Kongunadu Coimbatore (Kovai)

Coimbatore is part of the ancient division of Tamilakkam which were ruled by Kongu chieftains. Kongunadu is known for having remained independent often defying the powerful Chola and Chera empires. Modern Kongunadu region comprises the revenue districts of Coimbatore, Erode, Salem, Udagamandalam (Ooty), Dharmapuri, Namakkal and Karur in addition to several border areas in Kerala and Karnataka. The city is situated on the banks of the Noyyal River. It used to be called the Manchester of South India on account of the textile mills that the city was famous for.

Coimbatore is today a multi-cultural metropolis strategically positioned at the junction of all four southern states and easily accessible by road, rail and air. Situated in the proximity of the Western Ghats it has a pleasant, cool climate and offers easy connections to numerous well known tourist destinations like Ooty, Coonoor, Mudumalai Sanctuary, Bandipur Sanctuary, Malampuzha, Silent Valley, Annamalai Hills, Top Slip and Palani. It will also be a grand opportunity to savor the regional food specialties that reflect a mixture of Tamil, Kerala and Andhra cuisines.