Destination Coimbatore

Last Updated (Monday, 14 April 2008 16:10) Written by Administrator Tuesday, 10 October 2006 23:16

If you have chosen Coimbatore as your desired vacation destination or a business trip, you are way ahead of the game. Yes, now you must decide where to stay. This can be confusing without properly understanding the amenities each type of the hotels and lodges has to offer.

Traveling around Coimbatore city can often be confusing. This section has all the answers to your travel queries and is guaranteed to get you around the city in style. Whatever your budget, there is a mode of transportation to suit all your needs. Let us make your trip to the city as stress free as possible.

Whether you are working studying or on holiday there are certain matters that you will need to consider before arrival. Discover how you can keep in touch by phoning home or where to check your email. Uncover Coimbatore etiquette rules, what tips you will be expected to leave at restaurants and in hotels.

First, let's consider Star hotels. Here you will find more space than traditionally available than lodges, which can be important if you are traveling with family. These star hotels often have one or more bedrooms and living rooms. With this type of arrangement you have more flexibility, giving you the opportunity to simply relax in comfort. This can also be an important advantage for traveling families who may find themselves cramped in hotels. Honeymooners or couples traveling to the Ooty for a romantic getaway will delight in the complete and utter privacy made available by star hotels.

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Geographical facts

Last Updated (Monday, 14 April 2008 15:59) Written by Administrator Sunday, 08 October 2006 23:32

Coimbatore District is surrounded by Erode district in its north, Dindigul district in its east, the Nilgiris in its west and southwest side. It shares part of its boundary with the neighboring state of Kerala to the south west.

Latitude Between 10.10°and -11.30° North

Longitude Between 76.40° and 77.30° East

Area : 105.5 Sq.Km

Altitude :1350 ft

Population( Census -2001 ):11 Lakhs

Density : 566/km²

Infant Morality Rate : 30.3

Life Expectancy : 64 Years

Postal Code : 641001

Telephone Code : +91-0422

Time zone IST : (UTC +5:30)

Language Spoken: Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, Badaga, Kanada, Hindi and English.

Temperature (Degree Centigrade):

Summer Max- 39.4,

Min- 23.3;

Winter Max- 32.8,

Min 20.7

Rainfall (in mm)

Normal: 647.2 North East Monsoon : 328.2 South West Monsoon : 158.3

Actual : 665.7 North East Monsoon : 339.0 South West Monsoon : 179.8

Seasons and Climate

Last Updated (Monday, 14 April 2008 15:57) Written by Administrator Wednesday, 11 October 2006 06:00

The climate of Coimbatore city is moderate and pleasant throughout the year with little temperature variation between the seasons. Summers are hot with the mercury reaching to 39°C, the dip in the summer to as low as 23°C. In winter the climate is mild with the maximum temperature hovering around 33°C and the minimum temperature rarely going below 21°C. Coimbatore being in Tamil Nadu, does not receive rain during South-west (June to September) monsoon season, that's why it is known as "Rain Shadow Area".

Coimbatore experiences rains in October-November, which is brought about by the retreating monsoons/post monsoon season (North-Eastern monsoon). Although these rainfalls are not enough for the entire year, small rivers like Siruvani and Atthikadavu fulfill water need of the city.