Course, Avinashi Road. Tel: 90474-59090, 11am-9pm. Lay back in the luxury and expect only expert services. Thai therapies, western therapies, Bali therapies, foot reflexology, facial, manicure and pedicure. Therapists are trained professionally under certified experts. 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 INDRIYA SALON & SPA 191, 2nd Floor, Raja Annamalai Road, Saibaba Colony; Tel: 73394-33033, 10am-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 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, 6.30am7.30pm.•5, Vittal Nagar, Near Angel Hotel, Bungalow Stop, Avinashi Road, Tirupur; Tel: 0421-433-2276, 6.30am-7.30pm. ISO 9001-2008 certified. Chain of traditional Ayurvedic treatment centres with branches in different parts of Tamil Nadu. Treatments for back pain, knee pain, migraine, sleeping problems, arthritis, spondylitis, hypertension and also rejuvenation therapies. Consultations: 8am-8pm. Visit: www. cauveryayur.com Email: cauveryayurvedagramam@gmail.com SANTHIGIRI AYURVEDA SIDDHA HOSPITAL 30, Alagesan Road-2, Near Annapoorna Hotel, Saibaba Colony; Tel: 243-2282, 90426-32120; KERALA AYURVEDA 24 A, DSP Compound, Lakshmipuram; Tel: 92455-70513, 9am- 8pm. R
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. Essensuals hairdressing is a diffusion line of the world’s No 1 hairdressing brand Tony & Guy. Located near Coimbatore International Airport in Sitra. One-stop place for all your hair, spa and beauty services. INDRIYA SALON & SPA 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–9pm
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Travel&Shop 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. 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. l273, First Floor, Peranaidu Layout, Cross Cut Road; Tel: 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. POSH SALON AND SPA 147-148, DB Road, RS Puram; Tel: 436-7090 9am-9pm EVES BEAUTY PARLOUR l333, First Floor, Singapore Plaza, Cross Cut Road; Tel: 97914-75355. lEdayarpalayam; Tel: 97914-75355, 10am-7.30pm l249, Kumaran Complex, New Scheme Road, Pollachi; Tel: 97914-75355, 10am-7.30pm HER BEAUTY PARLOUR 345, DJ Complex, 7th Street, Gandhipuram; Tel: 249-2345, 98945-13166, 11am-8pm, closed on Sundays. SUSHIEZ BEAUTY FACTORY 105/106, Ramachandra Road, RS Puram; Tel: 497-1424, 99947-17275, 10am-9pm.
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, 24 hours CMC BLOOD BANK HOSPITAL Trichy Road; Tel: 230-1393, 24 hours. LIONS CLUB OF COIMBATORE LEGENT 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.
BLOOD BANKS
LOTUS EYE HOSPITAL & INSTITUTE Civil Aerodrome Post, Avinashi Road, NH 47; Tel: 422-9900/9999, 24 Hours.
BIOMEDICAL LAB 174, Bhashyakaralu Road, RS Puram; Tel: 255-2297, 437-0297, 9am-7.30pm.
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HAIR TREATMENT
HAIRBITAT HAIR TREATMENT INDIA 53/2A, Puliakulam Village, Shanmuga Nagar, Sungam Bye Pass Road, Ramanathapuram Post; Tel: 98946-26288, 8am-8pm. WIGOMANIA 1619, Cheran Plaza, Trichy Road; Tel: 497-1616, 98651-87166, 90038-85045, 10am-8pm.
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
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Body whitening – a national obsession GLUTATHIONE IS THE TRENDING FULL BODY
WHO IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THE TREATMENT
WHITENING TREATMENT
Glutathione is not for those with heart, kidney and liver problems, or weakened immunity.
SKIN WHITENING
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS
Our country is obsessed with fair complexion. The latest trend in skin whitening is called “Glutathione”.
WHAT IS GLUTATHIONE
Glutathione is a substance produced naturally by the liver, and also found in fruits, vegetables and meats. Glutathione is involved in many bodily processes like tissue repair, making proteins, and for the immune system.
WHAT IS THE TREATMENT
Skin whitening is the process of reducing the melanin pigment to give a whiter complexion, apart from reducing freckles, age spots, scars, moles, acne and birthmarks. Treatments include bleaching creams, fading creams, chemical peels, laser treatment and Glutathione.
HOW IS THE TREATMENT DONE
The procedure is done both intravenously and orally.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR THE TREATMENT
Anyone with a green signal from a medical practitioner.
Glutathione is called the mother of anti-oxidants and it’s used for detoxifying liver, reducing chemotherapy side effects, infertility in men, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, osteoarthritis, and of course, skin whitening.
ARE THERE ANY SIDE EFFECTS
Generally no, as the substance is already present in everyone’s body naturally. But pregnant and lactating women should avoid it.
WHAT ARE THE POST-TREATMENT GUIDELINES
Avoid sunlight, use sunscreen, eat fruits with Vitamin C as that helps in Glutathione absorption.
ARE THE RESULTS OF THE TREATMENT PERMANENT
The results vary from person to person, but last longer than whitening creams.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO CARRY OUT THE TREATMENT
Trained medical practitioners in a sterile environment. In a world obsessed with fair complexion, Glutathione is the safe revolutionary trend. Enquire about Glutathione in cosmetology clinics in your city.
ADVANCED BEAUTY & COSMETIC CLINIC 725A, 1st Floor, Avinashi Road; Tel: 98945-56657. 10am-8pm
Travel&Shop 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, 8.30amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;8.30pm.
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HEALTH CLUBS/GYMS
THE RESIDENCY TOWERS Avinashi Road; Tel: 224-1414, 6am-11pm. Newly renovated Gym with latest equipment. Complete privacy. Car parking available. FITNESS ONE 133/82, West Sambandam Road, RS Puram; Tel: 9629662220, 5.30am-9pm. A P A HEALTH CARE CLINIC 14, Ragavendra Nagar, Kavundampalayam; Tel: 95007-39782, 10am-12pm & 2pm4.30pm EVOLUTIONS FITNESS CLUB VKS Complex, NSR Main Road, Saibaba Colony; Tel: 495-3010, 90036-87111, 5.30am-11pm. LIFESPRING HEALTHPLUS INDIA SF-6, Nava India Road, Peelamedu; Tel: 231-5165, 5.30am-8.30pm.
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.
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ASWINI HOMEO CLINIC 4/2, MTP Road, KKG Complex, Avundampalyam Tel: 244-5662, 98430-64149 Weekdays, 9am-2pm & 6pm-10pm. Sun, 10am-2.30pm. CARE AND CURE MULTISPECIALTY HOMEO CLINIC 21-A, Sri Ram Layout, NSR Road, Saibaba Colony Tel: 96009-99379, 9am -1pm & 5pm-9.30pm, closed on Sundays.
HOSPITALS/ 24-HOUR PHARMACIES
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, 9am-9pm. 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. COIMBATORE
Travel&Shop INDRIYA SALON & SPA 191, 2nd Floor, Raja Annamalai Road, Saibaba Colony; Tel: 73394-33033, 10am-8pm.
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. 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.
DERMATOLOGY/ COSMETOLOGY ADVANCED BEAUTY & COSMETIC CLINIC 725A, 1st Floor, Avinashi Road; Tel: 98945-56657, 10am-8pm COIMBATORE
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. 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
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.
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GIVING TIME A BREAK
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 dekko. Not to mention a stay in the many tree houses in Annamalai wildlife sanctuary. If you are a fan of hilly weather, nothing like Valparai and its streams, waterfalls and dense forests. But of course, who can miss the Queen of Hills, Ooty. Visit it during February and February 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-February 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 2019 JUNE | 83
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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 — February-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-February 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 February every 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
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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 FebruaryFebruary. 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 February and February. 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-February 2019 JUNE | 85
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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. February and February each year is the time for a Summer festival at Yelagiri Hills. Distance — 252 Km Location — Near Jolarpet station Tourist Centre, Govt of Tamil Nadu — 080-2228-6181 Chennai office — 044- 2536-8358 Best time to visit — Nov-Feb NAGARHOLE
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 February and February. 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-February
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.
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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
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 February around 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 February and February, 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 — 140 Km 2.14 hours by car. TTDC — 230-3176. Best time to visit — Sep-Mar 2019 JUNE | 87
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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