Tour to Erode

• Area: 8,162 Sq Kms
• Population: 25,74,067
• Languages spoken: Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada & Urdu
• STD Code: 0424

An important Municipal town of Tamil Nadu, Erode is located at a distance of 100 kms east of Coimbatore between 11 ° 19.5" and 11 ° 81.05" North latitude and 77 ° 42.5" and 77 ° 44.5" East latitude. The River Cauvery flows through the district. One of the most influential districts of Tamil Nadu in terms of economy as well as politics, a tour to Erode is a definite must-have in your trip itinerary to Tamil Nadu.

A typically tropical climate, the summer temperatures of Erode ranges between maximum and minimum temperature is 96°F and 80°F. The best time to visit the region would definitely be between the months of October to March when the weather remains pleasantly cool.

A number of legends are associated with the nomenclature of the district of Erode, many of which also have certain religious connotations. Historically, the earliest references to the district can be traced back to as early as 850 A.D., when the district came under the reign of the Cholas with its headquarters at Dharmapuram. The following centuries saw several bloody battles as generations after generations of rulers waged wars to get the control of this prestigious province. Due to the battles waged by countless generations of the Marathas, British and the rulers of several provinces like Mysore, the once rich and beautiful region of Erode faced a ruin that was to an extent recovered from during the reign of the British, when much of Erode’s erstwhile prestige was reinstated.

The major tourist attractions of a tour to Erode include:

• Thindal -

5 km from Erode is important as it is the site for one of the most revered temples of Lord Murugan.

• Chennimalai -

Located about 20 km from Erode, this is the site of a temple of Lord Murugan.

• Vellode -

15 km from Erode - Birds Sanctuary

• Bhavani -

15 km from Erode - Confluence of rivers Bhavani and Cauvery,

• Kodumudi-

35 km from Erode - small town on the banks of river Cauvery with lot of temples

• Kodiveri-

located near Gobichetipalayam, is famous for cine shootings.

• Gobichettipalayam-

This is the site of a number of famous temples including that of Pariyur Amman Temple, which is entirely built by marble

• Sathyamangalam-

forest one of the prettiest wild life sanctuaries in Tamil Nadu and home to countless wild animals

The important places of tourist interest located around Erode are:

There are numerous temples located in the vicinity of Erode. These include temples dedicated to Lord Murugan, one of the most respected deities of Hinduism. Besides this, the other temples include:

• Sivanmalai

  is about 50 kms. from Erode and very near to Kangayam

• Chennimalai

  is about 30 kms. from Erode and 12 kms from Perundurai

• Thindalmalai

  is 5 kms from Erode

• Vattamalai

  is about 5 kms from Kangayam

• Mukkoodal

An important pilgrimage spot of Tamil Nadu, this is the site of the respected Sangameshwarar Temple, Bhavani as well as the confluence of the rivers Cauvery, Bhavani and the invisible Amudha.

• Bannari Amman Temple

Located around 75 kms away from Erode and 10 kms away from Sathyamangalam, the Bannari Amman Temple comprises one of the most respected temples of Tamil Nadu dedicated to Goddess Shakti.

The festivals of Erode are varied and add an extra spark of life to the town’s daily lives. Notable among these are:

• January

Pongal Festival

• June

Lord Murugan Temple Car Festival

• October

Thiruchendur Lord Muruga Temple Kandasashti Festival

• By Air:

  The nearest airport to Erode is at Coimbatore, about 85 km away from the main city of Erode.

• By Rail:

  Erode is well-connected to a number of cities by an efficient system of railways. These include routes which go towards Coimbatore, Salem as well as Karur.

• By Road:

  Erode is well-connected to a number of neighboring cities by an efficient network of roads. The roads are motor-able and have the added benefits of an efficient network of transportation

Erode is home to a number of hotels and resorts, all of which are fully equipped to provide warmth and hospitality to all the guests to the city. These include several hotels pertaining to the economy and choice of numerous people on a tour to Erode.

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