Bring out the silks and feast on traditional sweets
Festivals reloaded
After the long hiatus of the last couple of years, life is beginning to regain its lost sheen.
Like prisoners released from a cage, people are bursting forth with the excitement of newfound freedom once again. The figurative chains have been broken, suppressed emotions have given way to enthusiasm, and the plethora of restrictions have been lifted. We can breathe once more, minus the mask for the most part.
The festive season has come as a breath of fresh air, a new lease of life. Women can be seen congregating for navratri golu and haldi-kumkum, decked in their colourful kanjeevarams, shimmering in their beloved golden ornaments retrieved from the forgotten interiors of their cupboards. Elsewhere Durga puja pandals are resurrected in all their glory, establishing the might of shakti over the demon, a metaphor for our own mental state. Dandiya beats rend the air with their rhythmic melodies as young crowds swirl with joyous abandon, letting their hair down literally, in beautiful glittering garb for the garba dance.
Diwali beckons with the promise of light all around, and the bounty of feasts and new clothes, some fun firecrackers for children, traditional and much-loved sweets for the young and the old alike.
Delve in the delights of Dussehra and Diwali and dispel the darkness of the years gone by. Celebrate, rejoice, reload happiness.
SMITI JAIN NARAYAN Consultant EditorCoimbatore Travel & Shop is printed and published by V3 Publishers Private Limited, 95M, 3rd Floor, Prasad Chambers, East Arokiasamy Road, RS Puram, Coimbatore - 641 002. Tel: 0422-255-2355. Email: sales@travelandshop.in. Head Office: 80, 11th Cross, 5th Main, 1st Stage, Indiranagar, Bengaluru 560-038. M: 98450-56103/98450-37232. Printed at Prints India Process, Industrial Town, Rajajinagar, Bengaluru -10 © 2022 All rights reserved worldwide. Unsolicited manuscripts will not be returned unless accompanied by a pre-paid envelope. All the information listed here not be accurate as things could change at the last minute. Readers are advised to check with the establishments before they make their purchases. RNI No 30155/09
free breakfast program for students from Class 1 to Class 5 was inaugurated on 15th Sep, 2022 by Chief Minister MK Stalin in Madurai for Government Primary School students. In the first phase, 1.14 lakh students will get benefit from the scheme,
TAKE A PILGRIMAGE YATRA
Most conveniently and smoothly with Jai Sun Tourism
BY SMITI JAIN NARAYANWhen there is a calling to visit a religious shrine, the devout must follow their heart. A pilgrimage journey should let you focus fully on your chosen shrines and worship, leaving all the nitty gritty of travel details to the experts. Jai Sun Tourism has been planning, organising and executing pilgrimage tourism for years with greatly satisfied travellers to domestic and international sites.
Jai Sun domestic pilgrimage packages include:
Pilgrimage Tour – Best time to visit
Kailash Yatra – Sept to Nov
Chaar Dham Yatra – Apr to July
Devi Yatra – May to July
Mukthinath – May to Sept
Amarnath – Jul to Aug
Nava Jothi Linga – Throughout the year
Panja Jothi Linga – Throughout the year
Vaishno Devi Yatra & Patni Top – Any time, through the year
Shirdi – Any time, through the year
Ramayan Yatra to Ayodhya - Mar to Sept
Mahabharata Yatra – Any time, through the year
Panja Kedar (Pandavas) – Any time, through the year
Sakthi Peedam – Throughout the year
12 Jothi Lingas – Throughout the year
Anthara Temples – Any time
108 Divya Vaishnav Temples – Throughout the year
Kasi Yatra-Gaya-Allahabad – Throughout the year
Puri-Bhuvaneshwar-Konark – Throughout the year
Panja Dham Yatra – Any time, through the year
Buddhist Destinations Tours - Throughout the year
And many more can be customised and planned, like south temples like the famous Madurai Meenakshi, Rameshwaram, Kanyakumari. Many of these packages are especially created for inbound tourists to India.
When it comes to international pilgrimage, the popular packages include Buddhist destinations like Pashupatinath in Nepal, and other places season-wise. Whether domestic or international, Jai Sun provides the best tourism packages across all categories, with customised adjustments. Look no further.
All our pilgrimage tours are arranged especially with 100% vegetarian kitchen team.
FOOD
DIWALI BRUNCH
Oct 23-24, 12.30pm-3.30pm
Latest Recipe, Le Meridien Coimbatore, 762, Avinashi Road
Tel 236 4343
An exclusive all-you-can-eat spread for the festive occasion with live stations.
Cost per head: Rs 1599++ with 2 select beverages. Call for reservations: 76797 65322, 73589 99659.
BARBEQUE DESTINATION
Ongoing, 12.30pm-3pm & 7pm-10pm
Planet Barbeque, Hash Six Hotels, 257, Mettupalayam Road Tel: 455 1555
SUNDAY BRUNCH
@ THE RESIDENCY
Sunday, 12.30pm-4pm Pavilion, Residency Towers, 1076, Avinashi Road Tel: 98430 71777
It’s time to loosen your belts as you dig into this extensive and elaborate buffet. Cost per head: Rs 1600++
@ HASH SIX
Sunday, 12.30pm-3pm
Planet Barbeque, Hash Six Hotels, 257, Mettupalayam Road Tel: 455 1555
Enjoy unlimited barbecue and unlimited fun. Come as 10, pay for 9. Cost per head: Rs 999. T&C apply. Call for reservations: 80981 66999.
SUNDAY LUNCH BUFFET
Sunday, 12.30pm-3.30pm
Symphony, The Grand Regent, 708, Avinashi Road
Tel: 429 4455
An elaborate spread where you can savour different cuisines. Cost per head: Rs 999.
@ ZONE BY THE PARK
Sunday, 12.30-3pm Bazaar, Zone By The Park, 33/3, Avinashi Road, Lakshmi Mills Tel: 400 5000
Elaborate dining experience with select domestic beverages along with the Sunday lunch buffet. Cost per head: Rs 850++
Sunday brunch with local delicacies. Cost per head: Rs 850++
@ LATEST RECIPE
Sunday, 12.30pm-3.30pm
Le Meridien Coimbatore, 762, Avinashi Road Tel 236 4343
Hearty fare with authentic world cuisines, many live food counters with fresh sizzling pizzas, dosas, eggs, pastas with swimming pool access, kids buffet, kids activities and more. Cost per head: Mocktail Brunch: Rs 1399++, Alcoholic Brunch: Rs 2499++. Call for reservations: 73589 99659.
@ WELCOMHOTEL
Sunday, 12.30pm-4pm, Welcomcafe Kovai, WelcomHotel by ITC Hotels, 1266/14, West Club Road, Race Course Tel: 73977 54260
Enliven your taste buds as you savour the delicious Sunday brunch with your loved ones and family. Cost per head: Rs 1300++
CHEERS
SUPER SIX SPECIAL
Oct 16-Nov 13, 7pm-11pm Latitude 11, Le Meridien Coimbatore, 762, Avinashi Road Tel 236 4343
@ RADISSON
Sunday, 12noon-3pm Radisson Blu Coimbatore, 164, 165, Avinashi Road Tel: 222 6000
Let the cricket fever begin with live big screen. Call for details: 89037 90905, 73589 99659.
OCTO-BEER-FEST
Oct 9-16, 12pm-5pm Latitude 11 & Favola, Le Meridien Coimbatore, 762, Avinashi Road Tel 236 4343
Buy 1 and get 1 free. Call for reservation: 89037 90905, 73589 99659.
DIWALI SPECIAL
STYLE BAZAAR
Oct 10-11, 10am-10pm Vivanta Coimbatore, 105, Race Course Road Tel: 98401 19732
Indulge in irresistible dishes at the Sunday brunch spread. Cost per head: Rs 1400++
India’s most premium designer and lifestyle exhibition to visit. Diwali special edition for the trendiest showcase of fashion, home décor, bridal wear, fashion, ethnic jewellery, kurtis, western wear, suit sets and more. Entry free.
DIWALI SHOPPING FEST
Oct 22, 10am
Brookfields Mall, Cheran Banquet Hall, Krishnasamy Road
Tel: 90805 45800
Exclusive shopping exhibition of a variety of product ranges from kurtis, handicrafts, jewellery, electronics and much more. Entry free.
DIWALI BRIDAL PACKAGE
Till Oct 24, 10am-9pm
Studio66 Family Salon, 43/1, Bharathi Nagar, Ganapathy Tel: 78712 23242
Celebrate this festive month and avail your favourite services and glow like never before. Choose any 7 services @ Rs 999 and 13 services @ Rs 1999. Special bridal package starts from Rs 4999 onwards. Call for enquiry and book appointment: 78712 23242.
DIWALI SWEETS
Ongoing, 10am Agarwal Sweet Palace, 104, Ramachandra Road, RS Puram Tel: 436 8534
Treat your taste buds with Agarwal’s exclusive sweet gift boxes and celebrate Diwali moments with festival special gift collection boxes available in the form of sweets, mixtures, dry fruits. Gift vouchers also available for Rs 500, Rs 300, Rs 250, Rs 200 and Rs 100.
Signature Collection: Only dry fruits in gift box. Price: 950g @ Rs 1500, 450g @ Rs 720.
Aura Collection: Only ghee and dry fruit sweets in gift box. Price: 950g @ Rs 1200, 450g @ Rs 580.
Premium Collection: Assortment of milk, ghee and dry fruit sweets. Price: 1kg @ Rs 1060, 1/2kg @ Rs 530.
Standard Collection: Assortment of milk and ghee sweets. Price: 1kg @ Rs 720, 1/2kg @ Rs 360 and 1/4kg @ Rs 180.
SALES & OFFERS
50% OFFER
Till Oct 25, 10am onwards Upbeat Fashion Studio, 135, West TV Swamy Road, RS Puram Tel: 254 7118
Avail 50% off sale on trendsetting collection of men’s clothes; get 10% off on total billing for students.
MATTRESS OFFER
Till Oct 31, 10am Mattress Hub, 427, Vivekananda Road, Ram Nagar Tel: 63842 63862
Celebrate the festive season with mattress hub and get assured free gift with every purchase. Also offer available at Saibaba Colony and Thennampalayam.
SOCIAL WELFARE
FREE BREAKFAST SCHEME
Ongoing, 7am @ Govt Primary Schools across Coimbatore
The free breakfast program for students from Class 1 to Class 5 was inaugurated on 15th Sep, 2022 by Chief Minister MK Stalin in Madurai for Government Primary School students. In the first phase, 1.14 lakh students will get benefit from the scheme, which has been launched in 1,545 primary schools across the state at a cost of Rs 33.56 crore. The breakfast program is being started in 62 schools in the corporation, 9 schools in Mettupalayam and 3 schools in Madhukarai in a total of 74 schools in the city. A kitchen has been set up at Kannampalayam to prepare and supply food to the corporation schools. The meals are kept ready here by 6am in the morning and sent to the schools by special vehicles.
Travelling
in Coimbatore is a breeze. With the weather not being as harsh as its metropolitan cousin Chennai, Coimbatore is relatively cooler both in weather as well as in the temperament of the general public. Road rage is a rarity here. With autos, taxies and buses available aplenty, your commuting options are all taken care of. With the well-located international airport, things have gotten better for Kovai. With good roads and conducive transport system, your stay in Kovai is sure to be pleasant throughout. Facilities like forex services, visa assistance, packers and movers, lawyers, chartered accountants and others ensure that your business visit is convenient from all perspectives. Enjoy your stay in Kovai!
TOURS & TRAVELS
EMPEROR TRAVELINE
32- A, Bashyakaralu Road East,RS Puram
Tel: 450-0600, 9.30am-6pm. Since 1980. One stop travel shop for tour packages, money transfer, overseas insurance and sim card services.
MAKEMYTRIP.COM
337, Apollo Pharmacy Building, DB Road, RS Puram; Tel: 63858-18159. 10am-6pm.
GT HOLIDAYS
2ND Floor, DB Road, RS Puram; Tel: 99408-82200, 10am-8pm.
ESSENTIAL TOURS & TRAVELS
Siva Subramaniapuram Street, RS Puram; Tel: 97155-11922, 10am-7pm.
THOMAS COOK
36/22, Ashirwad, DB Road, RS Puram; Tel: 88796-43451, 10am-6pm.
AKBAR TRAVELS OF INDIA
1/523, Trichy Main Road; Tel: 96266-55513, 10am-7pm.
NITHYASREE TRAVELLING
Sidharth Complex, 251/2-4, 6th Street, Gandhipuram: Tel: 90928-62345, 9am-9pm.
PAVAN TOUR & TRAVELS
17, Ramani’s, , Saravanampatti; Tel: 98941-15541, 9am-9pm.
VISION CAB SERVICES
354 C, Sudheera Complex, 100 Feet Road, Tel: 93456-77737, 98422-77737,10am-11pm.
KUMAR TOURIST
8, Ansari Street, Ramnagar Tel: 223-4545, 7.30am–8.30pm.
KANNAN TOURS & TRAVELS PVT LTD 36/2, Paari Nagar, Sungam Bye-Pass Road, Sungam. 6.30am–9.30pm.
TRAVEL TIMES (INDIA) PVT LTD 121, 1st Floor, Ashoka Plaza, Dr Nanjappa Road Tel: 93457-96778, 10am-6pm.
CONNECTMYTRIP.COM 167, Sivasakthi Colony, New Sidhapudur; Tel: 436-5959, 10am-7pm.
ASHOK TRAVELS •733, Avinashi Road, President Hall Tel: 462-3300. 9.30am-6pm.
CITY TRAVELS Dr Nanjappa Road, Near City Tower Tel: 223-5615, 89030-57669. 8am-11pm.
CONTI TRAVELS Nalla Thaneer Thottam, Ganapathy; Tel: 90430-40039, 6am-11pm.
LOTUS TOURS & TRAVELS 208, East Ramalingam Road,R S Puram; Tel: 98947-33996, 10am-4pm.
MAPS TRAVELS 115-117, Senguptha Street, Ram Nagar; Tel: 223-6549, 9am-6pm.
HELPLINES
SUPAA TRAVELSS
Sri Ram Mohan Complex, 797C, Sathy Road, Gandhipuram; Tel: 248-2025, 90470-69199
6.30am-11.30pm
SAKTHI TOURS & TRAVELS
1st Street,Ganthipuram; Tel:97873-83838, 24hrs
SRI TOURS & TRAVELS
Dr Radhakrishna Road,Tatabad; Tel:95975-03498, 24hrs.
CALL TAXI
RED TAXI
Opp New Police Station, Magatur Towers, Saibaba Kovil Tel: 456-7890, 24hrs
FRIENDS CALL TAXI
34, 9TH Street, 100 feet Road; Tel: 88833-23333, 24 hrs.
RPK TRAVELS
95/44, Bharathiar Road, PN Palayam; Tel: 99945-22777
FIRST TRACK CALL TAXI
Avinashi Road, Peelamedu; Tel: 99447-33555, 24 hrs.
BEST CALL TAXI
520, DB Road, RS Puram Tel: 255-5222, 99521-55555, 24 hrs
CAPITAL CALL TAXI
178, NSR Road, Saibaba Colony; Tel: 245-4444, 97501-55559, open 24 hours.
FAST TRACK
7th Street Extension, 100 feet Road Tel: 220-0000, 288-8999, 24 hrs
COIMBATORE CITY TAXI
No 11 G K illam, Siva Subramanian Nagar, Nehru Nagar West, Civil Aerodrome Post Tel: 98652-77668 24 hrs
USED CARS
CARS24
1025/1, Avinashi Road, Opp Residency Hotel, Next to RBL Bank; Tel: 1800-258-5656.
BABU ALANKAR CARS
166, Avarampalayam Road, New Sidhapudur Tel: 93632-01177, 10am-8pm.
SREE VAISHNAVI CARRS 49, 1st Street, Sivanandha Colony, Tel: 249-7400, 98436-76100, 9.30am–7pm.
MANNADIAR CARS 179, B Krishnaswamy Road, RS Puram Tel: 436-8989, 99444-30000, 10am-7pm.
J K CARS 209, KSG Complex, Sasthri Road, Ram Nagar Tel: 98940-97866, 9.30am–9pm.
PRASANA CARS & ELECTRONICS 5, Avinashi Road, Peelamedu Tel: 439-8182, 98422-24811, 9am-7.30pm
TOUR OPERATORS
JAI SUN TOURISM PVT LTD
New No. 8, Old No. 47, Father Rhondy Street, R.S Puram Tel: 422-1001, 98432-41674, 9626666061/62/63/64. 9am–7pm. Since 2010. Domestic and international flight tickets, package tours, cruises, hotel bookings, passport, visa and foreign exchange. Email: jaisuntourism@gmail.com Website: www.jaisuntourism.com.
GO WITH US HOLIDAYS
401, DB Road, RS Puram; Tel: 435-5953, 92444-49449, 10am-7pm. Leading international travel operator company, providing a wide range of comprehensive travel solutions. Flights, holidays, hotels, visa and passport assistance, cruises. Email: info@gowithus.in, Visit: www.gowithus.in GO VACATIONS 109, West Ponnurangam Road, RS Puram; Tel: 98940-55776, 10am-7pm.
EMPEROR TRAVELINE
AKSHARA CORPORATE SOLUTION
146/1,2nd Floor, NG Ramasamy Street, PN Palayam. Tel: 93452-04948. 9.30am-7pm.
FOREIGN EXCHANGE
GRAHAMS FOREIGN EXCHANGE
32- A, Bashyakaralu Road East,RS Puram
Tel: 450-0600, 9.30am-6pm. Since 1980. One stop travel shop for tour packages, money transfer, overseas insurance and sim card services.
NUFLY TOURS.COM
193, West Ramalingam Road, RS Puram; Tel: 98942-69360, 421-7051. 10am-7pm info@nuflytours.com, www.nuflytours.com
E-ROUTES TOURS & TRAVELS
1st Floor, 52, 53, NGR Street, Sidhapudur; Tel: 421-0827, 9.30am-7pm.
ASPIRE HOLIDAYS
5A, Munusamy Garden Street, Avinashi Road; Tel: 93622-66666, 9.30am-7pm.
EXPRESS HOLIDAYS
44, Raju Nadu Layout 2, 100 Feet Road, Gandhipuram; Tel: 451-9193, 98947-19193
YASH AIRLINKS PVT LTD
Aishwaria Complex, 196-3, TV Samy Road West, RS Puram Tel: 255-0510, 98941-55553 9am–6.30pm.
CATHRRINE TRAVELS AND TOURS
•16A1, Anna Statue, Hozur Road; Tel: 427-4944, 4945, 78716-84944 Open 24 hours.
TRIAZ TRAVEL & TOURS
16-B, DB Road, RS Puram; Tel: 495-1999, 97918-51999, 10am-9pm.
FRONTLINE TRAVELS
51/28-Q, 1st Floor, MR Complex, DB Road, RS Puram Tel: 254-0268, 24 hours
SOTC FOR HOLIDAYS
141, 1st Floor, DB Road, RS Puram, Tel: 437-0555, 9am-7pm.
RIYA TRAVEL 1603, Trichy Road, BMH Srinivas Complex; Tel: 408-5000, 9am-6.30pm.
INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL HOUSE WelcomHotel Coimbatore, 1266/14, West Club Road, Race Course; Tel: 99402-24343, open 24 hours.
NEEMA TOURS & TRAVELS
14, TV Swamy Road East, RS Puram Tel: 255-5642, 10am–8pm.
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
SM NAGAPPAN & CO 42 & 43, Sathyamoorthy Road, Ramnagar Tel: 223-8448, 9am-5.30pm.
CA DEVARAJ E
2 A, Kondasamy Naidu Layout, Masakkalipalayam Road, Peelamedu Tel: 259-1718, 9am-6pm.
ACCSOL MANAGEMENT SERVICES
157/4, 2nd Floor, NSR Road, Sai Baba Colony Tel: 94422-08726, 9.30am–5.30pm
CSK PRABHU & CO
F4, 4th Floor, Srivari Kikani Centre, 2, Krishnaswamy Mudaliar Road Tel: 255-2437, 9am-6pm.
25-7, Kannusamy Road, Off DB Road, RS Puram; Tel: 254-3344, 254-3364, 98422-10922/ 10818. 9.30am-6.30pm. Reserve Bank Licensed. Full fledged money changers. 25 years of reliable service. Purchase and sales of 30 international currencies. Email: grahamscbe@gmail.com, www.grahamsforex.in
LAWYERS /ADVOCATES
EDWARD & BHARATHI ASSOCIATES 4, RVR Complex, Head Quaters Road Tel: 94431-87468, 94430-59047, 9am-9pm. A MOHAN 19, Jawans Bhavan, TB Road Tel: 221-1299, 10am-5pm
KK NATESAN 7, Basement, Jawans Bhavan Tel: 94437-10112, 9.30am–7.30pm.
NITHIYANANDAN M 312A, 3rd Floor, SN Nair Complex, Gopalapuram Tel: 93455-14664, 9.30am-8pm.
JD SOCRATES 40, 3rd Street, Gopalapuram Tel: 230-0171, 10am-6pm.
ADVOCATE MANOHARAN 30, Old No 57, Anna Nagar, PPS Colony, Peelamedu Tel: 96299-96669, 9am-9pm.
PRABHU LAW ASSOCIATES 679, LMV Bus Stop, Ooty Main Road, Perianaickenpalayam Tel: 93631-26890. 9am-9pm.
ADVOCATE BALAJEE SRIDHAR MS 3, SR Iyyer Layout, Ramanathapuram Tel: 439-6123/6144, 9.30am-8pm.
MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS
SHREE SASTHA QUALITY MANAGEMENT CONSULTANCY 877/3, Jeeva St Lakshana Garden, RG Pudur, Chinniampalayam PO Tel: 90955-32510. 9am-8pm
PACKERS & MOVERS
ASSOCIATED MOVERS & PACKERS
12/X1, Ulaippalar Street, Vellakinar Pirivu Near Railway Gate Tel: 264-8527.10am – 6pm
SAHARA DOMESTIC & INTERNATIONAL PACKERS & MOVERS
12/293,Mtp Road Tel: 93442-38677. 9.30am-6pm.
TRANZPAC RELOCATIONS 23, Chinna Subbanna Gounder Layout, Saibaba Colony; Tel: 90478-94545
AGARWAL PACKERS & MOVERS 131, Siva Subramanyam Road, RS Puram Tel: 93600-88604, 9am–5.30pm.
Coming to take Indian foodies by storm!
100% halal fried chicken fast food chain US Fried Chicken is India’s answer to delicious, finger-licking popular fried chicken
US FRIED CHICKEN TASTE OF INDIA
Magic of USA - Made in India
BY SMITI JAIN NARAYANFrom the creators of TN43, comes another path-breaking chain with delicious, fingerlicking fried chicken. Come, be part of US Fried Chicken – a not-to-be-missed business opportunity for Franchisees.
When it comes to the American taste of fried chicken, now you can relish the same taste you love – but made in India with the best value for money. Give in to the temptation of the ditto US taste with US Fried Chicken.
From the people that brought the path-breaking TN43 chain of restaurants across Tamil Nadu, now there is this new venture called US Fried Chicken, all set to take Coimbatore and Tamil Nadu by storm, and then spread to the whole country to make it a national level chain in the food space, with the USP of irresistible tastes at pocket-friendly prices.
Three visionary men got together to start this venture called US Fried Chicken – namely, Mr Mujeeb Rahman, Mr Umapathy and Mr Mohan. With their focus set on making US Fried Chicken the No. 1 chicken fast food brand across India, it is a great investment opportunity for prospective franchisees to put their stock with a sure-fire venture that will sweep across, bringing about a fast food revolution of sorts. In the first phase of the business plan, the market territory will be Tamil Nadu, then it will expand to the whole country, bring about a transformation in the way Indian youngsters flock to feast on fried chicken. And not only that, in the third phase, the ambitious plan of the promoters is to expand their wings even further by making in-roads into the USA market itself, taking the Indian US Fried Chicken to the soil where the fried chicken fast food chain started.
US Fried Chicken brand made in India is juicy, tasty, very attractively packaged, made under the most stringent hygienic conditions, with no artificial flavours added. The packaging especially will be very unique and interesting to draw in the first-time customers and to stand out as an exceptional brand to notice and remember. The best and unique aspect of US Fried Chicken is that it will be 100% certified halal chicken – which no other fast food chain offers. So what the food-lovers get is better quality, best hygiene, drool-worthy taste, attractive look, more quantity
at a more competitive price. What else can one ask for! US Fried Chicken serves up the best deal – taste wise, pocket wise and health wise. This is the speciality of US Fried Chicken that makes it the much better brand of fried chicken to make a beeline for.
With all that US Fried Chicken has to offer, it is set to become the leading fried chicken brand, giving tough competition to any big or small brand in the country. Whether as a franchisee, or as customer, you only stand to gain in every possible way. US Fried Chicken aims at not only teenagers and youngsters who make up about 80% of fried chicken customers, but is also now aimed at all age groups and families. It’s the taste for everyone, cutting across all customer segments.
If you are planning a party and want to order take-away to serve the magical taste everyone loves, then you can confidently turn to US Fried Chicken. Party orders and catering are undertaken for large to small functions and supplied and can also be custom-made to requirement for bigger orders.
US Fried Chicken store itself is going to be very attractively designed to make it the perfect hang-out joint for friends and family as they step out to feast on the finger-licking fare here.
Franchisees can look forward to not only a great venture opportunity to invest in and grow with wings, but also they will get full support from the Promoter company with social media blitz to create a buzz and make US Fried Chicken an enviable business to be a part of. The chain will start with Tamil Nadu metro cities like Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Salem, then go on to create a presence in next tier of cities.
With the USP of 100% halal chicken – something that no other fast food chain offers in entirety –US Fried Chicken has the special position to offer this humane and hygienic way of making chicken.
The kitchen at US Fried Chicken is also unique. It will be a walk-through kitchen that customers can actually see the food being prepared, something that can only be offered if one is 100% confident of one’s hygiene standards and food grade safety. Complete transparency is the key factor that no one else offers.
With new franchisee stores of US Fried Chicken on the anvil, it is also a fantastic time for job
opportunities across all levels of fast food chain business, from managers to waiters and kitchen staff, marketing to accountants, and all other positions which will be a long term boon to employees. The chosen people will be trained on the job to become topof-the-line workers to gain expertise in this line. Think of it as a training ground to learn the best quality service protocols in the industry. So you earn while you learn and hone your skills to the best. An opportunity one should not pass up. There are big openings for staff across all functions, a great opportunity to learn and build your employee fortune.
The menu of US Fried Chicken will offer the signature fried chicken itself, and many other delicious items like pizzas, burgers, different types of rolls and wraps, French fries, salads and more. All at pocketfriendly prices that makes it easy for anyone to walk in and enjoy without feeling the pinch. It will be a truly popular
place where all people can come without hesitancy. The highbrand taste at pocketfriendly prices, with better quality, more quantity, best hygiene, super-tasty items, and suitable for all budgets.
Four different categories of US Fried Chicken is planned to cater to different sizes and segments: Premium store, Executive store, Express store, and Cloud Kitchen. Premium store is for seating 75 people, Executive store will seat 40 customers, Express store as the name suggests is for a quick turnaround will cater to about 10 persons, and Cloud Kitchen will be the space for app-based deliveries like Zomato, Swiggy and others. The whole business is well-planned and well thought out to handle the nitty gritty to the smallest details, and with Mr Mujeeb’s extensive and very successful experience with TN43, already the blueprint for a winning business plan is laid out and ready.
Franchisee expectants can be a part of this golden business opportunity for a nominal outlay of Rs 25 lakh to Rs 75 lakh as their investment. Now is the time to strike while the iron is hot, and call in for details to get a piece of the lucrative pie waiting to be picked up. It’s a whole
new chance from the brand creators of TN43 which became a trendsetting venture model in TN, ruling the market in the last four years of its inception.
US Fried Chicken is also all set to recreate the same path-breaking brand experience and opportunity once again to rule the market with the new wave of magical taste at best value for money.
Tamil Nadu already has fallen in love with TN43, now it’s time to enjoy another round of success with US Fried Chicken and create a storm in the fast food sector.
The Founder Chairman of TN43 and now US Fried Chicken needs no introduction –Mr Mujeeb is the brain and the driving force behind the venture, a most respected TN prominent citizen who is a one-man industry and dynamo to establish, create and flourish. He has his finger on the pulse of people, to know how to create a successful brand, with strong hands and a passion that builds and promotes society as a whole, contributing by creating jobs for staff and workers, providing opportunity for investors and franchisees, and offering a great value-for-money experience to customers.
Mr Mujeeb’s large vision, ambition and passion are the key qualities that created the success of TN43 brand. Now the same far-sighted vision, dynamic ambition and determined passion are in play one again to create the US Fried Chicken brand. Accompanying him on this grand venture is his 25-year old son Zain, a chip of the old block, who will be managing the business from the front. Zain brings his own freshness and enthusiasm to the table, with already a frozen food venture experience in homemade chicken curry, ready-to-eat frozen foods, under the brand name of Home Craves.
US Fried Chicken has its office in Mettupalayam and is all set to tap into a huge market, an opportunity that comes once in a lifetime. Be part of the success story that will redefine the way India consumed fried chicken.
Taste the magic of USA. With the freshness of made in India.
MUCH TO SEE, SIGHTSEE & SEEK
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Coimbatore, the sobriquets keep getting added up. From Textile Hub to Engineering Capital, from Retail City to Manchester of India, this hitherto small town is today a dynamic multibusiness city and well on its way to becoming a sprawling metropolis. That’s not all. Kovai is also a travel haven and a great transit point. Check out the waterfalls, dams, temples, and wildlife sanctuaries on the city outskirts for a wonderful outing. Also, not to be missed are the Agricultural University and Crocodile Farm. Happy exploring.
ANNAMALAI WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
Just 90 kms from Coimbatore, this sanctuary is situated at an altitude of 1,400 metres in the Western Ghats, near Pollachi. Spread over 958 sq. kms, it has various kinds of exotic species like elephants, gaurs, tigers, panthers, sloth bear, pangolins, black headed orioles, green pigeons and civet cats. The Amaravathy reservoir in the Annamalai range has a large number of crocodiles. There are also many places of scenic beauty such as Karain Shola, Anaikunthi shola, Grass hills, waterfalls, groves, teak forests, estates, dams and reservoirs. Arrangements are available at Topslip to take tourists around the sanctuary on elephant back or by van.
ARULMIGU EACHANARI VINAYAGAR
Located 10 kms from Coimbatore on Pollachi Road, it is one of the oldest temples in Coimbatore and dates back to 1500 AD. The Moolavar was meant for Perur Patteshwarar temple and since it got stuck on its way from Madurai, Eachanari became the blessed place. The deity’s height is 6 feet and the width is 3 feet. It is one of the biggest in South India.
ARULMIGU POONDI VELLIYANGIRIANDAVAR
THIRUKOIL
– POONDI
Velliyangiri is a beautiful temple situated in one amongst the five hills of historical importance, just 20 kms from Kovai. The five hills symbolically represent the five different faces of Lord Shiva. This is the only temple where Panchalinga can be seen.
AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY
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
One of the best institutions of its kind in south Asia, the Agricultural University was originally established as an agriculture farm in Saidapet, Chennai. The location was moved to Coimbatore in 1907 and the name was changed to Agricultural
This temple is 40 km from Coimbatore and is known as a pilgrim city and ‘the Banaras of the South’. The Cholas built the Avanashilingeswarar temple during the 12th century. It is the biggest temple of the district and the minute and wellshaped carvings and sculptures are a joy to watch.
AYYAPPAN TEMPLE
The holy Ayyappan temple is revered by both the locals and tourists alike. The magnificent temple was constructed in 1976 by the Sri Dharma Sastha Baktha Jana Sabha. It bears striking resemblance to the Ayyappan temple in Sabarimala.
CSI ALL SOULS’ CHURCH
The CSI All Souls church is 138 years old and one of the oldest buildings in Coimbatore. This structure reflects the gothic revival style of architecture with its pointed arches and is characteristic of an Anglican Parish. The building was consecrated for worship on NOVEMBER27, 1872 by Bishop Gell. Reverend Henry Pope was the first resident Chaplin. The walls are of Ashlar masonry and the steeple houses the belfry. A Porch was added at the western end in 1902 in memory of King Edward VII. The windows are of exquisite stained glass and the church is a unique example of a British church built with materials of the region.
DHYANALINGA
The Dhyanalinga Multi-Religious Temple is situated at Vellingiri foothills about 30kms from Coimbatore. Dhyanalinga was consecrated by mystic and yogi Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev after three years of ‘prana prathista’ (process of charging the idol). Measuring 13 feet, 9 inches, Dhyanalingam is assumed to be the largest mercury-based live linga in the world. In its presence, it requires only minutes to make even those unaware of meditation to experience
a state of deep meditative trance and feel the divine energy that overflows from this glorious form. The free-spanning dome that enshrines the Dhyanalingam measures 77 inches diameter and is the largest of its kind in the world. It is said that this divine instrument radiates seven different qualities on seven different days of the week by which one can derive various benefits.
FLOWER MARKET
Coimbatore’s art of garland-making and its garland makers hold a special place in south India. The art has grown to such prominence that it has fuelled a dedicated flower market. The fragrance of lilies, jasmines, roses, lotuses and native flowers like shenbagam are a treat to the factory senses. One can spend hours watching the nimble movement of the flower artists as they tread wreaths, hair adornments and garlands.
FOREST COLLEGE MUSEUM
Spread over 66 hectares, the Southern forest ranger’s college is one of the oldest institutions of its kind in the country. Situated 3.5 kms from the Coimbatore Railway Station, it is worth a visit to see Museum of Natural History which is housed within the College campus. The museum and the neighbouring Botanical Garden have nearly 300 species of rare and endangered plants. Apart from plants, the museum also has an interesting collection of different minerals, rocks, pests, snakes, insects and fungal diseases that afflict plants and trees.
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.
INFANT JESUS CHURCH
Kovaipudur or rather Kuniamuthur and areas South and West of Palghat Road was earlier attached to the Cathedral parish. Bishop Visuwaram was searching for a suitable site on the National Highway of this area, but he died before it was realised. It was attached to Madukkarai Parish and since NOVEMBER1976, a Sunday mass is being conducted for the Special Protection Force. With civilian housing colonies mushrooming all over, a site was bought by the Diocese, with the picturesque back-drop of Vellingiri hills to the west.
Kovai Pudur Tel: 260-7157.
GD NAIDU MUSEUM
KASTHURI SREENIVASAN TRUST ART
GALLERY AND TEXTILE MUSEUM
Avinashi Road, Tel: 257-4110
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.
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 sagesGowmuni 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.
FESTIVALS
The Mariamman festivals, at the city’s numerous Amman temples, is a major event in Kovai in the summer. This is one of the most popular festivals celebrated along with Koniamman temple car festival. Car festivals at the Karamadai temple and the famous Avinashi temple attract a large attendance. Traditional Hindu festivals like Pongal, Deepavali are major events. Ayudha pooja is an important festival. All commercial establishments are cleaned and painted (machines and vehicles are washed), concluding with a pooja.
TOP SLIP
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.
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.
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.
Mahaveers THESILKPEOPLE
Relish authentic Indian fare at Peacock, the speciality restaurant
BY SMITI JAIN NARAYANPeacock dishes up speciality cuisines from North and South India
Leading hotel Le Meridien’s Peacock in Coimbatore is a top authentic Indian speciality restaurant in the category of North Indian Restaurants in the city.
The well-known and most-loved establishment, Peacock acts as a one-stop destination servicing customers both local and from other parts of Coimbatore. Over the course of its journey, the belief that customer satisfaction is as important as their products and services, has helped this restaurant garner a vast base of customers, which continues to grow with each passing day.
In Coimbatore, Peacock restaurant at Le Meridien hotel is situated in the prime location of Neelambur. So no matter where you are coming from, it is most easily accessible from everywhere, being well connected with transport availability.
Peacock is open for dinner from 7pm to 11pm every day.
Banquets par excellence to host functions seamlessly
Le Meridien, Coimbatore is set in a picturesque harmony of comfort and luxury. The wedding resort offers an unmatched hospitality with a thoughtfully curated venue for your special occasion. This 5-star property’s hospitality team takes pride in providing a venue so beautiful to behold and in taking care of their guests genuinely so that each event held there is an experience to cherish.
Apart from the best possible venue itself, Le Meridien Coimbatore offers value added services such as Wedding Food & Beverage Catering, Wedding Decorators, Lights, DJ and more. The wedding party is free to bring in Wedding Photographers and Videographers, and other wedding related services to decorate the wedding venue in accordance with their desires.
A grand wedding venue like Le Meridien makes for an ideal location for a small-sized to a medium-sized wedding. The hospitality here offers a welcoming and personalised service backed by skilled, professional, and technical support, making it your dream wedding venue for all nuptial celebrations.
Le Meridien is your go-to destination for hosting memorable, seamlessly orchestrated functions.
You can choose from a range of halls for the venue, depending upon your requirement:
The indoor Banquet Hall Grand Kovai Ballroom, with a seating capacity for 650 guests and space for 1500 floating guests.
The indoor Banquet Hall Grand Kovai Ballroom I, with a seating capacity for 180 guests and space for 450 floating guests.
The indoor Banquet Hall Grand Kovai Ballroom II, with a seating capacity for 180 guests and space for 450 floating guests.
The indoor Banquet Hall Grand Kovai Ballroom III, with a seating capacity for 180 guests and space for 450 floating guests.
The indoor Banquet Hall Grand Kovai Ballroom I+II, with a seating capacity for 350 guests and space for 750 floating guests.
The indoor Banquet Hall Grand Kovai Ballroom III+IV, with a seating capacity for 350 guests and space for 800 floating guests.
The indoor Banquet Hall Ruby, with a seating capacity for 50 guests and space for 100 floating guests.
The indoor Banquet Hall Crystal, with a seating capacity for 60 guests and space for 120 floating guests.
WithCoimbatore on the textile and industrial map, you have non-residents flooding in to cut deals, attend conferences or just take a slice of India. For business visitors on short trips, budget hotels are a smart option. These places offer no frills in terms of room service or conference facilities, but more than make up in smart, clean, comfortable accommodation with en-suite bathrooms. The many four-star and five-star hotels dotting the Coimbatore cityscape offer the best amenities in luxury, style, and convenience, making your stay a true home away from home.
FIVE STAR DELUXE HOTELS
LE MERIDIEN
762, Avinashi Road Tel: 236-4343 Rs 5000-50,000.
254 trendy rooms of world class facilities and amenities in its guestrooms and meeting rooms. 3 signature restaurants, 3 splendid bars, 3 meal restaurant, café and a wellequipped business centre.
THE RESIDENCY TOWERS
1076, Avinashi Road Tel: 224-1414, Rs 5500-50,000++. 5 star deluxe luxury hotel offers spacious and comfortable rooms with thematic interiors. Located on a major arterial road which is just 20 minutes drive from the airport.
FIVE STAR HOTELS
VIVANTA - COIMBATORE
105, Race Course Road Tel: 668- 1000, Rs 5,00050,000.
WELCOMHOTEL COIMBATORE 1266/44, West Club Road, Race Course Tel: 457-5004. Rs 7000+ tax.
RADISSON BLU COIMBATORE 164-165, Avinashi Road, Peelamedu Tel: 222-6000, 95855-95315 Rs 6000-25,000+tax.
FOUR STAR HOTELS
HASH SIX HOTELS
257, Mettupalayam Road, Saibaba Colony; Tel: 455-1555. Rs 4000-7499+
FAIRFIELD BY MARRIOTT 469/2B, Sitra, Airport Road Tel: 664 -4300. Rs. 4800 ++
HOTEL CAG PRIDE 312, Bharathiyar Road Tel: 431-7777, Rs 3800-5400++
GOKULAM PARK 116/2, Avinashi Road, Mylampatti, Chinnayampalayam Post Tel: 262-6030, Rs Rs 3500-15000++
ZONE BY THE PARK 33/3, Avinashi Rd, Near Lakshmi Mills Signal Tel: 400-5000 Rs 4000-7499 + tax.
LEMON TREE HOTEL 173/3 & 174/4, Sri Rangalu Naidu Farms, Vilankurichi Road, Kalapatti; Tel: 220-5666, 86681-19970, Rs 3500-8000++.
THREE STAR HOTELS POPPYS VISTA
Avinashi Road, Tirupur; Tel: 04296-354-300, Rs 3600-7450. Enjoy peaceful stay in spacious bedrooms housed in double storey units spread across lush landscaping. Offer 24 hours check in/checkout facility, all day restaurant, outdoor pool & gym.
POPPYS TOWER
Race course Road; Tel: 434-6644, Rs 3000–5000 + taxes Superbly located at Race Course. 24 hours check in/check out for direct room bookings well appointed premium and club rooms, rooftop restaurant and cocktail lounge bar. 40 minutes to Coimbatore international Airport. reservationcbe@poppystower.com www.the poppyshotel.com
METRO
PARK INN
1000, Raja Street, Town Hall Tel: 420-3555, Rs 1500-4500+. Modern conveniences with traditional hospitality, close to business centres, shopping malls. Well-furnished a/c rooms with TV, direct dialling, safety locker, Wi-Fi, doctor on call. 24 hour coffee shop, rooftop restaurant, well-stocked bar, conference hall, travel desk, spa, fitness centre. Special rooms for the physically challenged.
THE GRAND REGENT 708, Avinashi Road Tel: 429-4455, 429-4444, Rs 3500-6500. A business class hotel with four star facilities operating from Avinashi Road, the most happening road of Coimbatore city.
HOTEL THEJAS PAARADISE 473, Kamaraj Road, Ramanuja Nagar Tel: 257-3993/94. Rs 1400-2750. Luxury and comfort rooms with complimentary breakfast, free wifi, restaurant, car parking. Close to tidel park, ESI medical hospital & college, codissa trade centre, airport. Well suitable for business travellers.
HOTEL SBS GRAND 58 DJ Nagar, Masakalipalayam Road, Hope College Tel: 433-4447, 98422-76111. Rs 2636–5500+
HOTEL CHENTHUR PARK 10/1-9, Avinashi Road, Near Coimbatore Airport, SITRA Tel: 427-9111/333. Rs 3500-8500+
THE ORBIS HOTEL 1562, Avinashi Road, Hope College, Peelamedu Tel: 439-9988, 439-7676, 96777-15900, Rs 3300-4250.
HOTEL GRAND TREE 65, Lajapathirai Street, Ramnagar; Tel: 355-8664, 94886-85881, Rs 2190–Rs 3140.
THE ACACIA HOTEL 2/177C, Avinashi Road, Chinniyampalayam, Tel: 96595-88999.Rs 2000–3500
HOTEL MAHI’S GATEWAY 5, Avinashi Road, Goldwin’s, Civil Aerodrome (PO) Tel: 262-7444, 262-7666, Rs 2500-4000.
ZIP BY SPREE HOTELS MANGALA INTERNATIONAL 340, Nehru Street, Pera Naidu Layout, Ram Nagar; Tel: 223-2012, Rs 1500-2000++.
SPS GRAND INN 127, Gokale Street, Ram Nagar; Tel: 223-6666, Rs 3000-5000
HOTEL HERITAGE INN 73, Sivasamy Road, Ramnagar Tel: 223-1451/9200, Rs 2200-3500.
JENNEYS RESIDENCY 2/2, Avinashi Road, Civil Aerodrome Post Tel: 433-5777, Rs 7400 to Rs 7499+
VIJAY PARK INN 101, Senguptha Street , Ram Nagar Tel: 73737-88822, Rs.2750 + taxes
GRAND PLAZA 58, Geetha Hall Road Tel: 99527-10004. Rs 2000-4100
HOTEL IBIS COIMBATORE CITY CENTRE Lakshmi Mills Junction, Puliakulam Road, Tel: 711-7666. Rs 2999-3499.
HOTEL JUMP IN & OUT 21B, Avinashi Road, Sitra, Civil Aerodrome Post; Tel: 98940-93453, Rs Rs 2800-4000+.
HOTEL LE GRAND 196, Gokale Street, Ram Nagar; Tel: 223-0202, Rs 2000-3500.
VINAYAK HOTEL 61, Geetha Hall Road Tel: 94865-55555, Rs 850-3500+
SVARGA RESIDENCY 85, 1A Arun Nagar, Maruthamalai Main Road, Vadavalli Tel: 242-6655, Rs 1999-3499.
HOTEL SRIRAM INTERNATIONAL 18 & 19, State Bank Road Tel: 497-4442 Rs 1500-2499 ++
HOTEL THAAI 27, RHR Building, State Bank Road Tel: 439-1391, Rs 1500-3000++.
HOTEL LANDMARK 353/1, Bharathiar Road, Gandhipuram Bus Stand; Tel: 73730-44411, 11am-11.30pm. Rs 1800-2900+.
SREE ANNAPOORNA HOTELS 75, East Arokiasamy Road, RS Puram Tel: 452-2333, Rs 1500-2900++.
HOTEL SRI ASWINI DELUX 6 & 7, Kalingarayan Street, Ramnagar Tel: 223-8771/72, Rs 990-2750.
BUDGET HOTELS
HOTEL SRI KALIAPPA 262 & 263, Cross Cut Road, Gandhipuram; Tel: 94437-30244, Rs 700 onwards.
SBS LODGE 155, 157, Avinashi Road, Civil Aerodrome Post; Tel: 257-2630, 98422-76111, Rs 800-1500.
AIBA REGENCY
28A, Geetha Hall Road Tel: 230-3737 98942-76989. Rs 800-2500.
ISTAY
5, Devi & Co Lane, Near Railway Station; Tel: 230-0000, Rs 2100++
HOTEL CITY TOWER 56, Sivasamy Road, Ramnagar; Tel: 423-6999, 223-0681, Rs 1450-5000+.
HOTEL GEO GRANDE
890, 11th Street, Cross Cut Road, Tatabad Tel: 437-2345, Rs 1456.
SERVICE APARTMENTS
RESORTS
ISHTA
11/1, East Venkatasamy Road, RS Puram; Tel: 98946-39777, Checkout time is 24 hrs. Rs 2500-7500. 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 2 BHK & 3 BHK apartments. With close proximityto commercial area your stay becomes so convenient. Apartments are fully furnished with kitchen facility, makes you feel at home. www.ishtashortstay.com
HIVE
71-72, Hindustan Ave, Nava India, Avinashi Road Tel: 98422-13849, Rs 1650-3300+tax.
CRYSTAL LAKE SERVICE APARTMENT
5/6, Raja Street, Nanjappa Nagar, Singanallur; Tel: 496-1144, 12pm-11am. Rs 1800-6300.
TULIP HOMES
48, Rajiv Gandhi Nagar, Sowripalayam Main Road Tel: 259-0112, Rs 1800-3600.
CORNER STAY
4/1, Abdul Rahim Road, Race Course
Tel: 81440-22113 Rs 1999-2999,12pm-12am.
DVARA SIRUVANI
Perumal Kovil Pathy, Near Karunya Post
Tel : 73391-11222, 98946-11958, approx Rs 9500++.
BLACK THUNDER RESORT
Ooty Main Road, Mettupalayam Tel: 97891-88866, Rs 4838-6136
GREAT MOUNT RESORTS
Meenakari Road, Vazhaikombu Nagoor Village, Pollachi Tel: 94890-46005, Rs 8399
THE DENSE FARM COTTAGE
Top Slip Road, Senthumadai, Pollachi Tel: 97900-41415, Rs 7000.
MY VILLAGE - ECO RURAL RESORT Opp Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, Anaikatti Post; Tel: 222-8000, 2pm-12noon, Rs 8450+
SR JUNGLE RESORT 927, KK Nagar Main Road, Anaikatti; Tel: 96555-12345, 2pm-12noon, Rs 7500++
TUSKERS – HILL BY POPPYS
Sholayoor Panchayat, 1412/2, 1412/3 Varagampadi Village, Anaikatti; Tel: 95141-42222, 24 hours, Rs 5500+
A GASTRONOME’S DELIGHT
Foodies
in Coimbatore are known to travel long distances, if only to sample the best rasamrice or biryani in town. Adding to their sense of adventure is that they don’t have to leave the city to sample the world’s kitchens, be it Mexican, Thai, Chinese, Italian, American or Pan-Asian. But the best food in Kovai is the local finger-licking good South Indian fare: idlis, dosas, utthappam, rice, sambar, rasam and yoghurt either served on a sparkling stainless-steel plate or a banana leaf. And the musthave Madras Filter Coffee which is the best concoction to fill you with vigour and vivre! There is lots more of typical dishes to be savoured... payasam, kootu, koozh, puttu
go on this culinary journey of joy!
SOUTH INDIAN
SHREE ANANDHAAS
• Lakshmi Mill Junction Tel: 87540-97777
• Avinashi Road, Opp KMCH Tel: 98943-76666
• Sundarapuram Tel: 98941-83333
• Vadavalli Tel: 98947-76666
• RS Puram Tel: 98943-83333
• Near Gandhipuram Signal Tel: 98943-23333
• Brook Fields Food Court Tel: 82207-61144
• Sri Krishna Engg College Tel: 98940-29888
• Ram Nagar Tel: 96007-04444, 6am-9pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 250.
SREE ANNAPOORNA SREE GOWRISHANKAR
•Central Kitchen Tel: 452-2444, 243-7722
•Central Bus Stand Tel: 437-7616
•Cross Cut Road Tel: 437-7618
•Ganapathy Tel: 421-0128
•Avinashi Road Tel: 420-2024
•Peelamedu Tel: 439-7226
•Peoples Park Tel: 439-2117
•Prozone Mall Tel: 662-8306
•RS Puram Tel: 452-2333, 436-7474
•Raja Street Tel: 435-5810
•Sri Lakshmi Complex Tel: 431-1619
•Sri Valli Complex Tel: 438-4664
•Tidal Park Tel: 297-4444
•Town Hall Tel: 435-5801
•Airport Tel: 73975-12221, 6am-10pm, Avg meal for two, Rs 500.
HOTEL JUNIOR KUPPANNA
•Raja Street, Townhall; Tel: 221-0671, •Nava India; Tel: 99940-26000, 11.30am-9pm.
•GN Mills: Tel: 99940-96000
•Civil Aerodrome Post; Tel: 498-0005, •Sarojini Street, Ramnagar;Tel: 223-5771, •Trichy Road, Ramanathapuram; Tel: 99408-22444, 12pm-10.30pm.
HOTEL SRI SURYA
874, Ramanathapuram, Trichy Road Tel: 99527-44844, 12pm-10pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 600.
COURTALLAM BORDER RAHMATH KADAI
74, Race Course; Tel: 420-3777, 11.30am-11pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 500.
HOTEL RHR
l 27, RHR Buildings, State Bank Road
Tel: 230-2736, 439-1391
l 1934, Trichy Road, Ramanathapuram Tel: 439-5736 l Royal Theatre Entrance Town Hall Tel: 94437-30274 6am-10.30pm.
Avg meal for two, Rs 350.
VALARMATHI 207/A, CSI Compound, Race Course Tel: 427-1190, 98434-11190, 6pm-9.30pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 600.
THE VILLAGE 61, RR Layout, RS Puram, Tel: 98439-77699, 7am-11pm. Avg meal for two, Rs.400.
MALABAR RESTAURANT 7, Behind Bus Stand, Sastri Road, Gandhipuram,Tel:80152-50003, 12noon–10:30pm, Avg meal for two Rs.500.
RAMESH MESS 126, Alagesan Road, SB Colony, Saibaba Colony, Tel:2441533,7am–10pm, Avg meal for two Rs.500
RAMDEV DHABA 515, Avinashi Road, Avinashi Road Neelambur Tel:94860-32283, 12noon10pm,Avg meal for two Rs.400.
DEWZ
The Orbis Hotel, 1562 Avinashi Road, Hope College Tel: 439-9988, 7am-11pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 700.
NORTH INDIAN
PEACOCK
Le Meridien, 762, Avinashi Road, Neelambur Tel: 236-4343. A rich diversity of authentic Indian cuisine flavoured with spices and condiments from across the country. Offering exclusivity to guests with two private dining rooms. a la carte.
BALLE BALLE 30, Bharathi Park Cross 2, Jawahar Nagar, Saibaba Colony; Tel: 96553-12121, 12.30pm-3.30pm & 6.30pm-10pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 500.
YARI •369, Bharathi Park 6th Cross, Saibaba Colony’; Tel: 96554-12121, 12noon-10pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 400.
THE PUNJAB EXPRESS 249, 1st Floor, TV Swamy Road East, RS Puram; Tel: 63697-66718, 12noon-10pm Avg meal for two, Rs 500.
WELCOMCAFE KOVAI 1266/14 West Club Road, Race Course,Tel:222-6555,7am – 11:30pm Avg meal for two Rs.900.
AB’S - ABSOLUTE BARBECUE 1095, First Floor, Vignesvar Cresta, Avinashi Road, Lakshmi Mills, Tel:73373-83763, 10:30am – 11pm, Avg meal for two Rs.1400.
TEASE 105, Vivanta Coimbatore, Race Course,Tel:98950-5322411am – 11pm, Avg meal for two Rs.4000.
FUNC - #6 HOTELS 257, Opposite Sai Baba Kovil, Mettuppalayam Road, Saibaba Colony,Tel:96297-77302,11am – 12midnight,Avg meal for two Rs.1500.
FABCAFE BY FABINDIA
Plot 9, New T.S. 1381, 1382/16 & 1382/17, Part Door 184, Race Course, Tel:420-2084 ,10am – 10pm,Avg meal for two Rs.1200. THAT’S Y FOOD 24/49, TV Swamy (East), RS Puram Tel: 90474-76316, 12noon-9.45pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 1400.
MULTI-CUISINE LATEST RECIPE
Le Meridien, 762, Avinashi Road, Neelambur Tel: 236-4343. Vibrant dining, with world cuisine buffet and live stations for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Also signature a la carte dishes. Large and lavish Sunday brunch. 7am-10.30am, 12.30pm-3.30pm and 6.30pm-11pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 2200..
INDCHICOO
Poppys Tower, Race Course; Tel: 434-6644, 96007-99881. 12.30pm3.30pm,6.30pm-11.30pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 1600. Global Cuisines, Alfresco dining at the Rooftop and live western music at dinner. Avg meal for two, Rs 1600.
SAFFRON
Poppys Tower, Kumaran Road, Tirupur; Tel: 0421- 220-2752, 7am-11pm, All in One Offers for All Occasions. Ample car parking. Avg meal for two, Rs 800.
EDELWEISS RESTAURANT & LAWN
Poppys vista, Avinashi Road, Tirupur; Tel: 04296-354300, 7am- 11.30pm. All day dining restaurant and lawn with Children’s play area serving excellent International and local cuisines at great value. Ample parking available. Avg meal for two, Rs 1000.
PAVILION
The Residency Towers, 1076, Avinashi Road; Tel: 224-1414, 7am-11pm. Serving global cuisine, offering and elaborate buffet for breakfast, lunch, dinner. A la carte option is also available. Sunday brunch 12.30pm-4pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 2000.
ANNALAKSHMI RESTAURANT
3rd Floor, Pazhamudir Nilayam Building, 41, Govt Arts College Road; Tel: 230-2142, 420-4213, 12noon-3.30pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 800
BARBEQUE NATION
Metro Park Inn, 1000, Raja Street, 6th Floor, Town Hall Tel: 89398-78487, 11.30am-4.30pm, 6pm-10.30pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 1200.
SEASONS
Radission Blu, 164-165, Avinashi Road, Peelamedu Tel:222-6000. 12noon-3.30pm & 7pm-10pm. Avg meal for two Rs.1000 ++ LATITUDE
Vivanta - COIMBATORE , 105, Race Course Road, Gopalapuram Tel: 668-1000, 11.30am to 11am. Avg cost for two, Rs 2300++ 24/7
BYTES
Gokulam Park, 116/2, Avinashi Road, Mylampatti, Chinnayampalayam Post Tel: 262-6030. 24hrs. Avg meal for two Rs 2000.
TIFFINYS
Hotel Alankar Grande, 10, Ram Nagar Tel: 437-8888, 7am-10.30am, 12.30pm-3pm, 7.30pm-11pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 1500.
CREAM CENTRE 180, TS Road, Race Course Tel: 434-8889, 98430-48091, 11.30am-3.30pm & 6.30pm10pm Avg meal for two, Rs 1000.
GARDEN COUNTRY
Hotel Grand Tree, 65, Lajapathirai Street, Ramnagar; Te: 94886-85881, 8am-11pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 700.
GOLDEN CROP
Hotel CAG Pride, 312, Bharathiar Road Tel: 431-7777, 8am-10pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 800.
THALLASSERY RESTAURANT
HMPR Street, Ukkadam; Tel: 221-8111, 97616-99222, 7am-11pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 500.
HARI BHAVANAM
•2, Bharathi Colony, Peelamedu Tel: 95666-33100, 99944-43543, •4th Street, Gandhipuram Tel: 98943-71111, •RTO Office Tel: 98947-01300 •Goldwins Tel: 97513-99000, 96777-15111, •Prozone Mall Tel: 77089-10005, 98431-71111•Brookfields: Tel: 99449-22258 11.30am-10.30pm, Avg meal for two, Rs 500.
HONEY DEW Hotel Chenthur Park, 10/1-9 Avinashi Road, Near Coimbatore Airport, SITRA Tel: 427-9111/ 333. 12noon-8pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 1000.
ORCHID Park Plaza, 90/62, Geetha Hall Road Tel: 436-4646, 7am-10.30am, 12-3pm, 7pm–10 pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 500.
PARUVAA
Heritage Inn, 73, Sivasamy Road, Ramanagar Tel: 223-1451, 11am-10.30pm, Avg meal for two, Rs 950.
DINE AND WINE
Grand Plaza, 58B, Railway Station, Geetha Hall Road Tel: 230-1111, 7am-11pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 500.
ON THE GO 167, Race Course Road Tel: 452-0116/7 12.30pm-3pm. 7pm-10.30pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 800.
PALMS
Hotel Rathna Residency, 355, Variety Hall Road Tel: 422-5666,6pm-8pm. Avg meal for two,Rs 850.
FOUR CUPS FUSION VEG DINING
Fortune Suites, 1st Floor, Above Poppat Jamal, 134, East Periasamy Road, RS Puram; Tel: 4392-929,12.30pm-3.30pm & 7.30pm10.30pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 550.
KADHAMBHAM
571, Dr Alagappa Chettiar Road, Hudco Colony, Tatabad; Tel: 98433-41001, 11am to 12noon. Avg meal for two, Rs 600.
OCEAN’S LOUNGE 950/3-9550/4, Nishanth Plaza, 1st Floor, East Venkatasamy Road, RS Puram Tel:98401-04663,12noon10.30pm,Avg meal for two Rs.800.
NORTH WEST FRONTIER
AFGHAN GRILL
The Residency Towers, 1076, Avinashi Road Tel: 224-1414, 7pm-12am Open-to-sky barbecue evening restaurant by the poolside. Open only for dinner in a romantic setting. Avg meal for two, Rs 2000
CONTINENTAL
10 DOWNING STREET
The Arcadia, Goldwins, 4th Avinashi Road, Chinniayam palayam, Tel:95663-61616,12noon–12midnight, Avg meal for two Rs.800.
THE CAVERN @312 312, New Siddhapudur, Bharathiyar Road, Gandhipuram,Tel:99443-41828, 12noon–10:30pm, Avg meal for two Rs.1300.
ROLLING DOUGH CAFE 1261, First Floor, Sri Hari Building, Nava India, Avinashi, Peelamedu, 11am – 11pm,Tel:9362636969, Avg meal for two Rs.500.
THE FRENCH DOOR 102, West Bhashyakaralu Road, RS Puram; Tel: 254-8400, 12noon-8pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 1500++
BIRD ON TREE
28, Opposite circuit House,Kamaraj Road, Race Course; Tel: 98658-31000, 12noon-3.30pm & 7pm-10pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 1200.
CHETTINAD
CHETTINAD
CANTEEN
49, Bharathi Park Cross 2, Jawahar Nagar; Tel: 99442-21080, 12.30pm-3pm & 7pm10pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 1600.
PATTUKOTTAI MESS
48, TV Swamy Road West, R.S. Puram; Tel: 87606-77774, 12noon-4pm & 7.30-9pm, Avg meal for two, Rs 600.
ANJAPPAR CHETTINAD RESTAURANT
356, Bharathiar Road, Gandhipuram; Tel: 252-4441, 11am-11pm, Avg meal for two, Rs 700.
HOTEL KANNAPPA
Vignesh Towers, Sathy Road, Ganapathy; Tel: 95008-44944, 12.30pm-6pm, Avg meal for two, Rs 500.
HOTEL ATCHAYAA CHETTINAD
577, DB Road, RS Puram; Tel: 255-0172, 12.30pm-6pm, Avg meal for two, Rs 400.
ITALIAN
FAVOLA
Le Meridien, 762, Avinashi Road, Neelambur; Tel: 236-4343, 7am-8pm. The authentic taste of Italy. Rustic interiors overlooking the pool. Stone fire oven pizzas, antipasti, pasta, salads, seafood, poultry, red meats, desserts and international wines. 7pm-11pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 2000.
BOOM CAFE
365, KMS Building, Avinashi Road, Peelamedu, Tel: 497-1212, 11am-10.30pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 500.
LA MENSA ETHINIC ITALIAN PIZZA PASTA
Nava India, Peelamedu; Tel: 496-1818, 11am-12midnight. Avg meal for two, Rs 800.
SYMPHONY
The Grand Regent, 708, Avinashi Road, Race Course,Tel:96008-96665. 7am–10am, 12noon–3pm, 7pm–11pm, Avg meal for two Rs.1200.
PAN ASIAN
BAMBOO PAN ASIAN
Ponnaiyarajapuram Park, 13, Sri Nagar; Tel: 80565-66617, 12.30-3pm & 7pm10.30pm, Avg meal for two, Rs 650. TO ADVERTISE CONTACT: 98450-56103
The King of food industry
Mujeeb-Ur-RahmanASIATIQUE
4, Avinashi Road, Goldwins, Poongothai Nagar, Civil Aerodrome Post; Tel: 96009-60455, 12noon-3.30pm & 6.30pm-11pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 1000.
CHINESE
CHIN CHIN
The Residency Towers, 1076, Avinashi Road Tel: 224-1414, 12.30pm8.30pm. The best Chinese cuisine in town. Chef’s signature dishes like Drums of Heaven, Honey Chilly Lotus stem, Dimsums and Fried Ice Cream. Private dining room can seat 16 people. Avg meal for two, Rs 2500.
NINHAO
276B, NSR Road, Saibaba Colony; Tel: 244-5652, 12noon-11pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 800
CHINA VALLEY
1197, Trichy Road, Ramanathapuram Tel: 230-3279, 11am-3.30pm & 6pm-11pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 500
THE CASCADE
l 479 – B1 , Avinashi Road, Peelamedu; Tel: 256-8888. 12.30–3pm & 7pm–11pm. Avg meal for two, Rs 1200,
CAFÉS
SHIVANJALI CAFÉ
3, New Thillai Nagar, Maruthamalai Road, PN Pudur; Tel: 99524-25643, 12noon–9pm, closed on Mondays. Avg meal for two, Rs 700
CAFÉ TOTARAM
Door-90, 2nd Street, Dr. Jeganathan Nagar, Civil Aerodrome Post, Peelamedu, Tel:90474-76316, 11.30am–10pm, Avg meal for two Rs.500.
LA CAFÉ
130, East Venkataswamy Road, RS Puram; Tel: 293-3333, 11am-10pm, Avg meal for two, Rs 500.
KITES CAFÉ
267, BR Puram, Avinashi Road, Tel: 438-5050, 9am–12midnight. Avg meal for two, Rs 600 CITRUS CAFÉ 173/3 & 174/4, Sri Rangalu Naidu Farms, Vilankurichi Road, Kalapatti; Tel: 220-5666, 88502-65565. 24hrs. Avg meal for two, Rs 1500++
TEA HOUSE
CHAI N GUPSHUP 201, Sambantham Road (East), RS Puram; Tel: 436-9848, 9.30am-7.45pm. Avg cost for two, Rs 250.
TAPRIWALA - THE CONTEMPORARY
TEA CAFE 551-B, Lokamanya Street, D B Road Corner, RS Puram, Tel:8056546022,12noon–10:30pm,Avg meal for two Rs.450.
CUPS & CHAOS 122, 1, Venkatasamy Road West, RS Puram, Tel:96003-33577, 11am–11pm,Avg meal for two Rs.400.
TEA LOUNGE
Radission Blu , 164-165, Avinashi Road, Peelamedu; Tel:222-6000 , 24hrs
The right place to order rich cakes with choices, breads, exotic chocolates and nippy bites with mind refreshing tea and coffee.
BAKERS
KRAVE
The Residency Towers,1076, Avinashi Road; Tel: 224-1414, 9am-9pm. The ultimate place to order cakes of your fantasy. Offers quick bites like samosa, sandwiches, rolls, mouth-watering chocolates and Gateaux. Bulk orders and eggless items undertaken too.
LONGITUDE 77
Le Meridien, 762, Avinashi Road; Tel: 236-4343.Filled with the rich aroma of freshly-brewed coffee and baked delights, with signature éclairs and panjamiratham (a south Indian fruit dessert).
CHOCKO CHOZA
l18-A, Perriyaswamy Road (East) RS Puram Tel: 436-9437 l 4-479, Avinashi Road, Peelamedu; Tel: 436-9537, 11am-10pm.
SWEET SHOPS
ICE CREAM PARLOURS
SNOWMAN ICE CREAMS 162, Sastri Road; Tel: 223-5257, 9am-9pm.
IBACO
•1392, Avinashi Road, Peelamedu,Tel:98942-65830
•Brookfield Mall,Tel:86106-63869
•Saibaba Colony,Tel:98401-43089 11am-11pm
BOOMERANG
•Opposite IOB Bank, Avinashi Road, Peelamedu,Tel:98434-32151,11am–11pm
AGARWAL SWEET PALACE
•104, Ramachandra Road, RS Puram; Tel: 436-8534, 438-8444, 9am-10pm •Hope College: 138B, Priya Complex, Avinashi Road: Tel: 257-6688, 8am-10pm
•Paal Company, 450, Thadagam Road; Tel: 255-0900, 11am-8.30pm.
•Customer Care: Tel: 438-8444
Celebrations made sweeter with delectable Agarwal laddu, milk, pure ghee, Bengali sweets, cashew, dry fruits sweets, baklava, savories, chats, cookies and chocolates.
Email: agarwalsweetpalace.cbe@gmail.com, Web: www.agarwalsweetpalace.com
SRI KRISHNA SWEETS HOUSE
l 342, Raja Street Tel: 239-9161
l Ramanathapuram; Tel: 231-5747
l Govt Arts College Road; Tel: 221-0747
l Vadavalli; Tel: 242-2633
l Gandhipuram; Tel: 252-0870
l Kovaipudur; Tel: 260-7511. 9.30pm-9pm.
ADYAR ANANDA BHAVAN
•313, Bharathiar Road, Gandhipuram; Tel: 252-1919, 8am-8pm. •Railway Station; Tel: 75500-31117, 7am-10.30pm.
MOONDRU KAMBAM NELLAI MUTHU VILAS SWEETS & BAKES
422A, Palakkad Main Road, Kuniamuthur; Tel: 72000-19129, 9am-10pm. • Gandhipark; Tel: 239-7548, 98422-61717 • Sivanandha Colony; Tel: 438-2266, 97870-19129
•Saibaba Colony; Tel: 495-3545, 96778-84695 • Vysial Street; Tel: 95853-81717•Kovaipudur; Tel: 72000-19129 • Thanneer Pandal Tel: 72000-19129 8am-8pm. House of exclusive Indian sweets, savouries and snacks. Committed to best quality, professionalism, hygiene, service and reliability, with state of the art manufacturing, for complete trust and satisfaction of customers.
praveenshah2010@yahoo.com, www.nellaimuthuvilas.in
•59, Near Voc Park, Nehru Stadium, Tel; 439-2315
•23 A, East TV Swamy Road, RS Puram,Tel:422-0766
•1, SRP Nagar, Saibaba ColonyTel:420-6611
THE SCOOPY JUNCTION 137, Bala Murugan Complex, 1st Floor,Peelamedu, Tel:9566444153, 11am–11pm, KULFISTAN 206, NSR Road, Saibaba Colony, Tel:8754497637, 11am–11:30pm.
ORGANIC FOOD
OTR ORGANIC 9, Raja Annamalai Road, Saibaba Colony; Tel: 99946-63550, 97912-11979, 10am1.15pm, 5.30pm-9pm.
SREEVATSA ORGANIC FARM PRODUCTS
•7/1A, Mettupalayam Road; Tel: 94890-52570
•GN Mills; Tel: 264-2150
•Saravanampatti; Tel: 89738-20929 8am-9pm.
DAMS ORGANIC FOODS
1/441-A, Kothari Nagar, Thoppampatty Pirivu, Vadamadurai, Kurudampalayam Tel: 94426-52068, 9am-6.30pm.
OTR ORGANIC 26, Alagesan Rd Number 2, S.R.P Nagar, Saibaba Colony,Tel:97912 11979, 9.30am-9pm.
RETAIL THERAPY
With
Coimbatore being a textile hub, the world of apparel beckons you like no other. With the neighbouring Tirupur being the manufacturing hub of world-famous clothing brands, it’s only natural to find a thriving retail scene in Kovai. Many MNC brands get their clothes made in the Knit Capital of Tirupur. Then of course the city offers you the best shopping destinations for South Indian Kanjeevarams, silks, apparel, textiles, towels, pure and fashion jewellery and lots more. That’s the charm of Kovai. Shop, shop, shop... till you drop!
MALLS
SHLOKA
Old 50/51, New 54, Race Course Road; Tel: 498-0495. 10am-8pm. Fabulous collections of Kanjivarams, Fancy Designer Sarees, variety Silks, Tussars and Cottons and also exquisite Readymades, Dress Materials and Kurthis
VIVAAH SILKS
BROOKEFIELDS
67-71, Krishnaswamy Road; Tel: 254-9696, 254-0904, 11am-10pm.
FUN REPUBLIC MALL
474, 2nd Floor, Avinashi Road; Tel: 451-8414, 10am-10pm.
PROZONE MALL 201, Sathy Main Road, Sivanandapuram, Saravanampatti; Tel: 662-8111, 11am-9.30pm
SILKS
NALLI SILKS
Old No. 538 New No 66, DB Road, RS Puram; Tel: 255-4567, 495-6567, 9.30am–9pm. One-stop-shop for exquisite Kancheepuram wedding silk sarees and all types of Indian silk sarees, cotton sarees, dress materials, salwar sets and more.
PSR
l 942, Cross Cut Road; Tel: 249-8694, l 100 feet Road; Tel: 249-9954 9.30am-9pm. Exclusive collection crafted by weavers from all parts of India. Kanjivaram silk sarees, soft silk sarees, South India cotton sarees, salwar and kurtis. www.psrsilkindia.com.
MAHAVEERS
9/6, Cross Cut Road, Gandhipuram; Tel: 223-6861/ 4472 9.30am-9pm. The exclusive creations and collection of handcrafted kanjeevaram and banarasi sarees. With a wide range of fancy sarees, salwar suits, lehenga and kurti’s. All kinds of fancy designer sarees.
AAVARANAA
3/2, GD Road, Race Course; Tel: 439-4294, 76049-84298, 9.30am-7.30pm.
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.
36, Venkataramana Road, RS Puram; Tel: 422-1180, 9.30am-8pm. Email: vivaahsilks.cbe@gmail.com
KANCHIPURAM S.M SILKS 546, Cross Cut Road, Gandhipuram; Tel: 249-1900, 9.30am-8pm
SHANTHALA
41B, West Bhashyakaralu Road, RS Puram; Tel: 427-2666, 10am-9pm.
TULSI VATIKA 730 C/2, Avinashi Road, Near Hotel Residency; Tel: 435-4660. 439-4660
ANYA • 12, Lokamanya Street East, RS Puram; Tel: 254-9690, 96009-73736
BHARANI PATTU CENTRE 130, Rajaji Street, Kannan Departmental Store Building, Cross Cut Road; Tel: 98427-33233, LAKSHMI SILKS 16-18, Sri Lakshmi Complex, Cross Cut Road, Gandhipuram Tel: 223-5016. 9.30am-9pm
KANAKAVALLI SILKS 1, GD Naidu Street, Race Course; Tel: 97910-18484.10am-8pm.
MANTRA THE DESIGN STUDIO 66, Venkataswamy Road, West RS Puram, Tel: 420-0009, 10am–7pm.
SRI GANAPATHY SILKS l 1057, Gandhipuram; Tel: 223-3445 l Oppanakkara Street; Tel: 98422-22713, 8.30am-10.30pm.
GHOSH MAJUMDHER 1, SRP Nagar, Saibaba Colony; Tel: 245-4202, 98430-60373, 10am-8pm.
THE CHENNAI SILKS l 636, Oppanakara Street; Tel: 239-1555 l 966-672, Cross Cut Road, Gandhipuram; Tel: 249-0888, 9.30am-9.30pm.
THARAKARAM SILK HOUSE 11, Sathyamurthy Road, Ramnagar; Tel: 223-0420/1859, 10am–8.30pm.
POTHYS
l 401-402, Oppanakkara Street Tel: 239-9933 l Cross Cut Road, Gandhipuram; Tel: 249-0202, 9am-10pm.
RMKV
F11, Brookefields, 67-71, Krishnaswamy Road; Tel: 225-5105, 11am-9pm.
DIVA SILK LOUNGE 23/24B, Brookfields Mall,Dr Krishnasamy Mudaliyar Road,R.S.Puram, Tel:297-0345
SHREE DEVI TEXTILES 1014, Cross Cut Road, Gandhipuram; Tel: 423-0000 10am-10pm
MALIBOO
34A, Karthi’s Apartment, Ground Floor, Race Course; Tel: 99433-87403, 10am-6pm.
APPAREL
SOCH
S22, Brookefields, 67-71, Krishnaswamy Road
Tel: 225-5044. 10am-10pm.
Prozone Mall, G15B, Sathy Main Road; Tel: 662-8335, 10am-9pm. It is one-stop shop for women interested in traditional and western wear.
ANOKHI
ALG House, Old No. 124, New No. 167, 1st Floor, Race Course Road Tel: 420-2442,420-4221 10am-7.30pm. Contemporary crafted textiles, apparel and accessories, with distinctive block prints and designs, and superior product quality, focussing on revival of traditional crafts and skills.
RITU KUMAR
Globus Arcade, Race Course Road No; 6; Tel: 420-3594. 10am-8.45pm.
BLOMMA
107, Ramachandra Road, RS Puram; Tel: 95977-03555 Singanallur; Tel: 95975-55350, 10am-9pm.
ZUDIO
•605, Avinashi Road, Lakshmi Mills; Tel: 86575-18794, 11am-9.30pm.
•Prozone Mall, Ground Floor, Sathy Main Road; Tel: 90928-59235, 11am-9.30pm.
DRESS DREAMS
493-A, Avinashi Road; Tel: 98948-98348, 10am-8pm.
GO COLOR
• Prozone, Ground Floor, Sathy Main Road; Tel: 93840-31606 • 67-71, G6, Brookefields, Krishnaswamy Road; Tel: 225-5335/5337, 11am-10pm.
G-WORLD
Avinashi Road, Peelamedu Tel: 99400-02835. 9.30am-10.30pm.
LIFESTYLE
l 67-71, Brookfields Krishnaswamy Road Tel: 1800-123-1555 l Prozone; Tel: 1800-123-1555 Weekdays 11am-9.30pm Weekend 10.30am-9.30pm.
LABEL ‘M BY ANU & RESHMA
DB Road, RS Puram Tel - 495-7279 10 a.m. - 8.30 p.m. Sunday open
•S5, 2nd Floor, Brookefields, 67-71, Krishnaswamy Road Tel: 225-5656 • DB Road, RS Puram; 225-5656, 10am-9pm.
GRASP CLOTHINGS
l 1, Thirugana Sambandam Road, Race Course Tel: 420-4039 l Pollachi; Tel : 04259-220515 l Tirupur; Tel: 0421-2233229 l Brookfields; Tel: 225-5755 10am–9.30pm.
BROCADE 555, DB Road, RS Puram; Tel: 254-0550, 10am–9pm.
CLASSIC POLO
• DB Road, RS Puram; Tel: 436-6222, 98431-10071, •S7, Brookefields Mall, Krishnaswamy Road Tel: 225-5303, 10.30am-9.30pm.
ARROW
F21, Brookefields, 67-71, Krishnaswamy Road Tel: 225-5442, 10.30am-9.30pm.
DENCH UNION
54, Bharathi Park, 7th Cross, Near ICICI Bank, Saibaba Colony; Tel: 420-8377,9677917733,
WOODLANDS
F17, Brookefields, 67-71, Krishnaswamy Road Tel: 225-5757, 10am-10pm.
KAIRA 197, Yaseen Complex, Thiruvenkatasamy Road West, RS Puram Tel: 496-0227
PANTALOONS
l Brookfields, 67-71, Krishnaswamy Road Tel: 88677-02996 l Prozone Mall, 201, Sathy Main Road, Sivanandhapuram, Saravanampatti; Tel: 498-0116, 11am-9.30pm.
VAN HEUSEN
•G17B, Brookefields, 67-71, Krishnaswamy Road Tel: 225-5990, •DB Road, RS Puram; Tel: 439-3956 •Prozone; Tel: 662-8234 •Gandhipuram; Tel: 437-8306 10am-9.30pm.
V.
•F5A, Brookefields, 67-71, Krishnaswamy Road; Tel: 225-5992 • DB Road, RS Puram; Tel: 439-3956, 10.30am-9.30pm.
RAYMOND SHOP
l 42/5, Ahuja Towers, TV Swamy Road West, RS Puram Tel: 437-7010 l 849, Cross Cut Road, Gandhipuram Tel: 249-5275, 98940-54241, 10am–9pm.
INDIAN TERRAIN
l 267, Cross Cut Road, Gandhipuram Tel: 437-2653 l F16, 1st Floor, BrookeField Plaza, Brooke Bond Road Tel: 225-5533, PETER ENGLAND
• DB Road, RS Puram; Tel: 420-0686
•F4, Brookefields, 67-71, Krishnaswamy Road Tel: 225-5588, 10am-9.30pm.
LEVIS
G4, Brookefields, 67-71, Krishnaswamy Road Tel: 225-5001, 10am-10pm.
KAJRI
195, 1st Floor, TV Samy Road West, RS Puram; Tel: 254-1234, 10am–9pm.
TOMMY HILFIGER
• Prozone; Tel: 662-8207•G25, Brookefields, 67-71, Krishnaswamy Road; Tel: 225-5994, 10am-9.30pm.
LOUIS PHILIPPE
•DB Road, RS Puram; Tel: 436-7310
•Prozone; Tel: 662-8333
•Race Course; Tel: 222-0995
•G17A, Brookefields, 67-71, Krishnaswamy Road Tel: 225-5311, 10am-10pm.
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
MITRAS
114, West Venkataswamy Road, RS Puram; Tel: 94879-20394, 10am-8pm.
124, Thendral Complex, DB Road, RS Puram; Tel: 88077-10904, 10am-9.30pm.
UNLIMITED
• President Hall, Avinashi Road; Tel: 427-5337•Trichy Road, Ramanathapuram; Tel: 427-3337, 10am-9pm.•Prozone Mall, Sivananthapuram; Tel: 662-8296, 10am-10pm.
SHUBBAM
105/106, Ramachandra Road, RS Puram; Tel: 497-1424, 10am-9pm.
TRIGGER APPAREL LIMITED
l 2, FCI Complex, Karamadai Tel: 04254-235100, 8am-5.15pm l 19, Ranga Villas Mill Compound, Peelamedu; Tel: 1800-890-6840 l Govt Arts College Road; Tel: 1800-890-6840, 9.30am-8pm
RASA BOUTIQUEAND HOBBY STUDIO
510, DB Road, Opp Pazhamudir Nilayam, RS PuramTel: 254-2595, 94426-40063, 10.30am-9.30pm.
WESTSIDE
G12, Ground Floor, Brookefields, 67-71, Krishnaswamy Road Tel: 225-5225/5229, •Prozone Mall, Sathy Main Road; Tel: 6628170, 11am-9.30pm.•237, Avinashi Road, Lakshmi Mills; Tel: 662-8170, 11am-9.30pm. 11am-9pm.
DESIGNER BOUTIQUE
DEV FASHION BRIDAL BLOUSE DESIGNER
37, 9th Street, Tatabad, 100ft Road; Tel: 80985-58923, 80988-20966, 10am-8pm.
Expert in exclusive bridal blouses and customized blouses. Traditional bridal blouses, designer embroidery net blouses , wedding dresses, Aari and Meghan work, hand crafted bridal blouses, kurtis, pattu paavadai set for women and kid. Email: devdiyafashion1018@ gmail.com, Website: devfashiondesigners.com.
ME ‘U’ DESIGNER BOUTIQUE
Near Tidal Park, Thaneer Pandhal Bus Stop, Hope College Tel: 99629-8804. 10am-9pm.
URBAN KALIKA
146, West TV Swamy Road, RS Puram; Tel: 99947-30788. 10am-8pm.
MALGUDI DESIGNS
152, T V Samy Road, RS Puram, Tel: 73733-34448, 10am-9pm
SPORTS APPAREL
HEINI SPORT APPAREL
West Club Road, First Cross, Race Course; Tel: 96299-97834, 451-2123. 10.30am-8.30pm.
DECATHLON NEELAMBUR
GS, 716/2B & 717/2B, Avinashi Road, Neelambur; Tel: 96555-23791.Week days 9am-9pm & Weekend 9am-10pm.
BABY CARE
MAGIZHCHI-THE BABY SHOP
375, 100 Feet Road, Gandhipuram; Tel: 94898- 59086, 9am-7.30pm.
BEST BABY
59A, Ramachandra Road, RS Puram Tel: 437-0461, 9am-9.30pm.
CHILDS PLAY 189, TV Swamy Road West, RS Puram Tel: 439-9111, 10am-9pm.
BORN BABIES 69, East TV Samy Road, RS Puram; Tel: 254-1626, 9.30am-8pm.
FIRSTCRY.COM
490A, Avinashi Road, Nava India; Tel: 96555-00088, 9.30am-8pm
JEWELLERY
SHRI ARTHI JEWELLERY
9/10, Cross-Cut Road, Gandhipuram; Tel: 223-2710, 91507-20700, 10am-8.30pm. One of the best jewellery shop for ottiyanam, bangles, bracelets, necklace, ring, gold coin, chain and pendant. Email: contact@shriarthijewellery.com, website: shriarthijewellery.com
KOTA GOLD 948, Cross Cut Road, Gandhipuram; Tel: 99522-33327, 98945-72727 10.30am-7pm.
DURGAA DIAMONDS & JEWELS
KC Arcade, 1st Floor, 79/2, TV Swamy Road East, RS Puram Tel:255-1777, 435-6939, 10am-8.30pm.
SUMAN JEWELLERY 25, 11th Cross Street, Tatabad; Tel: 249-5036, 8036, 9.30am-9pm.
MEHTA JEWELLERS
Mehta Mansion, 178, DB Road, RS Puram; Tel: 247-2056, 94426-11992, 90430-01008, 9.30am-9.30pm.
TEJASWINI DIAMONDS & JEWELS 333, Singapore Plaza, Cross Cut Road, Gandhipuram; Tel: 495-6820, 10.30am-8pm
TARA JEWELLERY 61, West Bashyakarlu Road, RS Puram; Tel: 254-4224, 98940-10216. 10am-9pm
NEW JEWEL PALACE 72, Lakshmi Complex, Gandhipuram Tel: 223-3334, 9.30am-9.30pm.
VISWA & DEVJI DIAMONDS 16, East TV Swamy Road, RS Puram Tel: 422-3301/2/3, 10am -8.30pm .
MALABAR GOLD 771/1,2, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Road, 100 Feet Road Tel : 249-5222, 249-5666, 10am-10.30pm.
PRINCE JEWELLERY
New No 149A, Gayathri Building, Dr Rajendra Prasad Road, 100 Feet Road, Tel : 249-9990 9.30am-8.30pm
KARPAGAM
l Karpagam Aabarna Maligai, No 7, Cross Cut Road, Tel: 437-7771/2/3, 223-0230
l Karpagam Jewellers, No 491, Cross Cut Road Tel: 450-6001/2/3/4, 10am-8.30pm.
SRI LAKSHMI JEWELLERY 610, Raja Street, Tel: 656-2345, 9.30am-8.00pm.
SUMANGALI JEWELLERS
l 318, Raja Street Tel: 239-1256, 239-6296 l 380, Cross Cut Road, Gandhipuram Tel: 437-8499, 438-0588, 10am–8.30pm.
BARANI JEWELLERY 89, DB Road, RS Puram Tel: 436-8440, 10am–2pm & 3pm–8pm.
JEWEL ONE 284-285, Cross Cut Road, Gandhipuram Tel: 427-3777, 9.30am–8.30pm.
JOYALUKKAS
l 911, Cross Cut Road, Gandhipuram Tel: 249-4777 l 293, Big Bazaar Street; Tel: 235-1916, 10am-9.30pm.
VIHAA DESIGNER JEWELLERY 138, MR Complex, 1st Floor Karuppu Gounder Street, Tel: 435-5575, 230-7388, 10am–9pm.
TANISHQ
• 830, Cross Cut Road, Gandhipuram; Tel: 437-2415, 10am-8pm •52, DB Road, RS Puram; Tel: 255-3045, 10am-8pm,
BHIMA JEWELS
Cross Cut Road, Gandhipuram Tel: 236-2401/2450, 10am–9pm.
AVATHAR JEWELLERS
l 500, Big Bazaar Street Tel: 239-2079
l 653, Raja Street Tel: 239-4318
l 919, 920, Cross Cut Road Tel: 421-2333 9.30am–9pm, Sundays: 10am-7pm.
SREE KUMARAN THANGAMALIGAI
l 555-557, Oppanakara Street Tel: 239-9888
l 636, Oppanakara Street Tel: 230-1555
l 366, NH Road Tel: 239-9183
l 180-180A, 9th Cross Street, Gandhipuram Tel: 248-0222, 9.30am-8.30pm.
JOSCO JEWELLERS
796, Cross Cut Road, Gandhipuram Tel: 248-2222, Mon-Sat 10.15am-9pm, D.A.R JEWELLERY
551, Vysial St, Prakasam,Town Hall, Tel:239-4586. 9am-8pm
PAVIZHAM JEWELLERS
277, Cross Cut Road, Gandhipuram Tel: 223-3849, 9am-9pm.
KHAZANA JEWELLERY
838, Cross Cut Road; Tel: 421-3900, 10.30am-8.30pm.
KIRTILAL KALIDAS JEWELLERS PVT.LTD 913-917, Gandhipuram, Cross Cut Road, Tel: 249-8911, 10am-8pm.
KALYAN JEWELLERS
100 Feet Road, Gandhipuram Tel: 252-8883/8884, 10am–9pm.
R V THANGAMALIGAI
160/10, Srinivasa Trade Center, Ramalingam Road Corner, DB Road, RS Puram Tel: 436-5004, 94434-30080, 10.30am-8.30pm.
ASHOKA JEWELLERS
612, Raja Street Tel: 239-3463, 9.30am-8.30pm, closed on Sundays.
FASHION JEWELLERY
273, Cross Cut Road, Opp Punjab Handloom World,(Near Zimson), Gandhipuram; 10am-9pm.
SILVER PALACE
73,78, 1st Floor, Sri Lakshmi Complex, Cross Cut Road, Gandhipuram; Tel: 223-3534, 9.30am–9pm.
PANCHRATHNA
33, 7th Street, Tatabad Tel: 403-6555, 98422-66555, 10am–8pm.
INNERWEAR
JOCKEY
• F8, Brookefields, 67-71, Krishnaswamy Road Tel: 225-5566/5599 • Cross Cut Road, Gandhipuram Tel: 249-1333. 10am-9.30pm.
PRABHAS INNERWEAR 47, Lakshmi Complex, Cross Cut Road, Gandhipuram Tel: 223-5035, 10am-9.30pm.
NAIDU HALL 578, DB Road, RS Puram Tel: 255-2151, 9.30am-9pm.
INTIMATE DESIRES-THE LINGERIE BOUTIQUE
Brookfields, 2nd Floor, Krishnasamy Road; Tel: 421-3639
LEATHER & ACCESSORIES HIDESIGN
G5, Krishnaswamy Road, Brookefields; Tel: 225-5258, 10am-9.30pm.
VIP LOUNGE
36/1, Ashirwad Complex, DB Road, RS Puram Tel: 254-1365, 10am-9.30pm.
SAMSONITE
l F6, Brookefields, 67-71, Krishnaswamy Road Tel: 225-5235 l TV Swamy Road East, RS Puram; Tel: 436-8236 11am-9pm.
HANDICRAFT & HANDLOOMS
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.
KHADI CRAFT
Avinashi Road, Near Flyover Tel: 230-1051, 10am-8pm, closed on Sundays.
KADHI BHAVAN
73-A, GN Mills Bus Stop, Mettupalayam Main Road Tel: 98422-91991, 10am-9pm.
HANDLOOM HOUSE
101 C, DB Road, RS Puram Tel: 255-2489, 10.30am–8pm.
KALANJALI
201, Lakshmi Complex, 2nd Floor, Cross Cut Road Tel: 93603-41345, 10am-9pm.
KANDASWAMY CHETTIAR & COMPANY 551, Oppanakkar Street Tel: 239-5669, 9.30am-8pm.
FOOTWEAR RELIANCE FOOTPRINT
F9-F10, Brookefields, 67-71, Krishnaswamy Road Tel: 420-0395, 11am-10pm.
BATA
l G18, Brookefields, 67-71, Krishnaswamy Road, Tel: 225-5655 l 141, DB Road, RS Puram; Tel: 86808-65916. 10am-10pm.
KHAL’S FOOT WORLD
18, Singapore Plaza, Cross Cut Road, Gandhipuram Tel: 437-2805, 10am -9.30pm
PUMA
G21, Brookefields, 67-71, Krishnaswamy Road Tel: 225-5440/5441, 11am-9pm.
ADIDAS
•144, TV Swamy Road, West RS Puram Tel: 437-0767• Avinashi Road; Tel: 439-7493 • Brookfields, GF; Tel: 99655-49407 9.30pm-8pm
WOODLAND STORE
• No 79, DB Road, RS Puram Tel: 1800-103-3445
• 575, DB Road, RS Puram; Tel: 254-4250 10am–10pm.
FABRIC & TAILORING
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
TILES & SANITARY WARE
SURABHI BUILD MART
353/2, 354/2A, Thadagam Road, Luna Nagar; Tel: 240-2425, 98430-19551.
HOME DECOR INNOVATIONS
l 10-B,Kalingarayan Street, Ramnagar Tel: 437-8156, 223-2790, 98430-22790 10am–8pm. One-stop shop for all home decoration needs. Curtains, sofas, soft furnishings with exclusive, latest designs, from flaunty florals to imported classics. Elegant, eyecatching, soft fabrics.www.innovations-cbe.com
AREENA HOME SOLUTIONS
1306, 1st Floor, Avinashi Road, Peelamedu; Tel: 73583-95053/61, 10am-9pm.
DAFNY FURNITURE MART
76G, Saibaba Colony, NSR Road; Tel: 98430-20170, 9am-9pm.
MR LIGHT
VJ Complex, 115, Avinashi Road Tel: 230-0330, 230-0623, 10am–8pm.
FAB INDIA
147, TV Samy Road West, Next to Vasan Eye Care, RS Puram Tel: 99449-87616
• Race Course; Tel: 99449-87609
SRI GANAPATHY BEDS
86-87, Sasthiri Road, Ram Nagar Tel: 91717-33333. 10.30am-9pm.
GEM LIGHTS
Madhukar Complex, 1st Floor, Avinashi Road Flyover Tel: 238-7348, 9.30am–9pm.
TRENDZ BEAN BAG STORE 95/3, NSR Road, Saibaba Colony Tel: 98940-37581 10am–8pm.
SPECTRA TRADERS
l Old 480, New 763, Avinashi Road Tel: 451-8380, 98940-25243
l 121, TV Samy Road, West RS Puram Tel: 420-0329, 8am-9pm,
HOME MAGIC Kannuswamy Road East, RS Puram; Tel: 249-1220, 10am-6pm
VIBRANT INTERIOR STYLE 32/45, Bharathi Park, 2nd Cross, Sai Baba Colony; Tel: 90035-91737, 9am-6pm.
PURPLE BAY HOME DECORS(P) LTD 27-27A, Kannuswamy Road, RS Puram; Tel: 96008-63366, 9.30am–8pm.
FRENCH HOME 710, Mettupalayam Rd, Sukrawar Pettai, R.S. Puram, Tel:79472-62694. 9am-10pm
D’LIFE 84, Meenas Pinnacle, 2-B Second Floor, West Sambandam Road, R.S. Puram Tel:94974 76666,9.30am -6pm
RICCO INTERIORS
39D1, TRN Squares, 3rd Floor,7th cross, Bharathi Park Road, Saibaba Colony, Tel:96558 39393,9.30am-7pm
FURNITURE
SIMPLY SOFAS
13/1, Circuit House Road, Race Course; Tel: 427-6666, 95979-99996, 10am–8pm.
NEWMENS FURNITURE & HOMESTYLE
185,Bkay Towers, Avinashi Road, Civil Aerodrome Post,Tel: 257 8888 9.30am-9pm
FURN PLANET 2/176, Avinashi Road, Chinniyampalayam Tel: 97909-73344, 10am -9.30pm
DAMRO FURNITURE • DB Road, RS Puram; Tel: 254-2233, 10am-8.30pm• Sathy Road, Gandhipuram; Tel: 252-7873, 252-1072, 10am-8.30pm.
THE TREND
7/48-D, Avinashi Road, Dream Towers, Goldwins, Civil Aerodrome; Tel: 98422-17048, 9am-9pm.
FEATHERLITE
14, Trichy Main Road, (After Alvenia School, Above Royal Enfield, Opp Stock Exchange) Ramanathapuram Tel: 99760-76076/75/74. 9.30am-8pm.
DURIAN.IN
CPC Corporate Hub, 466, Thadagam Road, RS Puram; Tel: 498-3312, 91527-27326, 11am-8pm.
STANLEY TO LUXURY LIVING
l 117-A, Bashyakaralu Road West, Opp. Srivari Amrit Apt., RS Puram; Tel: 428-0000 , 10am– 8pm
STANLEY BOUTIQUE
1018, Avinashi Road, Near Audi Showroom; Tel:427-3939, 10am-8pm.
HI STYLE FURNITURE
Sree Sai Complex, Thadagam Road; Tel: 438-3836, 10am-9.30pm.
SMART HOME
l 321-D, Mettupalyam Road; Tel: 450-6005, 9am-8.30pm. l 43, 80 Feet Road, Avinashi Road, Gandhi Nagar Signal, Tirupur; Tel: 0421-434-6969, 9am-8.30pm.
SRI VINAYAKA FURNITURE
1, Shanthi Nagar, Avarampalayam Road; Tel: 256-0555, 98431-59589, 9am–10pm.
FURN COMS
2/2, Karupparayar Kovil Thottam, Saravanampatti to Thudiyalur Road, Vellakinar PO; Tel: 80123-71717, 10am–8pm.
HY STYLE 381 A, Palakkad Main Road; Tel: 225-4477, 10am–9.30pm.
ELITE FURNITURE MART
l 39, Variety Hall Road; Tel: 239-9122, l Ramnagar; Tel: 223-6662 . 10am-9.30pm
SATHYA FURNITURE WORLD
266, Saibaba Koil Mettupalayam Road; Tel: 245-2929, 245-2930, 9am-7pm.
FLOATING WALLS FURNISHINGS
48, Lakamanya Street East, RS Puram; Tel: 437-0994, 10am–8.30pm.
OPTICALS
ARASAN OPTICALS
•10, Arasan Complex, Opp Annapoorna Hotel, RS Puram; Tel: 255-4815 •Govt Arts College Road; Tel: 97906-10510. 10am-8pm.
THE CHENNAI OPTICALS 411, Vivekananda Road Corner, Cross Cut Road, Gandhipuram Tel: 438-8588. 9.30am-9.30pm.
BANGALORE OPTICALS
•581, Oppanakara Street; Tel: 239 1358 / 98433 12423. •Peelamedu; Tel: 259 0083 •X-Cut Road; Tel: 223 2974, 10am - 9.30 pm.
OPTIC GARDEN
17-B Cowley Brown Road (East), RS Puram; Tel: 255-0406, 9.30am–9.30pm.
LENS AND FRAMES 87/88, DB Road, RS Puram; Tel: 255-5202, 10am-9pm.
LUNETTES OPTICS 551–A, West lokamanya Street, RS Puram; Tel: 99945-53781, 10am–9pm.
AAREE OPTICAL HOUSE
• Trichy Road, RN Puram; Tel: 86101-67842•120/10, D B Road, RS Puram; Tel: 98944-63662, 11am-9pm.
OPTIC CRAFT
l 336, Crosscut Road, Gandhipuram l 160/14, DB Road, RS Puram; Tel: 247-0142, 9am-9pm.
CLARITY OPTICS 409, Cross Cut Road; Tel: 223-2464, 9am-9pm.
EYE STYLE OPTICALS
171 C, Vijay Complex, NSR Road, Sai Baba Colony; Tel: 245-4544, 9.30am-9.30pm.
SHOP
CKS OPTICALS
168, Raju Complex, BB Street; Tel: 239-9338,
l 2, Arun Complex, SND Layout1, West Powerhouse Road, Tatabad; Tel: 248-1515l 21, A&B, DB Road, RS Puram; Tel: 254-4515 10am-9pm.
TITAN EYE PLUS
l 657, Five Star Towers, Ground Floor, Avinashi Road; Tel: 420-2101 l 197, TV Swamy Road, West RS Puram; Tel: 436-8017, 10.30am- 8pm l Cross Cut Road; Tel: 498-1616 l Ganapathy; Tel: 253-2288 l Ramanathapuram; Tel: 231-3140
GIFT SHOPS
MEHTA’S BIG STORE
Mehta Mansion, 178, DB Road, RS Puram; Tel: 247-2056, 94426-11992, 90430-01008, Mon-Sat 9.30am-9.30pm, Sun 4pm-9.30pm.
MEDLEY
66, Lokmanya Street-East, RS Puram Tel: 427-3300, 98422-73300, 10.30am–9.30pm.
GO GIZMO
49, East Sambandham Road, RS Puram Tel: 437-2515, 9.30am–9.30pm.
BIGC
45, Rajaji Road, Ramnagar; Tel: 98430-19584, 9.30am-9pm.
ARCHIES LTD
l T20A, 3rd Floor, Brookfield’s, Krishnaswamy Road. Tel: 225-5070 l F11, 1st Floor, Fun Republic Mall, Avinashi Road; Tel: 437-4640, 10am-9pm.
SIGNATURE GIFTS
Opp Indian Bank, Masakalipalayam Road, Hope College, Peelamedu; Tel: 90032-55655, 10.30am-9pm.
BABAA GIFT GALLERY 1502, 1st Floor, Thadagam Road, Velandipalayam; Tel: 244-9656,
VAMA ODDS N’ ENDS
l 1, Thirunanasambhandham Road, Race course; Tel: 433-7161, 98940-40571
l 708, The Grand Regent, Avinashi Road; Tel:429-4444, 10.30am-7pm.
BOOKS & MUSIC
BOOK LAND
10A, Raja Street Tel: 230-4485, 10am-9pm.
VASANTHAM STORES
61, Cross Cut Road, Gandhipuram; Tel: 223-4243, 10am- 10pm.
RAJA BOOK HOUSE 441, NSR Road, Sai Baba Colony; Tel: 243-9569, 9am-9pm.
MUSIC WORLD 9/1, Bharani Complex , Edayarpalayam Thadagam Road; Tel: 98438-62520,
CLS BOOK SHOP 775, Avinashi Road Tel: 230-1609 9.30am-1.30pm & 3pm-7pm.
AM BOOKS BAZAAR 1480, C2, 1st Floor, Near Krishammal Colony; Tel: 98944-13191, 9am-10pm.
CHERAN BOOK HOUSE 238, Big Bazaar Street; Tel: 239-6623, 10am-8pm.
CHITRA PUBLISHERS DISTRIBUTORS l 350, Raja Street. l 191A, First Floor, Big Bazaar Street; Tel: 239-1741, 10am–8pm.
WATCHES
WORLD OF TITAN Brookfields, 10A, Krishnaswamy Road; Tel: 225-5022, 10am-9.30pm.• 321, Oppanakara Street; Tel: 437-6665, 10am9.30pm.• 547B, DB Road, RS Puram; Tel: 2550149, 10am-9.30pm.
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, RADO STORE 108, Race Course; Tel: 420-3500, 10am-8.30pm
INVITATIONS
OLYMPIC CARDS 957, Raja Street; Tel: 239-8826, 9.30am- 9pm.
VASANDAM CARDS 1089, Lakshmi Plaza, Avinashi Road, Papanaickenpalayam; Tel: 432-2436, 9.30am–8pm.
PRIA DHARSINI CARDS 11/332, X-Cut Rd Gandhipuram; Tel: 434-6262, 9am–9pm.
LOVELY CARDS 77, 11th Street, Tatabad; Tel: 437-4181, 9.30am–8.30pm.
OPAL CARDS 116 B, Venkatasamy Road West, RS Puram; Tel: 435-9222, 10am–8pm.
ELECTRONICS
GIRIAS ELECTRONICS 446 & 448, Cross Cut Road, Tatabad; Tel: 223-0452,9.30am-9.30pm.
RELIANCE DIGITAL S25, Brookefields, 67-71, Krishnaswamy Road; Tel: 225-5900, 11am-9pm.
CHROMA 605-608, Avinashi Road, Lakshmi Mills; Tel: 72076-66000, 11am-9.30pm.
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.
INVEST IN RAIN, HARVEST IT
By B. Sunil Kumar B. Sunil Kumar Manager – Maintenance & Projects The Grand RegentEstablishing a water management plan now will create a more sustainable growth plan for a hotel or a house.
Why do we need rainwater systems for hotels? If we build a rainwater system for a hotel or restaurant, it is far more reliable than if we use municipal water.
Rainwater harvesting systems can be as simple as you choose, without making a dent in your wallet. It can be made more effective where guttering and downpipes can be installed to direct rainwater into tanks or ground.
The Grand Regent takes a sustainability initiative through rainwater harvesting
AGAIN!
Rainwater harvesting is the collection of rainwater from a catchment area, like a roof or open ground and car parking that can later be used for toilet flushing, washing machines, watering your garden or washing your vehicles. Absolute increase in acceptance brings water costs down and it is a good way to beat water scarcity. It is also an effective and easy way to conserve water.
Moreover, no scaling is the advantage for our plumbing and equipment.
Keeping rainwater on your property through a discharge well also helps to reduce the amount of pollutants, such as pesticides or fertilisers in your plot.
Here are some tips to get you started on your DIY water harvesting system: Rain Barrel System (from roof top)
Look for an optimum catchment area – The easiest way to begin collecting rainwater is to look for areas where it naturally flows off the roof or floor.
Choosing the barrel – There are many styles of rain barrels to choose from that you can find at your local hardware store.
Installing the barrel – Whichever barrel you choose should be placed on a flat and level surface. Place a tap or spigot at the bottom of the barrel (by-pass valve shall be added for water grounding) that will be used to release the rainwater whenever you are ready to use it. Attaching a mesh screen or pre filter to the top of the barrel should also be considered as it can act as a filter for bugs, leaves, and other debris.
Keep it clean – It is recommended that rain barrels are emptied and scrubbed once a year before the winter begins.
Recharge Well (from pathway and open ground collection)
In another known way we can collect water from the open ground from a catchment area by digging an earth hole, and finish it as a rainwater recharge well. Rain water collected from car parking, pathway and open ground will be routed to the earth, resulting in an increase of ground water as per the government guidelines.
No water clogging on the surface during rainy season is yet another advantage of this system. That’s why it makes tremendous sense to invest in rain, harvest it again!
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SCENIC BEAUTY, COOL CLIMES, QUEEN OF THE HILLS
BOTANICAL GARDENS, PARKS, PLANTATIONS & MORE...Lushgreen mountains and plantations abound in Ooty. Spread over 36 sq km, it’s 7350 feet above sea level. Vast plantations of eucalyptus, pine and wattle stretch between the few untouched meadows that remain of the pre-British Ooty. It’s the perfect destination to get away from it all in the lap of nature’s bounty and serenity. Here is where you can rewind, reboot, and restart your life every season. With temperatures relatively consistent throughout the year, it’s the best summer retreat for anyone wanting to beat the summer heat. Sightsee, relax, chill…
LANDMARKS & MONUMENTS
COONOOR
At a slightly lower altitude (2000 metres), this is the second largest hill station in the Nilgiri Hills and is a small tea garden town where the weather remains pleasantly cool throughout the year. The place is perfect for trekking and picnicking, with grassy spots and spectacular views. It is famous for bird watching and birds such as vultures, eagles, owls, bulbuls, thrushes, bablers, larks, cuckoos and robins.
KANDAL CROSS SHRINE
A Roman Catholic Shrine, this is considered the Jerusalem of the East. Catholics consider the shrine as the ‘Calvary of Tamil Nadu’. Special Novena Prayers and Holy Masses are offered every Friday. The annual feast is held on 3rd AUGUST.
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.
STONE HOUSE
This is the first bungalow to be built in town, which was the residence of John Sullivan, the founder of Ooty and at that time, the collector of Coimbatore. The tribals gave it its name – ‘Kal Bangla’ meaning Stone House.
ST STEPHEN’S CHURCH AND GRAVEYARD
This Protestant Church was Ooty’s first Church. One of the few remaining examples of original Anglican architecture in Ooty, it’s a Gothic, castle like structure, reminiscent of English village Churches. Adjoining the church is an old English cemetery.
THE MUSEUM
Opened in NOVEMBER1989, this museum has a collection of objects unique to the district, including timber, insects, butterflies, rocks, wood carvings, Kurinji flower, stone sculptures, bronze works, models of Toda hut and coins.
PARKS & GARDENS
BOTANICAL GARDEN
The gardens were established in 1847 by the Marquis of Tweeddale and now maintained by the Agricultural Department of the Tamil Nadu government. From AUGUST-AUGUST, 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 NOVEMBER1995. It is situated on the lower slopes of the Elk Hill on the NorthWestern side, facing Ooty town. There are about 2150 varieties of roses in the Rose Garden, one of the largest such collections in India.
SIGHTSEEING
LAMB’S ROCK (8 KM)
A sheer precipice several hundred metres high, Lamb’s Rock is on a motorable road that leads to Lady Canning’s Seat (10 km), named after the wife of a British Viceroy. Dolphin’s Nose and the Droog are two other excellent heights, 10 and 15 km from Coonoor respectively to view the plains. They are also good picnic spots, with the former made attractive by a view of Catherine Falls and the latter by a still remaining ruins of an old fort built by Mysore ruler Tippu Sultan.
PASTEUR INSTITUTE
This Institute was established in 1907 to research rabies and treat victims of the disease. Among other projects undertaken by the institute ,the most note worthy is the manufacture of the polio vaccine.
SIM’S PARK
Founded by JD Sim, a Secretary to the Madras Government in the mid-19th century as an amusement park, it has now evolved into a botanical garden with well-laid out terraces with rare flowers and shrubs. It contains several species of trees and shrubs that cannot be grown in the colder climate of Ooty.
ARUVANKADU
The Cordite Factory of the Government of India, which supplies ammunition for the country’s defence purposes, is located here. It was started in 1904.
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.
POMOLOGICAL STATION
This experimental fruit garden, one of the three in the Nilgiris, sprawls over 16 acres at a height of about 1,900 metres above sea level. It was established in 1920, along with the other stations at Burhar and Kullar on the Coonoor –Mettupalayam Ghat Road. These stations are maintained by the Tamil Nadu Horticultural Department.
WELLINGTON (5 KM)
This British cantonment was developed in 1852. It has the country’s only Defence Services Staff College, an institution rich in Indian military, especially modern tradition. Wellington is also the headquarters of the Madras Regimental Centre of the Indian Army, which is the oldest regiment in the Indian Army.
ST CATHERINE FALLS (8 KM) AND ELK
FALLS (7 KM)
are among the most beautiful cascades of the Nilgiris. From the Kodanad viewpoint (16 km), an all encompassing view of Coimbatore, Mysore, and Kerala can be seen, as well as the eastern slopes of the Nilgiris. The other major attractions here are the Rangaswamy pillar and peak: the former, a conical peak, 1,785 m high and considered sacred by the hill tribes of the plateau; the latter, an unusual isolated rock formation with precipitous sides.
SILKWORM REARING STATION
Adjoining the Pasteur Institute is this research establishment of the Central Silk Board. It also renders expert guidance and special assistance to young entrepreneurs and others who approach them for advice on silkworm rearing.
TAKE A BREAK, MAKE MEMORIES
Kodaikanal, Pollachi, Valparai, Wayanad, Mysore...If you’ve never been to these places around Coimbatore, you have not met the right tour guide. There’s the Crocodile Farm in Amravathi Dam that is worth a visit, especially by animal lovers. You could go for an adventurous stay in the many tree houses in Annamalai Wildlife Sanctuary.
If you are a fan of hilly climes, nothing like Valparai and its streams, waterfalls, and dense forests. And of course, the Queen of Hills, Ooty which is a must-visit hill station on any South side itinerary. Make a trip here during OCTOBER to AUGUST and don’t forget to watch the annual flower show at its terraced Botanical Gardens. The list is endless... read on.
POLLACHI
At a distance of 40 km away from Coimbatore lies Pollachi. It is the second commercial centre of Coimbatore district. The Mariamman temples and Subramanya temples are famous here. The five-hooded cobra, a Yali with a chain inside its mouth and the Zodiac signs are some of the sculptures in the temple stones.
Distance—40Km
TTDC—230-3176
Best time to visit — AUGUST-Jan.
TIRUPUR
This is a textile city. Hosiery centres are aplenty in this city. Just 50 km from Coimbatore, T-shirts and other banian materials are stitched here and sold overseas. There are thousands of banian textiles in Tiruppur. This is the place where the great Kumaran, who fought for the country’s freedom, lived. He died holding the national flag in his hands. Distance — 50 Km TTDC — 230-3176
Best time to visit — all through the year
METTUPALAYAM
This small town is just placed at the foot hills of the Nilgiris. It is about 52 km from Coimbatore. The unique railway line between Mettupalyam and Ooty is adventurous and joyous as it passes through green hills, tea plantations and forests. Distance — 52 Km TTDC — 230-3176
Best time to visit — Dec-Mar
MONKEY FALLS
This is a wonderful waterfall that is located just some 65 kms from Coimbatore enroute to Valparai. Many tourists visit these falls on the way to Valparai, the queen of Annamalai Hills.
Distance — 65 Km TTDC — 230-3176
Best time to visit - Oct-AUGUST
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
canals for restraining the rivers, Aliyar, Sholiyar, Nirar, Thunakadavu, Parambikulam, Thekkadi and Palar. The Aazhiyaar dam is an excellent illustration for engineering masterwork. The dam stands tall at 81 metres and makes for a great picnic spot. Timings: 9am-6pm;
Tel: 661-1268. Distance — 84 Km TTDC — 230-3176
Best time to visit — Oct-Mar
BANNARI
This town is 83 km from Coimbatore and 10 km from Bhavanisagar. Large numbers of devotees come to the famous Mariamman temple located here. The town is near the Western Ghats known for its massive, thick forests. Distance — 83 km and 10 km from Bhavanisagar. TTDC — 2303176.
Best time to visit — Oct-Mar
BARALIKADU ECO TOURISM
Organised by Forest Department, this promises to be a fantastic one-day tour experience. The package includes a coracle boat ride in Piloor Dam, followed by a traditional adivasi lunch by tribal women along with welcome drink, trekking along the Athikadavu river and a river bath. Start from Coimbatore at7.30am and reach back by 7pm. Book in advance with the Forest Officer. Trips only on weekends and public holidays, excluding festival holidays.
Route – Coimbatore-Karamadai-VelliankaduAthikkadavu-Baralikadu
Distance from Coimbatore – 70 km Forest Dept – 0422-230-2925, 90470-51011
Best time to visit – All through the year
VALPARAI
BANDIPUR NATIONAL PARK
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-AUGUST
KOTAGIRI
This hill station lies in the Nilgiris. This is 105 km from Coimbatore and 28 km from Ooty. This is the ancient and the oldest hill resort of the Nilgiris hills. The British started their building activities early in 1819. This place too is surrounded by tea plantations. Distance — 105 Km TTDC — 230-3176 Best time to Visit — all through the year
BHAVANI
This sacred and holy pilgrim town is 121 km from Coimbatore. It is known as the Triveni of South India. There is a famous temple namely Sangameshwarer Temple at the junction of rivers, Cauvery and Bhavani. This is dedicated to Lord Sangameshwarer and his better half, Vedanayaki. The British Collector William Garrow who was in Coimbatore and Salem districts during the reign of the British East India Company, had his office centre at Bhavani. He worshipped Goddess Vedanayaki.
Distance — 121 Km TTDC — 230-3176 Best time to visit — all through the year
YERCAUD
Yercaud is a popularly known hill station near Salem in Tamil Nadu that is 1,500 metres (4,920 feet) above the sea level.Known for coffee plantations and orange groves, it has an orchidarium run by the Botanical Survey of India. A summer festival is held during the middle of NOVEMBERevery year, which includes a sevenday exhibition of flower shows, dog shows, boating races and a fair.
Distance — 137 Km Location — Sheveroy Hills of North-Central of Tamil Nadu TTDC — 044-2536-8358, 2538-3333/4444
Best time to visit — Feb-Jun & Sept-Nov
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
MYSORE
SRIRANGAPATNA
The town is famous for an ancient temple of Lord Vishnu. Other attractions include the Jumma Masjid (a Mosque) and the Daria Daulat Gardens. Near Srirangapattana is the Rangantittu Bird Sanctuary, the breeding site for several species. The summer palace of Tipu Sultan is nearby. Located 27 km upstream is the spectacular Sivasamudra Falls, the second biggest waterfall in India and the sixteenth largest in the world. Distance — 220 Km
Location — On the banks of Cauvery, 12 kms from MysoreKSTDC — 08236217454/55, 93410-22209, 2227-5869 Best time to visit — Oct-Mar
SHIVANASAMUDRAM
It boasts of the picturesque waterfalls, the Ganganchukki and the Barachukki that cascade down 90 metres. These falls are the source of Asia’s first Hydro Electric Power Station called Shimsa. In full splendour during NOVEMBERand AUGUST. Distance — 202.7 Km Location — Skirts the Cauvery wild life sanctuary Travel by private vehicle Best time to visit — Jul-Sept
It receives the maximum number of tourists during the 10-day Dasara festival in AUGUSTAUGUST. 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
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-AUGUST
FITNESS & BEAUTY –THE NEW AGE MANTRAS Spas,
salons, gyms, health clubs...
Thecity offers a lot for the harried soul. With a reservoir of services that treat you from sole to soul, Coimbatore is a veritable paradise. From health clubs to gyms, spas and beauty salons, there are endless options and choices available to choose from. Ayurvedic centres, yoga schools and places where you can indulge in some aroma therapy and alternative medicine like Homeopathy or Ayush clinics. Visitor discretion is advised of course; each individual should pick out what appeals to them. Research well before you try out a new treatment. Coimbatore will have you spoilt for choice.
SPAS LE SPA
Le Meridien, 762, Avinashi Road; Tel: 236-4343.
A range of professional services for the renewal of mind, body and spirit. Soothing massages and treatments for complete relaxation.
RESPA by
THE SPA
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
INDRIYA SALON, SPA & ACADEMY 191, 2nd Floor, RaJa Annamalai Road, Saibaba Colony; Tel: 73394-33033, 359-0558, 10am-8pm.
SPRING SPA 20, Hozur Road, Race Course, Avinashi Road. Tel: 90474-59090, 11am-9pm.
LEMON SPA 126, Rennaissance Towers, Race Course; Tel: 439-2101, 10.30am-7.30pm.
SPA INFLUENCE
55/56, ATT Colony, Off Balasundaram Road; Tel: 498-1143, 81442-30230, 10am-8pm.
S – SPA
Hotel Chenthur Park, 10/1-9 Avinashi Road, Near Coimbatore Airport, SITRA; Tel: 427-9111/333, 9am-8pm
AYURVEDIC CENTRES
POORNA AYUR
1st Floor, Rathnagiri Towers, Race Course Road, Behind RK Photo Centre; Tel: 421-2142, 73395-49222, Br: Mahalingapuram, Pollachi; Tel: 04259-229418 8am-8pm. Holistic Kerala Ayurvedic treatments for general wellness, stress relief, pain relief, weight loss, rheumatism, arthritis, ayurvedic facial, hypertension and other ailments. Free ayurvedic consultation 9.30am-5.30pm. All medicines of Kottakkal Arya Vaidya Sala available. General ayurvedic massages starts from Rs 1300. Web: www.poornaayur.in, Email: info@poornaayur.in
VIJAYALAKSHMI AYURVEDA HOSPITAL
Ramanatha Nagar, Saravanampatti; Tel: 78451-29927, 10am-7pm
INDIAN AYURVEDIC HOSPITAL & RESEARCH SF 85, RaJavignesh Nagar, Vilankurichi Road, Ganapathy; Tel: 251-0526, 251-0528, 7am-8pm.
THE ARYA VYDYA PHARMACY 42, Perumalkoil Street, Ramanathapuram; Tel: 432-2888, 9.30am–6pm
CAUVERY AYURVEDA GRAMAM •50 Desaba Colony, West Club Road, WelcomHotel (ITC Road), Race Course; Tel: 439-4181, 94429-19418, 6.30am-7.30pm.•5, Vittal Nagar, Near Angel Hotel, Bungalow Stop, Avinashi Road, Tirupur; Tel: 0421-433-2276, 6.30am-7.30pm.
SANTHIGIRI AYURVEDA SIDDHA HOSPITAL 30, Alagesan Road-2, Near Annapoorna Hotel, Saibaba Colony; Tel: 90426-32120;
BEAUTY PARLOURS
TONI&GUY ESSENSUALS
Bkay Towers, 185/4, 2nd Floor, Avinashi Road, Sitra, Civil Aerodrome Post, Opp Sitra Passport Office; Tel: 438-0046/47, 73393-33046, 9am-9pm.
NATURALS LOUNGE
14-15, First Floor, East Arokiasamy Road, RS Puram; Tel: 438-9911, 9am-8pm Weekdays: 10am-9pm, Weekends: 9am-9pm
LOTUS BEAUTY SALOON & BRIDAL STUDIO
3rd Floor,Rama’s Enclave,Thadagam Main Road,R.S.Puram, Tel:98652-15135, 7.30am-8pm
PURPLE HAZE
41A,Shankar layout,Peelamedu,Lakshmi Nagar, Tel: 80564-11088,10am-8pm
Pixels Luxury Salon & Makeup Studio Shamims Towers 1st floor,Thadagam Main Road, R.S.Puram Tel:72008-29955 9am-9pm.
LAKME SALON
•245/1,Race Course Road,Tel:79472-61420/ 655-6553 10am-9pm
•43/1, 1st floor, Tulasi Damu Arcade,Ganapathy,Tel:96555-11767,9am-9pm
•1151G, Srithika Towers, Saibaba Colony,Tel:81100-40005,10am-8pm
VLCC
•184/1,Race Course Road, Tel:4397722/439-7733
•Venki Complex,2nd Floor,Tatabad,Tel:74024-00001
•1,East Periyaswamy Street, RS Puram,Tel:73589-91133
•806, 8th Floor,F Fort Complex,Tel:93502-09990
INDRIYA SALON, SPA & ACADEMY.
191, 2nd Floor, RaJa Annamalai Road, Saibaba Colony; Tel: 73394-33033, 10am-8pm.
GREENTRENDS UNISEX HAIR & STYLE SALON
l 12/1, Thomas Park ,Race Course; Tel: 222-2010. 10am–9pm
l 109, West Venkatasamy Road, RS Puram; Tel: 254-4979. 10am–8pm
NATURALS UNISEX SALON
1510 A, PKD Nagar, Avinashi Road, Peelamedu; Tel: 420-4646, 451-0105, 7am-9pm.
VIKASHNI SKIN & HAIR CLINIC
l 46, 47, Zimson Complex, X-cut road, Gandhipuram; Tel: 223-3039
l 266 D, NR Complex, Avinashi Road, Peelamedu; Tel: 98944-25252, 9am-8pm.
ELEGANCE STYLE LOUNGE
14, Ramalinga Nagar, 1st Layout; Tel: 436-9970/9980, 98422-52225, 10.30am-7.30pm.
TURN STYLE
59, NSR Road, Saibaba Colony; Tel: 434-2416, 99525-55878, 8am-8pm.
LOTTUS SALON
66, Arockyasamy Road West, RS Puram; Tel: 97877-70143, 10am-7.30pm.
RAKAS UNISEX BEAUTY PARLOUR
C2-C3, Madani Complex, 100 Feet Road, Gandhipuram; Tel: 249-5870, 98422-28491 7.30am-10pm.
EVES BEAUTY PARLOUR • 333, First Floor, Singapore Plaza, Cross Cut Road; Tel: 97914-75355•Edayarpalayam, Saibaba Colony; Tel: 97914-75355, 10am-7.30pm
BLOOD BANKS BIOMEDICAL LAB 174, Bhashyakaralu Road, RS Puram; Tel: 255-2297, 437-0297, 9am-7.30pm.
K G BLOOD BANK Govt Arts College Road, Race Course; Tel: 221-2121, 24 hours.
SHEELA HOSPITAL 117, East Power House Road, Tatabad; Tel: 433-4500, 9am–6pm.
GANGA HOSPITAL BLOOD BANK 313, Mettupalayam Road; Tel: 248-5000 24 hours.
CMC BLOOD BANK HOSPITAL Trichy Road; Tel: 230-1393, 24 hours.
G KUPPUSWAMY NAIDU MEMORIAL HOSPITAL 6327, NethaJi Road; Tel: 224-5000. 24 hours.
ROYAL CARE SUPER SPECIALITY HOSPITAL Site No.554 & 555, L&T Road, Neelambur; Tel: 222-7188, 222-7000, 24 hours.
PSG HOSPITALS Peelamedu; Tel: 434-5353, 24 hours.
SRI RAMAKRISHNA HOSPITAL 395, SaroJini Naidu Street New Sidhapudur; Tel: 450-0000, 24 hours.
HAIR TREATMENT
PRABA’S V-CARE HEALTH CLINIC 1286, B-3, Nadar Colony, Trichy Road; Tel: 70924-24242, 10am-7pm.
FITNESS EQUIPMENTS
ACME FITNESS 1197/1198-A, 1st Floor, Avinashi Road, Pappanaickenpalayam; Tel: 81442-24422, 9am-8pm.
PROPEL FITNESS EQUIPMENTS 3rd Floor Brookefields Mall, Krishnasamy Road,Ram Nagar,Tel:225-5622/97909-40049, 10am-9pm
RUN FIT 1076, Mettupalayam Road, Near Alagu Pharmacy, RS Puram Tel: 95003-45204; 9.30am-9pm.
AFTON FITNESS EQUIPMENT STORE F-7A, Lakshmi Plaza, 1089, Avinashi Road; Tel: 98940-57536, 9am-9pm
EYE BANKS
LOTUS EYE HOSPITAL & INSTITUTE Civil Aerodrome Post, Avinashi Road, NH 47; Tel: 74485-14857, 24 Hours.
ARAVIND EYE BANK
Avinashi Road; Tel: 436-0400, 24 hours.
SANKARA EYE BANK
Sathya Road, Sivanadapuram; Tel: 425-6789, 24 hours.
THE EYE FOUNDATION EYE BANK DB Road, RS Puram; Tel: 424-2000, 8.30am–8.30pm.
HEALTH CLUBS/GYMS
THE RESIDENCY TOWERS
Avinashi Road; Tel: 224-1414, 6am-11pm. Newly renovated Gym with latest equipment. Complete privacy. Car parking available.
EVOLUTIONS FITNESS CLUB
VKS Complex, NSR Main Road, Saibaba Colony; Tel: 495-3010, 90036-87111, 5.30am-11pm.
LIFESPRING HEALTHPLUS INDIA
•Kovaipudur; Tel: 264-7852 •Thudiayalu; Tel: 264-8266•SF-6, Nava India Road, Peelamedu; Tel: 231-5165, 5.30am-8.30pm.
FITNESS ONE 133/82, West Sambandam Road, RS Puram; Tel: 9629662220, 5.30am-9pm.
HOMEOPATHY
HOLY KINGS HOMEOPATHY CLINIC 241, Maruthamalai Road, PN Pudur; Tel: 90432-87808, 94863-82600, 10am-1pm & 6pm-9pm.
SRI KRISHNA HOMEO CLINIC
BalaJi Complex, Thondamuthur Main Road, Vadavalli; Tel: 94434-60783, 6.30pm-9.30pm. Closed on sundays.
DR SAITS HOMEOPATHIC CLINIC
33, Behind Lesieux School, Bharathi Park, 8th Cross, Saibaba Colony; Tel: 244-8388, 93645-45088, 9.30am-1pm & 3.30pm-6pm, closed on Fridays.
HOMEO ZONE HEALTH SERVICES l 5 A, Swathi Building, 100 Feet Road, Gandhipuram; Tel: 249-7859 l 9A, SRP Nagar, Saibaba Colony; Tel: 245-0253 l 61, Ponnurangam Road, RS Puram; Tel: 254-0967, 10am-2pm & 5.30pm-8pm.
NANAS HOMOEO MEDICAL CENTRE 29, 30, Municipal Commercial Complex, Patel Road, Ram Nagar; Tel: 223-7855, 93448-38657, 9.30am-1pm & 3.30pm-7pm.
ASWINI HOMEO CLINIC 4/2, MTP Road, KKG Complex, Avundampalyam Tel: 244-5662, 98430-64149 Weekdays, 9am-2pm & 6pm-10pm. Sun, 10am-2.30pm.
CARE AND CURE MULTISPECIALTY HOMEO CLINIC 21-A, Sri Ram Layout, NSR Road, Saibaba Colony Tel: 96009-99379, 9am -1pm & 5pm-9.30pm, closed on Sundays.
HOSPITALS/ 24-HOUR PHARMACIES
PASUMAI PHARMACY 383, PankaJa Mill Road, Ramanathapuram; Tel: 2310329, 98439-77724, 8am-10pm.
MADURAI EYE CENTER 137, East Periasawamy Road, RS Puram; Tel: 255-3077, 254-2627, 94433-84054, 9am-8pm.
WOMEN CENTER BY MOTHERHOOD HOSPITAL 146 B Mettupalayam Road; Tel: 80672-38877.
KRISSH PHYSIO CLINIC 6, Poombuhar Nagar, Edayarpalayam; Tel: 94880-76419, 95242-07770, 9am-1pm 5.30pm-8.30pm.
SRI RAMAKRISHNA HOSPITAL 395, SaroJini Naidu Street, New Siddhapudur; Tel: 450-0000.
ARAVIND EYE HOSPITAL Avinashi Road; Tel: 436-0400, 7.30am-6pm CMC HOSPITAL Coimbatore Medical College Compound, Trichy Road; Tel: 230-1393/1394.
MASONIC MEDICAL CENTRE FOR CHILDREN 232, Race Course Road Tel: 222-0663/0664
SINDHU HOSPITAL 2A, Balasundaram Street, Avarampalayam Road; Tel: 244-8462, 6am-9.30pm.
THE EYE FOUNDATION
l582-A, DB Road, RS Puram; Tel: 424-2000, lSungam; Tel: 4272881 lTirupur; Tel: 0421-223-2333
lMettupalayam; Tel: 04254-228832 7.30am-6.30pm
KOVAI MEDICAL CENTER AND HOSPITAL 3209, Avinashi Road; Tel: 432-3800.