GETAWAYS

YELAGIRI HILLS

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

NAGARHOLE

The enchanting 247 square-mile park in the Coffee land of Coorg boasts of huge herds of Asian Elephants, marsh crocodiles, monitor lizards, rock pythons, aquatic and terrestrial tortoises, frogs, toads and tree frogs and a myriad insects, including some very colourful butterflies. The best time to is between NOVEMBERand MAY. Location — Part of Nilgiri biosphere reserve. Tourist/booking offices Distance — 284 Km KSTDC — 080- 2227-5869 Range Forest officer 08274-246331, 94292-16062 Deputy Conservator of Forest — 08222-252041 Chief wildlife Warden — 080- 2334-1993 Best time to visit — Oct-NOVEMBER

HAMPI

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

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

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

THIRUVANNAMALAI

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

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

kepis, quaint signboards, statues of Dupleix and Joan of Arc and pretty gardens. The Aurobindo Ashram founded by Sri Aurobindo in 1926, and Auroville (10 km) draw people from all over the world. Distance — 384.4 Km Location — Bay of Bengal Pondicherry Tourism office — 0143-2339497, 2330532 Best time to visit — Oct-Mar

MEENAKSHI AMMAN TEMPLE

A historic Hindu temple dedicated to Parvati, known as Meenakshi, and her consort Shiva. The temple with an estimated 33,000 sculptures forms the heart and lifeline of the 2,500 year old city of Madurai. It is the most prominent landmark and most visited tourist attraction in the city. The annual 10-day Meenakshi Tirukalyanam festival, celebrated during NOVEMBERand MAY, attracts 1 million visitors. Best time to visit— Oct-Mar Distance — 213.5 km, about 4.5 hours by road, TTDC— 0452-233-7471

Tel: 0452-234-4360 District— Madurai

PALANI

This is a pilgrim centre and is one of the six places of Lord Subramanya. It is situated at an altitude of 140 m. The presiding deity is Sri Dandayuthapani. The idol in the shrine is made out of medicinal herbs and shrubs. A large number of pilgrims visit through the year. Located 107 kms from the city, a drive to Palani takes a little over two hours by car. Distance — 111 Km 2.42 hours by car. TTDC — 230-3176. Best time to visit — Sep-Mar

FITNESS & BEAUTY – THE NEW AGE MANTRAS

Spas, salons, gyms, health clubs...

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

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

SPAS LE SPA

Le Meridien, 762, Avinashi Road; Tel: 236-4343. A range of professional services for the renewal of mind, body and spirit. Soothing massages and treatments for complete relaxation.

RESPA

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

THE SPA

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.

EVER DAY SPA

Poppys Vista, Avinashi Road, Tirupur; Tel: 04296-304-300, 272-101,10.30am-8pm.

SPRING SPA

20, Hozur Road, Race Course, Avinashi Road. Tel: 90474-59090, 11am-9pm.

LEMON SPA

126, Rennaissance Towers, Race Course; Tel: 74489-60123, 10.30am-7.30pm.

SPA INFLUENCE

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

S – SPA

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

INDRIYA SALON & SPA

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

AYURVEDIC CENTRES

VIJAYALAKSHMI AYURVEDA HOSPITAL

Ramanatha Nagar, Saravanampatti; Tel: 78451-29927, 10am-7pm

INDIAN AYURVEDIC HOSPITAL & RESEARCH

SF 85, RaJavignesh Nagar, Vilankurichi Road, Ganapathy; 251-0526, 251-0528, 7am-8pm.

THE ARYA VYDYA PHARMACY

42, Perumalkoil Street, Ramanathapuram; Tel: 231-5412, 9.30am–6pm.

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

CAUVERY AYURVEDA GRAMAM

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•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;

BEAUTY PARLOURS TONI&GUY ESSENSUALS

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

NATURALS LOUNGE

14-15, First Floor, East Arokiasamy Road, RS Puram; Tel: 438-9911, Saibaba Colony; Tel: 4392666, 9am-8pm Weekdays: 10am-9pm, Weekends: 9am-9pm

INDRIYA SALON & SPA

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

STUDIO PROFILE

45, Ponnurangam Road East, RS Puram; Tel: 254-5626, 10am-9pm

GREENTRENDS UNISEX HAIR & STYLE SALON

l 12/1, Thomas Park ,Race Course; Tel: 222-2010. 10am–9pm l 109, West Venkatasamy Road, RS Puram; Tel: 254-4979. 10am–8pm

NATURALS UNISEX SALON

1510 A, PKD Nagar, Avinashi Road, Peelamedu; Tel: 420-4646, 451-0105, 7am-9pm.

VIKASHNI SKIN & HAIR CLINIC

l 46, 47, Zimson Complex, X-cut road, Gandhipuram; Tel: 223-3032 l 266 D, NR Complex, Avinashi Road, Peelamedu; Tel: 98944-25252, 9am-8pm.

GLOW BEAUTY SALOON & BRIDAL STUDIO

1772-1, 1st Floor, Olymbus, Ramanathapuram; Tel: 97885-59766, 10am–9pm.

ELEGANCE STYLE LOUNGE

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

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

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.

BLOOD BANKS BIOMEDICAL LAB

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

K G BLOOD BANK

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

SHEELA HOSPITAL

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

GANGA HOSPITAL BLOOD BANK

313, Mettupalayam Road; Tel: 248-5000 24 hours.

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.

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

EYE BANKS LOTUS EYE HOSPITAL & INSTITUTE

Civil Aerodrome Post, Avinashi Road, NH 47; Tel: 422-9900/9999, 24 Hours.

ARAVIND EYE BANK

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

SANKARA EYE BANK

Sathya Road, Sivanadapuram; Tel: 266-6418, 24 hours.

THE EYE FOUNDATION EYE BANK

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

HEALTH CLUBS/GYMS THE RESIDENCY TOWERS

Avinashi Road; Tel: 224-1414, 6am-11pm. Newly renovated Gym with latest equipment. Complete privacy. Car parking available.

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.