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Keep the cool, Kovai!
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When the heat gets too much, it’s time to cool off with the bounties of summer, which there are plenty of, if you only look around.
Catch the brahma muhurtham at 4am to stay ahead of the heat curve
Quickly, before it gets over, catch the last of the IPL sitting in a nice air-conditioned restaurant or pub or your own home, and sip on a chilled cooler as you cheer your favourite team to victory. And if your team loses, never mind, all the cursing and the sweating of the brow will also let the heat out of your system. Either way, you’ll be the winner. Stock up on all the wonderful juicy refreshing fruits and flowers of the summer, bite into a fleshy mango, slurp on some ice-cream, gulp down a cooling fruit juice, have coconut the ultimate cooler in all its forms, head to the nearest swimming pool and dive into the cool depths of the inviting water, and if all else fails, go down to the nearest movie hall and relax in the dark cold airconditioned auditorium, regardless of what’s playing on the screen. And pick up a string of mogra whose gentle wafting fragrance will transport you to a greener, cooler frame of mind. Start your day early, 4am is not only cool but also considered the brahma muhurtham when the mind is at its freshest. This way you can finish all your morning chores before all the noise and chaos starts and stay ahead of the heat curve. Stay cool, stay chilled, and if nothing else works, take off to your friendly neighbourhood hill-station for all seasons – Ooty. SMITI JAIN NARAYAN
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Travel&Shop MAY 2019 | VOL. 9. NO. 02
02 Editor’s Note 06 Events 32 City Map 22 SPOTLIGHT Mmmmango!
CONTENTS
48 FOOD FEATURE Signature Italian @ FAVOLA, Le Meridien
56 SUMMER SPECIAL Tips to stay cool
70 TRAVEL FEATURE Escape to paradise @ Chikmagalur
16 TRAVELLER
Car hire, useful organisations, tour operators, trekking & adventure, foreign exchange and related services
24 CITY SIGHTS
Landmarks, religious places and parks
34 AIRLINES
Domestic & international airlines
36 STAY
Luxury & budget hotels, serviced apartments and resorts South Indian, North Indian, fast food, multicuisine, Chinese and more Pubs, Lounges, Restobars...
52 DESTINATION OOTY Rewind, Reboot, Restart
58 SHOP
SALES CO-ORDINATOR M Chandra MARCOMM MANAGER SP Banumathy DESIGN & PRODUCTION Travel & Shop – Studio ACCOUNTS Linga Reddy V3 Publishers Private Limited 95M, 3rd Floor, Prasad Chambers, East Arokiasamy Road, RS Puram, Coimbatore - 641 002. Tel: 0422-255-2355 Mobile: 82484-00985 Email: cbe.sales@travelandshop.in
Amusement Parks, Sports Organisations
76 HEALTH
Beauty parlours, health clubs, hospitals, Skin care products, 24-hour pharmacies
40 EAT
50 PARTY
CONSULTANT EDITOR Smiti Jain Narayan
74 ENTERTAIN
Malls, silks, clothes, designer stores, jewellery, leather & accessories, handloom, handicraft, interior & modular kitchen
72 REAL ESTATE
Builders, developers, realtors, architects
82 GETAWAYS
From the nearby Nandi Hills and Mysore to the far-flung Mangalore and Hampi, and much more
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FOOD
FOOD & NIGHTLIFE @ ALOFT
Aloft Coimbatore, 483, Kamaraj Road, Singanallur; Tel: 665-6000
@ DOT.YUM
MANGO MANIA Till May 31, 12pm-3.30pm & 7pm-11pm Relish this season with mango special cocktails, mocktails and desserts with a la carte menu.
EVENTS
FUSION FRIDAYS All Fridays, 7pm-11pm
Relish unique fusion buffet on all Fridays. Cost per head: Rs 999 (includes one beer, cocktail and unlimited mocktails). Dine with 4 people and pay for only 3! MANGO FOOD FESTIVAL Till May 31, 12pm-3.30pm & 7pm-11pm Relish this season with mango cocktails, mocktails and desserts with a la carte menu.
FOOD @ VIVANTA COIMBATORE 105, Race Course Road; Tel: 668-1000
@ LATITUDE
STREET FOOD FEST Ongoing, 7.30am-10.30pm Featuring lipsmacking culinary wonders picked from Indian streets. Cost per head: Rs 1150++ 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++
MAHALAKSHMI PREETHI BHOJAN Till May 31, 12pm-3.30pm Annalakshmi, 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 495++
LIVE KARAOKE Thursdays & Fridays, 7pm-10pm DJ show with lady DJ, every Thursday and Friday. Live karaoke on second and fourth week Fridays.
CORPORATE DHAMAKA Till May 31, 12pm-3pm
80’s, Tim’s Bistro, 156, Race Course Rd; Tel: 222-0330 Avail 30% discount. Cost per head: Rs 350.
FEAST @ ITC WELCOMHOTEL
WelcomCafe Kovai, ITC Welcomhotel 1266/14, West Club Road, Race Course; Tel: 222-6555 STACKS & WRAPS May 15-31, 11am-11pm Chef’s choice of handpicked fillings and specially home baked specialty flatbreads and multigrain buns with a la carte menu. AWADHI FESTIVAL Till May 31, 7pm-11pm
From the heart of the Awadh, the chefs bring signature kebabs and curries culled from the royal kitchens of the region with a la carte menu.
TO LIST YOUR BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENT CONTACT: 082484-00985 06 | MAY 2019
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Travel&Shop MOTHER’S DAY SPECIAL
WHISTLEPODU
MOTHER’S DAY LUNCH @ VIVANTA
The Fishing Net, The Grand Regent, 708, Avinashi Road; Tel: 98940-93637 IPL live screening with BBQ buffet at the open air restaurant. Tickle your taste buds with Kottayam meen curry, live appam and much more. Cost: Single Rs 599, Couple Rs 1099 (all inclusive).
May 13, 12.30pm-2.30pm Latitude, Vivanta, 105, Race Course Road; Tel: 668-1000 Mother’s day buffet spread for mothers with complimentary half kg cakes if they walk in for lunch. Cost per head: Rs 1399++
EVENTS
MOTHER’S DAY 50% DISCOUNT @ ALOFT
May 13, 12pm-3.30pm & 7pm-11pm Dot.Yum, Aloft Coimbatore, 483, Kamaraj Road, Singanallur; Tel: 665-6000 Avail 50% discount for ladies exclusively on buffet brunch and dinner with unlimited mocktails and cocktails. Cost per head: Brunch Rs 999, Dinner Rs 999.
Till May 31, 7pm-11pm
NIGHTLIFE HAPPY HOURS
All days, 7pm-10pm Knotty Spirits, Hotel CAG Pride, 312, Bharathiar Road; Tel: 98422-51828
MOTHER’S DAY BUFFET @ ZIP BY SPREE HOTELS MANGALA May 13, 12.30pm-3.30pm
Zip By Spree Hotels Mangala International, 340, 5th Floor, Nehru Street, Ramnagar; Tel: 87540-59888 A la carte menu with 50% discount for all women and welcome drinks and desserts on the house. 20% discount on beverages.
MOTHER’S DAY SPECIAL @ ITC
May 12, 12.30pm-3.30pm WelcomCafe Kovai, ITC Welcomhotel, 1266/14, West Club Road, Race Course; Tel: 222-6555 Treat your mom with a special brunch, let her sit back and enjoy the chef’s specially crafted specials. Cost per head: Rs 1300++
FOOD FESTIVAL
May 17-19, 11am-11pm
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Prozone Mall, Sathy Main Road, Sivanandhapuram; Tel: 93441-19351 All the top restaurants, hotels and caterers come together under one roof to showcase their best creations. Entry free.
Happy hours with 1+1=3 offers on domestic spirits.
FITNESS ZUMBA FITNESS
Ongoing, 10am-11am Einstein Public School, 392, Rabindranath Tagore Road, Nehru Nagar, Ganapathy; Tel: 98941-11398 Start training to be your best strong with zumba which combines body weight, muscle conditioning, cardio and plyometric training moves, synced with original music that has been specifically designed to match every single move. Fee: Rs 2000.
PERFORMANCE CLOWN PUPPETS
May 19, 5.30pm At 641,7th Cross Street, Bharathi Park, Saibaba Colony; Tel: 96722-61055 One hour puppet show for children. Clown acts, puppet show, mimes and much more, performed by trained clowns and mime artists. Age: 3-12 years. Ticket: Rs 200 onwards. COIMBATORE
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MR FAMILY MAN May 12, 3pm
EVENTS
At 641, 7th Cross Street, Bharathi Park, Saibaba Colony; Tel: 95006-41043 5th stand-up special comedy show by Praveen Kumar with fully Tamil or English depending on where you live. The show is completely clean and open to the entire family. Ticket: Rs 250 onwards.
SUMMER CAMPS EARTH BUILDING SUMMER CAMP
May 27-31, 10am-4pm Mango Education, Devarayapuram, Near Thondamuthur; Tel: 99522-43541 Kids get to architect and explore earthen construction and alternative methods of construction. Age: 10-15 years. Fee: Rs 7500.
SPACE SCIENCE CAMP
May 13-17, 10am-5pm Mango Education, 418/1, First Floor, GV Residency, Uppilipalayam; Tel: 99522-43541 Five-day space science camp equipped with wide range of modules, including a night sky watch session with the aid of telescopes. The camp will kindle a sense of curiosity and wonder in the kids and make them passionate about learning science. Fee: Rs 7000.
VISUAL EFFECTS CAMP May 25-26, 10-4pm
Realworks Studios, 7/1, VSK Buildings, Thondamuthur Road; Tel: 99522-43541 Two-day workshop for kids. They learn to shoot a video and make their own superhero effect. Age: 10 years and above. Fee: Rs 2750 (early bird offer).
OOTY SUMMER FESTIVAL FLOWER SHOW
May 17-21, 9am-7pm Botanical Garden, Near Assembly Theater, Ooty; Tel: 0423-244-2545 The annual 123rd Flower Show is organised to showcase the best in garden designs, flower sculptures, authentic and modern floral craftsmanship as well as encouraging young local artists through arts and crafts in the horticultural sector. Mind-boggling varieties of different flowers, fruits and vegetables are on display, with several sculptures of animals and birds decorated and created out of flowers are also on show. Entry fee: Adults Rs 40, Kids Rs 20; Camera Rs 50, VideoCam Rs 100.
FRUITS SHOW
May 25-26, 9am-7pm Sims’s Park, Walker’s Hill Road, Coonoor; Tel: 0423-223-0395, 223-1718 All varieties of different fruits are displayed under one roof, showing how art can be expressed through anything! Entry fee: Adults Rs 30, Kids Rs 15; Camera Rs 50, VideoCam Rs 100.
TO LIST YOUR BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENT CONTACT: 0422- 255-2355 10 | MAY 2019
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EVENTS
Till May 31, 10am-5pm
Perks Sports Academy, Perks Arch Ground Campus, Uppilipalayam; Tel: 81481-90834 Multi sport summer camp with lots of fun activities and games along with learning the sport. Get ready for swimming, tennis, basketball, football, badminton, karate, tai-chi and traditional sports - silambam and malkambha. Fee: Rs 2000 onwards.
SUMMER MANIA
May 17-19, 11am-9.30pm Prozone Mall, Sathy Main Road, Sivanandhapuram; Tel: 90805-45800
Cool offers, season launches and carnival games. Entry free.
COOKERY COMPETITION
SUMMER FUN
MOM & ME
May 8-15, 10am-1pm Brookfields, 67-71, Krishnaswamy Road; Tel: 99412-35552 Super fun, super exciting summer camp memories for a lifetime. Age: 6-12 years. Fee: Rs 2000 (inclusive of snacks).
May 19, 3pm onwards Fun Republic Mall, Avinashi Road; Tel: 74491-99990 Cookery competition for moms and kids. Age: 5-14years. Entry free.
SPORTS
WORKSHOP
CHESS TOURNAMENT
May 31, 9am-6pm AISF, Trichy Road, Kannampalayam; Tel: 90036-21448 The ultimate Coimbatore district level open chess tournament for students. Entry: Rs 150 (inclusive of lunch). Prize worth Rs 20,000.
WATERCOLOUR
May 11-12, 11am-5pm Artrendz Art Gallery, Near Prozone Mall, Saravanampatty; Tel: 81484-07465 Coimbatore Art Foundation presents with Nirupam Konwar (Brand Ambassador “Nevskaya Palitra/ White Nights). Spend your summer holidays more memorably by learning watercolour from an expert professional. All the participants will be provided certificates and international art papers and materials for the workshop. Fee: Rs 3000 (inclusive of materials.)
NORTH INDIAN GRAVIES May 15-16, 10am-3pm
Latha’s Kitchen Studio, 10/37, PMR Layout, Goldwins; Tel: 98650-37137 Suitable for amateurs and home chefs who want to replicate restaurant style recipes. Fee: Rs 3000.
SALES & OFFERS OPTICAL SALE
Ongoing, 10am-8pm Arasan Opticals, 16, Arts College Road; Tel: 97906-10510 Avail special summer cool offer for all branded sun glasses. Free vision testing. Conditions apply.
SILVER OFFER
Till May 31, 9.30am-9.30pm Mehta Jewellers, Mehta Mansion, 178, DB Road, RS Puram; Tel: 247-2056 10% flat of on all silver items.
TO ADVERTISE, CONTACT: 082484 00985 | 098450 37232 12 | MAY 2019
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IPL DHAMAKA
SUMMER SPA OFFER
@ DOT.YUM
Till May 31, 11am-9pm Spring Spa, Hozur Road, Race Course; Tel: 90474-59090 Therapies to cool and nourish your body this summer with body massages starting from Rs 1500. Avail offer on Thai, Western, Bali therapies, facial, manicure and pedicure.
As per match timings Aloft, 483, Kamaraj Road, Singanallur; Tel: 665-6000
EVENTS
SUMMER SPECIAL PACKAGE
Till May 31, 10am-8pm Advanced Beauty & Cosmetic Clinic, 725A, Avinashi Road; Tel: 98945-56657 Avail summer special package (MicroDerma Abrasion Deep+Derma Hydration) worth Rs 5000 for only Rs 2200. To avail this offer send “ABC SUMMER <name>” to 9345993459 as SMS or WhatsApp. Offer valid all this month. Terms and conditions apply.
Bucket beers - 4 beers including 1 chef choice non-veg starter- Rs 1099. Unlimited beer for 90 minutes with 1 chef choice non-veg starterRs 999. Selected domestic unlimited liquor for 90 minutes with 1 chef choice non-veg starterRs 999.
@ WXYZ BAR
As per match timings Aloft, 483, Kamaraj Road, Singanallur; Tel: 72999-81834
BEAT THE HEAT WITH AYURVEDA
Till May 31, 8am-8pm Poorna Ayur, 1st Floor, Behind RK Photo Centre, Race Course; Tel: 421-2142 Experience authentic curated Ayurvedic therapies to cool and nourish your body this summer. Starting @ Rs 1999 for Ayurvedic massages, pain relief, stress relief therapies available for both men and women, starting @ Rs 1350.
SUMMER SERVICE OFFER
Till May 31, 10am-8pm Indriya Salon & Spa, 192, 2nd Floor, Raja Annamalai Road, Saibaba Colony; Tel: 73394-33033 Take any service above Rs 1500 and get full arms waxing free worth Rs 400. Only on appointments. Free head massage only on appointments for members on May 17-18.
Bucket beers, 4 beers including 1 Chef choice nov-veg starters @ Rs 1099. Unlimited beer for 90 minutes with 1 chef choice non-veg starters @ Rs 999. Selected domestic unlimited liquor for 90 minutes with 1 chef choice non-veg starters @ Rs.999.
IPL SCREENING
May 5-12, 8pm At 641, An Urban Community, 69, Bharathi Park, 7th Cross Road, Saibaba Colony; Tel: 99622-11077 Enjoy the action screening of IPL by supporting CSK. Don’t miss the final few matches to the playoffs, qualifiers and finals. Ticket: Rs 100.
TO ADVERTISE, CONTACT: 082484 00985 | 098450 37232 14 | MAY 2019
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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 Mayuri, 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.
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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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Travel&Shop PASSPORT OFFICE
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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LAWYERS /ADVOCATES
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, 89717-68335, 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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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. 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.
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
FOREIGN EXCHANGE
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. COIMBATORE
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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, Kavundampalyam Tel: 98651-80400.
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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.
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Mmmmango! DIG INTO THE KING OF SUMMER FRUITS AND DELIGHT IN ALL ITS MULTIFARIOUS FORMS BY SMITI JAIN NARAYAN Bite it, slurp it, juice it, pulp it, sip it, gulp it! There are so many ways to enjoy a mango. Who can resist the tarty tanginess of raw mango or the sweet, luscious juiciness of the ripened fleshy fruit! Yes, mango is undoubtedly the king among fruits and the undisputed emperor of the summer season.
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You can start enjoying the enticing mango from the time it’s a tiny, raw, crunchy kairi (raw mango) – the sour tongue-tickling taste is enough to tingle our senses and delight our taste buds. The raw mango in all its stages lends itself to so many different types of pickles and juices. Making mango pickles is a much-celebrated household activity across the country in different forms. From the tiniest vadu-manga (whole small mangoes pickled in a red chillies and brine base, a delightful speciality of the South), to the larger green mangoes sliced or cubed or grated, with or without the skin – the pickles and preserves of mango are of countless COIMBATORE
types and vary from region to region, covering the entire palette of taste from the tangy to the sweetsour to the sweet, and are excellent accompaniments to spice up the simplest of meals. Raw mango juices make fantastic summer coolers and are most refreshing spiced with rock salt and a dash of sugar or jaggery. These are served as aam panna with slight variations from sweet to sour to quench the thirst and cool the body, and are an essential part of chaats like paani puri, another summer favourite everywhere. But of course the crowning glory of the
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mango is in its ripe fruit form which comes in countless varieties, each with its own unique fragrance and flavour and fleshy, juicy texture. You can bite into the whole fruit, cut long slices that you can eat the flesh from, peel and cut into cubes, pulp into a thick smooth paste and have as aam ras, juice it into a milk shake – the manner in which you can enjoy the mango are endless and limited only by the imagination. Mango desserts are a must on menus across the country in restaurants and homes when the fruit is in season. For Indians, our relationship with mango is a deep-rooted one and goes beyond just eating. The mango is the symbol of good times and prosperity and festivities. We string mango leaves in a festoon and adorn our homesteads for any special function or pujas. The ubiquitous kairi design is everywhere in Indian culture – from patterns on fabrics and sarees and dress materials, to intricately drawn mehndi on our hands, jewellery trinkets designed in this unique shape – it’s an auspicious symbol that signifies abundance and happiness. Our love affair with mango is an eternal one, and no other fruit comes close to the joy and passion the mango inspires in our Indian hearts! Make the most of it while the season lasts, and pickle and preserve the rest to be enjoyed post-summer throughout the year, as you wait patiently again for the next year’s bounty.
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A CULTURAL MELTING POT
Dams, waterfalls, landmarks, places of religious interest...
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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
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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 MAY | 25
Travel&Shop AYYAPPAN TEMPLE The holy Ayyappan temple is revered by both the locals and tourists alike. The magnificent temple was constructed in 1976 by the Sri Dharma Sastha Baktha Jana Sabha. It bears striking resemblance to the Ayyappan temple in Sabarimala.
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CSI ALL SOULS’ CHURCH
The CSI All Souls church is 138 years old and one of the oldest buildings in Coimbatore. This structure reflects the gothic revival style of architecture with its pointed arches and is characteristic of an Anglican Parish. The building was consecrated for worship on 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.
KALA GRAM 4/1, Attukal Road, Raj Bhavan,Thondamuthur Coimbatore Tel: 98420-14569
Raviraj began work on this new centre of fine arts in 2012. Situated at the foothills of the mountains, students get to learn the arts in the lap of nature. Over here, you can buy art pieces, learn the fine arts and hold cultural performances. With a nominal entry fee, it’s affordable to all. The promoters intend to create professional artistes. The idea is to recreate a Gurukul-style of learning atmosphere with residential facilities. This will lead to a better interaction between the students and teachers. There will be no exam, but the students will be continuously assessed. They will also get a chance to interact with the students of Lalit kalakshetra alongside. The promoters intend to fund the course fees and provide free accommodation for deserving students. And that will be after a three-month assessment by the teachers. 26 | MAY 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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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 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 JET AIRWAYS Tel: 257-5387 www.jetairways.com INDIGO Tel: 257-4438, 0124-661-3838 Call Centre : Tel: 92127-83838 www.goindigo.in SPICEJET Tel: 257-5425, 98718-03333 www.spicejet.com
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 SINGAPORE AIRLINES Tel: 437-0271 www.singaporeair.com MALAYSIA AIRLINES www.malaysiaairlines.com
GO AIR Tel: 92232-22111, 1800-222-111 www.goair.in
AIR FRANCE Tel: 1800-419-2033 www.airfrance.com
AIR INDIA 1605, Trichy Road Tel: 230-3933, 239-9833 www.airindia.in
SRI LANKAN AIRLINES 1020, 2nd Floor, Avinashi Road, Above Audi Showroom; Tel: 221-3699, 221-4699 www.srilankan.com
JET LITE Tel: 257-5387 www.jetliteairlines.com JET KONNECT Tel: 257-2575, 044-3989-3333 www.jetkonnect.co.in 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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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.
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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.
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GOKULAM PARK 116/2, Avinashi Road, Mylampatti, Chinnayampalayam Post Tel: 262-6030, Rs 4500-12,000++ POPPYS HOTEL COIMBATORE 257, Mettupalayam Road, Saibaba Colony Tel: 497-8181. Rs 4500+-18000+ tax 6 suites and 1 family suite. ZONE BY THE PARK 33/3, Avinashi Rd, Near Lakshmi Mills Signal Tel: 400-5000 www.zonebythepark.com. Rs 4000-7499 + tax.
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Travel&Shop 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. 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. FAIRFIELD BY MARRIOTT 469/2B, Sitra, Airport Road Tel: 664 -4300. Rs. 4800 ++
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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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. ZIP BY SPREE HOTELS MANGALA INTERNATIONAL 340, Nehru Street, Pera Naidu Layout, Ram Nagar; Tel: 223-2012, Rs 1500-2000++ 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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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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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++ 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. ARUL NAKSHATRA SERVICE APARTMENTS 10/4b Metha layout, Masakalipalayam Road Tel: 434-7888, Rs 1500 –6000.
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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 CHENTHUR PARK 10/1-9, Avinashi Road, Near Coimbatore Airport, SITRA Tel: 427-9111/333. Rs 2500-5250+
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Indian, Chinese, Mexican, Continental, Italian..
F
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.
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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. BALLE BALLE 30, Bharathi Park, Second Cross, Alagesan Main Road, Saibaba Colony; Tel: 96553-12121, 1pm-4pm & 7pm-11pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 1000. 2019 MAY | 41
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Travel&Shop 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. THE GREAT KABAB FACTORY Radisson Blu , 164-165, Avinashi Road, Peelamedu Tel:222-6000 , 7pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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.
MULTI-CUISINE
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. Avg meal for two, Rs 1200
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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 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. Good food and good music. This restaurant prides itself on its menu being fresh, organic and authentic with the food being prepared in a simple home manner in order to satisfy their customer’s heart and soul. 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. SRI RAYAPPAS CHETTINAD 1/367, Bharathiar Road, Sidhapudur Tel: 98422-16000, 11am-10.30pm.
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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
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 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 46 | MAY 2019
traditional setting. Avg meal for two, Rs 2500+. 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. THE CASCADE l 479 – B1 , Avinashi Road, Peelamedu; Tel: 256-8888 l DB Road, RS Puram; Tel: 435-8888, 12.30–3pm & 7pm–11pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 1200,
CAFÉS
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. COIMBATORE
Travel&Shop 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.
SWEET SHOPS
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 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.
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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 8am-9pm. SEASONS 545, SKC Building, DB Road, RS Puram; Tel: 254-5055, 11am-11pm. DAMS ORGANIC FOODS 1/441-A, Kothari Nagar, Thoppampatty Pirivu, Vadamadurai, Kurudampalayam Tel: 94426-52068, 9am-6.30pm. 2019 MAY | 47
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PARRIS TEA CORNER 9/23, Grey Town; Tel: 93448-55665, 9.30am-7.30pm. Avg cost for two, Rs 20.
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A tale of Italy INDULGE IN SIGNATURE ITALIAN FINE DINING AT FAVOLA, LE MERIDIEN COIMBATORE BY OUR CORRESPONDENT Italy â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the land of passion, intrigue and mystique! Get transported to this exotic land and discover their spectacular food options at Favola, the Italian speciality restaurant at Le Meridien Coimbatore. Enjoy fine Italian cuisine with an authentic Italian menu and ambience to complete the picture. Favola, the signature brand restaurant of Le Meridien is for the young and the young at heart, and a wonderful option for the food lovers of Coimbatore. Easy going, quirky and free spirited, the ambience of this Italian restaurant is dappled and doused in natural light, muted conversations and wafting aromas. Undoubtedly the name also lends an
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effervescent dimension. At the entrance, you are struck by the fashionable rustic decor. It is set in cheerful yet warm colours and enhanced subtle touches that instantly transport you to a fairy tale Italian home. Lending further authenticity is the live kitchen buzzing with action and movement. Large windows open out to a refreshing view of the swimming pool. With an eye for detail, the décor has been done using natural wood, greenery, granite and marble. Offering exclusivity to its guests, the restaurant also has a private dining area apart from regular seating options. The restaurant has a menu that’s straight from the rustic kitchens of Italy. Cheerful and friendly, the delicious aromas emanating from its wood fire oven, invite one to come join in on the fun and celebration of good food. The menu reveals simple yet classic Italian fare. A large selection of anti pasti, pasta, pizzas, salads, seafood, poultry and a selection of exotic desserts are just some of the delicious options available. All ingredients used in the dishes are genuine ensuring that quality and taste have not been compromised. The bar is impressive with its selection of imported
Sous chef - Domnic Xavier Italian wines and new world wines to choose from. Service being the high point of the restaurant, it’s all smiles, warmth and efficiency, right from the graceful hostess who greets you, to the table attendants. Visit Favola at Le Meridien Coimbatore with your friends, family and loved ones to be transported to the authentic beauty and flavours of Italy. It’s an Italian affair you cannot refuse! Favola is located on Level 1 mezzanine overlooking the poolside, and is open from 11 am to 11pm.
FAVOLA LE MERIDIEN COIMBATORE 762, Avinashi Road; Tel: 236-4343 COIMBATORE
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HIT THE HIGH NOTES Pubs, lounge bars, resto bars...
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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 MAY | 51
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ush green mountains and plantations abound in Ooty. Spread over 36 sq. km, it’s 7350 feet above sea level. Vast plantation of eucalyptus, pine and wattle stretch between the few untouched meadows that remain of the preBritish Ooty. No wonder, it’s the place to get away from it all. Here is where you can rewind, reboot and restart your life every season. With temperatures relatively consistent throughout the year, it’s the best summer retreat for anyone wanting to beat the summer heat. Enjoy!
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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 MAY | 53
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LAMB’S ROCK (8 KM)
GUDALAR ( 50 KM FROM OOTY) Located on the road leading to Mysore, Gudalur is the gateway to the Nilgiris from Kerala and Karnataka. The Mudumalai sanctuary is located around 16 km from here. The prime attractions are Frog Hill view point (14km) , Needle point rock view (12 km), Numbalkottah (8km), Nellakotta (15km), hanging bridge (14km), Nelliyalayam (20km) and Cherambadi (35km). STANLEY PARK (3 KM) A popular camping ground for scouts and guides, it has a rest house and protected water supply.
A sheer precipice several hundred metres high, Lamb’s Rock is on a motorable road that leads to Lady Canning’s Seat (10 km), named after the wife of a British Viceroy. Dolphin’s Nose and the Droog are two other excellent heights, 10 and 15 km from Coonoor respectively to view the plains. They are also good picnic spots, with the former made attractive by a view of Catherine Falls and the latter by a still remaining ruins of an old fort built by Mysore ruler Tippu Sultan.
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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Hot tips to stay cool HERE’S HOW TO KEEP YOUR COOL AND SURVIVE THE SWELTERING SUMMER
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The first thing that comes to mind during summer is fun and frolic but little do we realise the scorching summer sun is not as kind on the skin as the winter rays are. The intense summer heat not only affects our body, but the skin too. These problems are further compounded by dehydration, leading to electrolyte imbalance due to excessive sweating. This also tells on your skin harshly with adverse results. In such a scenario, nobody would like to have their holidays blighted by summer scorchers such as sunburn, sunstroke, dehydration or a slew of fungal infections that make hay while the sun shines. It’s imperative to be aware of the do’s and don’ts to sidestep all these problems. The best way to avoid dehydration is by drinking plenty of water and many other desi summer coolers such 56| MAY|2019
as tender coconut water, lassi, buttermilk, lemonade, watermelon juice, sugarcane juice, aam panna (raw mango sweet-salty refreshing drink), papaya juice, cucumber juice… the list is limited only by your imagination. All these not only act as natural refreshers and hydrators but also restore the electrolytes balance in the body and cool you from inside. Another problem endemic in India’s hot and humid climate is excessive sweating. This often leads to prickly heat, which is marked by tiny blisters — especially in the folds of the skin. A few rigid rules can be followed. Avoid eating excessive fat or fried foods as it leads to lethargy which in turn slows down the digestive process, making the skin look unhealthy. Try your best to eat light, feel light and be healthy. Between 10am and 4pm, it’s best to stay indoors, out of the sun since the ultraviolet rays are at their peak during this period. Use a sunscreen lotion with SPF (sun
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protection factor) of 15-30 on exposed skin, half-an-hour before you step out; re-apply every 4-6 hours. Stick to loose-fitting, light coloured clothes to keep you cool all day. Avoid consuming carbonated or fizzy drinks, smoking and drinking as all of these end up dehydrating further. And most importantly maintain hygiene at all times as sweating can wreak havoc. Summer is a great time to get fit too. All you need to do is eat right and exercise regularly. Join your friends and family for fun summer sports like basketball, baseball, soccer and volleyball. Make fresh meals with tasty summer fruits and veggies. There are even some easy yoga asanas that help to cool the body from the inside out, such as shitali breath, tree pose, childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pose and others. Think refreshing swimming pools, soft serve ice cream, the cold side of the pillow and moreâ&#x20AC;Ś With the right plan and motivation you can get through summer. Just follow the simple tips above and chill maadi!
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Silk sarees, handicraft, home decor, books...
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ith Coimbatore being a textile hub, the world of apparel beckons you like no other. With the neighbouring Tirupur being the manufacturing hub of world-famous clothing brands, it’s only natural to find a thriving retail scene in Kovai. Some of the MNC brands that get their clothes made in the Knit Capital of Tirupur include Switcher, Polo Ralph Lauren, Diesel, Tommy Hilfiger, M&S, Fila, H&M and Reebok. That’s the charm of Kovai. It’s got all it takes to be the next best thing to Chennai. Shop... till you drop.
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BROOKEFIELDS 67-71, Krishnaswamy Road; Tel: 254-9696, 254-0904, 11am-10pm. FUN REPUBLIC MALL 474, 2nd Floor, Avinashi Road; Tel: 451-8414, 10am-10pm. PROZONE MALL 201, Sathy Main Road, Sivanandapuram, Saravanampatti; Tel: 662-8111, 11am-9.30pm
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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.
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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. 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, 9.30am-9pm. RASA BOUTIQUEAND HOBBY STUDIO 510, DB Road, Opp Pazhamudir Nilayam, RS PuramTel: 94426-40063, 10.30am-9.30pm.
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Travel&Shop CROCODILE l F7A, First Floor, Brookefields, 67-71, Krishnaswamy Road Tel: 225-5766 l Avinashi Road; Tel: 435-0480 l DB Road, RS Puram; Tel: 436-8844 l Prozone Mall; Tel: 662-8363 l Saravanam Patti; Tel: 322-3770 l Chitra Kalapatti Road; Tel: 420-2334 l 306, Cross Cut Road, Gandhipuram; Tel:437-4161 10am-9.30pm 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. VISMAY 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. UNLIMITED • President Hall, Avinashi Road; Tel: 427-5337•Trichy Road, Ramanathapuram; Tel: 427-3337, 10am-9pm.•Prozone Mall, Sivananthapuram; Tel: 662-8297, 10am-10pm.
SPORTS APPAREL
HEINI SPORT APPAREL West Club Road, First Cross, Race Course; Tel: 79046-51194, 4512123. 10.30am-8.30pm. DECATHLON NEELAMBUR GS, 716/2B & 717/2B, Avinashi Road, Neelambur; Tel: 96555-23791.Week days 9am-9pm & Weekend 9am-10pm.
DESIGNER BOUTIQUE
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
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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, 10am8pmBABY 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. 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.
JEWELLERY
DURGAA DIAMONDS & JEWELS KC Arcade, 1st Floor, 79/2, TV Swamy Road East, RS Puram Tel:255-1777, 435-6939, 10am-8.30pm. Manufacturers and exporters, with wide, affordable range of diamond jewellery like diamond rings, studs, earrings, bracelets, necklace, haram, mugappu. Conventional values with cutting edge innovation. www.durgaadiamonds.com SUMAN JEWELLERY 25, 11th Cross Street, Tatabad; Tel: 249-5036, 8036, 9.30am-9pm. 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
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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 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.
COIMBATORE
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 & CO 913-917, Gandhipuram, Cross Cut Road, Tel: 249-8911, 10am-8pm.
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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. VISRUTA SILVER 244, Cross Cut Road Gandhipuram; Tel: 421-3351 9,30am-8.45pm SAKTHI GOLD 996-B, Cross Cut Road, Gandhipuram; Tel: 249-4247, 98429-34225, 10am–9pm. For fashion jewellery and silver articles. SILVER PALACE 73,78, 1st Floor, Sri Lakshmi Complex, Cross Cut Road, Gandhipuram; Tel: 223-3534, 9.30am–9pm. ANCHRATHNA GEMS 26-33, 7th Street, Tata bad Tel: 666-6555, 98422-66555, 10am–8pm. SIDDHARTH JEWELLERY 64, BNS House, Rangai Gounder Street, Mettupalayam Road Tel: 94422-66455, 98652-66455, 10am–9pm. SRI SARASWATHI SILVERS 71, Lakshmi Complex, Cross Cut Road, Gandhipuram Tel: 223-5532, 10.30am-8.30pm.
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.
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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. 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. COIMBATORE
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. 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.
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. l
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 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.
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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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. 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. 66 | MAY 2019
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. 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. COIMBATORE
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.
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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 & MAYO l 2, Arun Complex, SND Layout1, West Powerhouse Road, Tatabad; Tel: 248-1515 l 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. 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.
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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. PHILLIPS ARENA 483, Ashok Plaza, Dr Nanjappa Road; Tel: 223-3944, 10.00am–9pm.
TELE COMMUNICATIONS
VOICETEL COMMUNICATIONS 49A, Kandasamy Layout, Gandhipuram; Tel: 99656-62206. 8am-8pm DHANYA AGENCY D No 557 1st Street, Gandhipuram; Tel: 437 -3644, 98431- 76444. 10am-7pm
PET STORES
LOVELY PET SHOP 1321, Thadagam Road, RS Puram; Tel: 98422-57779, 9am-9pm. QUALITY PETS 1, SPM Complex, Kavundampalayam, Housing Unit;. Tel: 98433-77700, 9.30am-9.30pm. RK PETS l 71&72, Perur Main Road, Selvapuram; Tel: 98650-88404, 97893-88777, 9.30am-10.30pm. THE KOVAI PETS MART l 1370, B Thadagam Road, RS Puram. l Avinashi Road, Opp to Varadharaja Mill, Peelamedu, 10am-10pm; Tel: 98422-36369. SRI OSCAR AQUARIUM 707, Trichy Road, Ramanathapuram; Tel: 98942-14818, 9am-10pm. KOUSHIK PET WORLD 15, 100 Feet Road, Gandhipuram; Tel: 93631-44840, 10am-9pm.
MUSICAL INSTRUMENT
KALAIVANI MUSICALS 67, Kalaivani Illam, East Ramalingam Road, RS Puram; Tel: 247-4650, 10am-2pm & 4pm-9pm. SANGEETHA MUSICALS 133, Near Avila Convent, Sai Baba Colony; Tel: 438-3676, 10am-8pm, closed on Sundays SHRI KRISHNA MUSICALS 11, Sir CV Raman Road, RS Puram; Tel: 99937-42695, 10am-6.30pm.
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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. 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
MATTRESSES
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.
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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. COIMBATORE
NIKE SHOWROOM 147 B, TV Swamy Road, West RS Puram; Tel: 324-6226, 10 am-9.30 pm. SHARMA SPORTS ODYSSEY 139, Thomas Street; Tel: 239-4122, 10am-6pm RANJANA STORE 1, MFC Tower, 177, Variety Hall Road; Tel: 435-7711.
CROCKERY SHOPS
RAJ & RAJ 92,DB Road RS Puram; Tel: 94432-29339, 9.30am-9pm SELVAN SHOPPING CENTRE Sri Lakshmi Complex, 7, Cross Cut Road Tel: 223-0229, 9.30am-9.30pm
STATIONERY SHOPS
DEEVEEAR STATIONERS 211, 2nd Street, Gandhipuram; Tel: 249-5645, 10am-8pm. 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.
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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. 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.
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Guddadamane Homestay
Escape to paradise TAKE OFF TO PICTURESQUE CHIKMAGALUR FOR A TRANQUIL STAY AMONG LUSH PLANTATIONS BY LAKSHMI PRAKASH G When the heat and the crowd of the city gets too much, take off for a weekend escape to Chikmagalur, a beautiful hill station on the western part of Karnataka. Mostly popular for its coffee plantations and pleasant climate, Chikmagalur is renowned for its Baba Budan Giri ranges. Among the underexplored destinations, the hill station is now garnering attention from tourists across, thanks to its picturesque landscapes and greenery.
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There is an interesting history behind how Chikmagalur got its name. The literal meaning of Chikmagalur is â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Land of the younger daughter.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; It is said that years ago, the land of this district was given in dowry to the younger daughter of a legendary chief who ruled Sakrepatna- Rukmangada. And so the name stuck! Chikmagalur has rugged terrains, stunning mountain regions and also lowlands. The beautiful landscapes and the untouched environs make it a must-visit destination waiting to be explored. There is also a local belief that coffee was first made in Chikmagalur. Ask the locals here and they will tell you that Baba Budan who was a Muslim saint brought the coffee seeds in 1670 from Yemen and cultivated them here. And from there on the plantations just grew and the British played a big role too in furthering its growth. COIMBATORE
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Distance from Coimbatore: • By road: 383 km Via NH 948- 8 hours, 37 mins
Nearest Railway Station: Kadur (40 km from Chikmagalur) • By air: 2 hrs, 50 mins Nearest airport: Mangalore (113 km from Chikmagalur) You will also find the Central Coffee Research Institution here. The waterfalls of this region are a big attraction too. There are many like the famous Hebbe falls, Shanti waterfalls and several others located in the district. Chikmagalur also has the distinction of being a birth place to many renowned freedom fighters, intellectuals and also poets and politicians. Nestled in Mullayanagiri hills, it is nature’s very own retreat. There are several homestay options here which make for ideal accommodation. One such place is Stuga homestay where nature’s beauty and the spectacular greenery will leave you spellbound. During your stay you can catch glimpses of Malnad tradition
(Vokkaliga) culture, food and lots more, says Jagath Prashanth of Stuga homestay in Arshanaguppe. Another beautiful homestay called Guddadamane homestay is located near Aldur nestled amidst lush green trees in a dense forest. It is affordably priced, with comfortable, well-furnished rooms and modern amenities, delicious home cooked, Malnad style food, and endless supply of fresh aromatic South Indian coffee. The house itself is an exquisite 160-year old property, maintained and run by the Guddadamane family, says Samanvith Guddadamane. Situated at a height of 3500 ft above sea level, it is about 24 km from Chikamagalur. Nesting Grounds, located 6 km from Mudigere, is another homestay that offers a panoramic vista of the Sayadri mountain range. The lush green paddy fields that it overlooks gives an impeccable view of the sunset. For a peaceful holiday in nature’s lap, far from the madding crowds, come down to the dream destination called Chikmagalur.
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• Guddadamane Homestay, Aldur Post; Tel: 99001-00241 • Stuga Homestay, Arshinaguppe; Tel: 86608-73317 •Nesting Grounds, Mudigere COIMBATORE
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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.
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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. 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
INDRIYA SALON & SPA 191, 2nd Floor, Raja Annamalai Road, Saibaba Colony; Tel: 73394-33033, 10am-8pm. Biggest salon in town offering treatment based relaxing facials and hair spa at best price. Saloning redefined is the promise. Call: 73394-33033 for appointments. Services start from Rs 40 onwards. 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. 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
EYE BANKS
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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.
HEALTH
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 MAY | 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 MAY | 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 MAY | 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