India /Tamil Nadu /Tirupur /Tirupur

Tirupur is a bustling town in the state of Tamil Nadu, in southern India. The town of Tirupur is located near the main city of Coimbatore, and this contributes a lot in increasing tourist access to the town. Tirupur is the place to visit, if you are a shopaholic and a big time shopping freak. This is because the town of Tirupur is aptly called the ‘Textile Town’ and is the manufacturing capital of a large number of casual wear, hosiery and sportswear companies. You can shop around in the Tirupur market and get some really attractive deals on high quality branded wear, including brands like Fila, Tommy Hilfiger, Reebok, Whale, Diesel, and Pitstop. Tourists mainly flock to the town of Tirupur in order to shop around for good garments and casual wear. You can also visit the nearby scenic regions of Mettupalayam and Podanur once you reach the town of Tirupur. These regions have lush green surroundings and an array of beautiful hills that are guaranteed to calm your nerves and help you unwind. You can also visit the Tirupur Tirupathi temple, and the Avinashiappar temple that are popular among pilgrims. The Sukreeswara temple in Tirupur is a very ancient structure that can be an interesting place to visit. This temple was built during the 10th century.

Quick Facts-Edit

Category : Beaches

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 640601‎

STD Code: 421

Info Website: N.A

Best Time to Visit:  Throughout the year

HistoryEdit

Not many are the people in South India who have not heard of the textile centre, Tirupur. It is located 47 kilometres away from the city of Coimbatore, in Tamil Nadu. Textiles produced here are sold in markets throughout the country.Some of the attractions that the city of Tirupur is famous for, in addition to the numerous textile factories, are the famous temples which date back to the glorious ages of the Cholas and Pandyas. Several legends surround the city of Tirupur and the many ancient temples it boasts of such as Arulmigu Avinashi Lingeswarar Thirukoil at Avinashi, Tirupur Tirupathi temple and Sukreeswarar Temple. Among these is the story of the Visveswaraswamy temple that lies in the heart of the city. One of the oldest of the temples that exist in the city. As legend has it, the Shiva Linga that is worshipped inside the temple, was left behind by a King who was carrying it with him, back from a pilgrimage to Kasi. The city has also seen its fair share of revolution. It was one of the most politically volatile spots during the days of the freedom struggle in Tamil Nadu and has given the country great patriots like Tiruppur Kumaran who has a memorial statue in the heart of the city.

Places to VisitAdd

How to ReachEdit

By Air : Coimbatore has a major airport and Tirupur can be easily reached by taking a flight to Coimbatore.

By Train : Tirupur has a railway station and almost all expresses trains that ply down south stop here. Regular trains will be available from the cities and towns of Coimbatore, Erode, Bangalore, Salem, Hyderabad, Chennai and Kanyakumari. Train fares will range between Rs 150 to 300 for the basic class of travel.

By Bus : Buses are the preferred mode of transport in the state of Tamil Nadu. The region has a very well established network of buses, and regular buses ply everywhere between all major cities and minor towns and villages. There are regular buses from the nearby cities and towns of Pollachi and Coimbatore to Tirupur. There are also buses from Salem, Erode, Ariyalur, Chidambaram, Theni, Rajapalayam, Madurai and Dindigul. Bus fares normally range around Rs 50 to 500 depending on the distance involved. Buses from Chennai and Madurai are available in air conditioned and non air conditioned varieties. Buses to Kochi, Trivandrum and Trichur are also available from the neighboring state of Kerala.

By Taxi : N.A

By Other : N.A

Top HotelsAdd

Top RestaurantsAdd

Must Eat FoodAdd

Must Do ActivitiesAdd

Must ShopAdd

Nightlife (Pub / Disc / BAR)Add

SpaAdd

FestivalAdd

Safety / WarningEdit

N.A

HelplineEdit

• Police : 100
• Fire : 101
• Ambulance : 102

ItineraryEdit

N.A

Gallery