Popularly called handloom town, it is located about 89 km from Coimbatore and is famous for its Murugan Temple. Situated at a height of 600 m above sea level, this temple lies on a hill that enjoys a diverse variety of flora and fauna. At the base of the hill lies the Kailasanathar Temple, from which a flight of about 1,000 steps takes you to the Murugan Temple.

Nestled in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Western Ghats, the Marudhamalai Temple lies on the outskirts of the city of Coimbatore. Believed to be the abode of Lord Murugan, this 1,200-year-old temple sits on a small hillock. The temple can be accessed via a long flight of steps, and from the top you can get sweeping views of the surrounding landscape. The hill is also home to a multitude of medicinal herbs that are used in the preparation of various Ayurvedic medicines.

Two festivals that are celebrated here with much fanfare are the Thai Poosam, in January and February and Thiru Karthigai, in November or December. Other attractions nearby include Thaan Thondri Vinaayakar, a temple for Pillayar or Lord Ganesha that lies at the foothills and a cave temple, called Paambaatti Sitthar Kugai, which is dedicated to a sitthar, a saint believed to have supernatural powers, who lived in the area.

Located in the Velliyangiri Hills, this temple is dedicated to five forms of Lord Shiva. This unique temple houses all the lingams, representing the forms, in one place. This makes it a spiritually significant spot, inviting thousands of devotees every year, who trek up to the shrine. From here, devotees can get picturesque views of the surrounding areas and of the Velliyangiri Hills, which look like a peacock from some vantage points. The sanctum sanctorum of the temple houses the main shrine with two rock sculptures on either side, which are called dwarakapalakas.

This is a must-visit temple in Coimbatore. It is a cave temple that is considered to be the oldest stone shrine of a Hindu God discovered in Tamil Nadu. In one of the inscriptional accounts, there is proof that Mahendravaram I, of the Reddy dynasty, built a stone temple in the honour of the Hindu trinity of Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu and Lord Brahma, without the use of brick, mortar, timber or metal. It is situated in the village of Mandagapattu in the Villupuram district of Tamil Nadu.

This is a famous temple located in Perur to the west of Coimbatore. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva and was built by Karikaala Chozhan, a famous Chola king. The history of the temple can be dated back to 1,500 years and the presiding deity is said to have self-emerged. The temple has a beautiful architecture with many spirals and halls. The main draw is the golden statue of Lord Nataraja (a form of Lord Shiva). Several pillars boast intricate carvings depicting the manifestations of the god. The ceiling is equally arresting and has been ornamented with carvings of a series of chain links with a lotus at the centre. The temple has also been patronised by poets like Kachiappa Munivar and Arunagiri Nathar.