CBE_October '22

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 Editor

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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 NARAYAN

When 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 NARAYAN

From 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.

KALA GRAM 4/1, Attukal Road, Raj Bhavan,Thondamuthur Coimbatore Tel:

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.

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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 NARAYAN

Peacock 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!

Indian, Pan-Asian, Mexican, Continental, Italian, Fusion…

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-Rahman

ASIATIQUE

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.

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•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.

NEW HYDERABAD PEARLS

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 Regent

Establishing 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.

Valparai

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.