Coimbatore, which is also known as Kovai is a city in south Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is located on banks of river Noyyal which is surrounded by the Western Ghats. It is the second largest city in Tamil Nadu after Chennai. The city was once called as Koneyammanputhhur which means birthplace of Goddess. Coimbatore is a major hub for engineering goods, textile mills, educational institutions and healthcare institutions. The pleasant weather, friendly culture and hospitality are the highlight of this city. It is one of the fastest growing tier 2 cities and is the major hub for textile industry. The major attractions in the city are Kovai Kutralam Falls, Monkey Falls, Siruvani Falls and Dam, Vydehi Falls, Anubhavi Subramaniar Temple, Ayyappan Temple, Lord Ganesha Temple, Dhyanalinga Yogic Temple and Islam Safia Jamath Mosque. As major hub of textile and many other industries, Coimbatore attracts thousands of tourist throughout the year. The city is well connected by road and air route. Several domestic and international flights are operated to the city. Major airlines like Air India, IndiGo, JetLite, SpiceJet and many international airlines operate flights to the Coimbatore. The top flights from and to Coimbatore Bangalore - Coimbatore, Chennai - Coimbatore, Coimbatore - Mumbai and Delhi - Coimbatore. Coimbatore International Airport, which was previously known as Peelamedu Civil Aerodrome is located at Peelamedu, around 13 km from the city center. It is a single terminal airport which handles both domestic and international passengers and is the second largest airport in Tamil Nadu after Chennai Airport. The airport is well connected with rest of city by buses and private cabs. Find the best deals on Coimbatore flight tickets on Via.com and book your flights at the lowest airfare along with benefits like instant confirmation, lowest convenience fee, airfare calendar and easy cancellation/refund.
