NAPCON 2024 | COIMBATORE

Host City Information

Coimbatore, also known as Kovai and Koyamuthur, is a major city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is located on the banks of the Noyyal River and surrounded by the Western Ghats. Coimbatore is the second largest city in Tamil Nadu and the 16th largest urban agglomeration in India. It is administered by the Coimbatore Municipal Corporation and is the administrative capital of Coimbatore district. Coimbatore has best in class hospitals like KMCH, Ramakrishna, GKNM, Ganga Hospital. All major cities in South are in reach of 5–8 hours like Chennai, Bangalore, Cochin and Mysore.

Coimbatore is one of the best places to invest in your start up with creative ideas, the city was awarded for most growing enterprises. Anuvavi Subramaniyar temple in Thadagam road is said to be a part of mountain which fell down while Lord Hanuman was carrying sanjeevini mountain. Coimbatore tops the list of Safest places for woman in India!!! Kudos to all the lovely brothers, friends and fellow beings.PSG Sarvajana School in Coimbatore is the place where our National Anthem was sung first. Coimbatore is one of the fastest growing tier-II cities in India and is the largest non-metro city in India. Coimbatore also called as “Pump City”, supplies nearly half of India’s requirements of motors and pumps.

Coimbatore was ranked the best emerging city in India by India Today in the 2014 annual Indian city survey. Coimbatore Railway station is the second largest income generating Railway Station in the Southern India after Chennai Central.It is home to 7 universities, 78 engineering colleges, 3 medical colleges, 2 dental colleges, 35 polytechnics and 150 arts and science colleges.You might have known G.D Naidu, a popular Indian Inventor and Engineer. He was born in Coimbatore and he is also called as the Edison of India.

How to reach Coimbatore

By Flight:

Coimbatore Airport, situated 15 km from the city center, serves both domestic and international flights, including routes to Sharjah and Singapore. Cabs are readily available at the airport for convenient transportation within the city.

By Car:

For a family-friendly trip, driving to Coimbatore is advised, offering the flexibility to enjoy scenic views and capture moments. Opt for Coimbatore car rentals to take charge, while travel cabs, though convenient, can be pricier.

By Train:

Newcomers to Coimbatore can ease travel concerns by consulting the train timetable for information on timings and routes. Coimbatore Junction, the primary railway station, links the city to major destinations, joined by Coimbatore North Junction and Podanur Junction.

By Bus

For family trips, driving to Coimbatore is ideal. Enjoy the scenic journey and capture moments by car. Coimbatore offers car rentals for self-driving enthusiasts, while travel cabs, though convenient, can be pricier for those seeking an alternative.

Places to Visit

Isha Yoga

Isha Foundation is a non-profit, spiritual organization founded in 1992 by Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev. It is based at the Isha Yoga Center near Coimbatore, India. The foundation offers yoga programs under the name of Isha Yoga. The foundation is run entirely by volunteers and it has over 9 million volunteers.The purpose of Isha Kriya is to help an individual get in touch with the source of his existence and create life according to his own wish and vision. Daily practice of Isha Kriya brings health, dynamism, peace and well being. It is a powerful tool to cope with the hectic pace of modern life.

Marudhamalai Hill Temple

Marudhamalai (temple) Marudhachalamurthy (Lord Muruga) Temple, Marudamalai is a popular 12th century hill temple build by Tamil kings during sangam period as shown in purananuru and dedicated to Lord Murugan, situated in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. It is considered as the Seventh House of Lord Murugan. Marudhamalai abounds in medicinal herbs and the pure air and serene atmosphere should make it a haven for the health-conscious. The hill is dotted with small mandapams for the devotees to relax on their way uphill.

Siruvani Falls and Dam

Siruvani Waterfalls and the dam named after them are located 36 km (22 mi) west of Coimbatore in the Western Ghats. … Water from Siruvani River is renowned for its taste and mineral properties and Siruvani is 2nd tastiest water in the World . The view from the falls and the dam is a tourist attraction.

Vaidehi falls

Vaidehi falls is a waterfall situated in the outskirts of Coimbatore city about 35 km (22 mi) from Coimbatore. The nearest village is Narasipuram. This waterfall used to be called “Tholayira Murthi Kandi”, in Tamil Tholayiram stands for the number nine hundred, word Murthy has several interpretations