PLACES TO VISIT

Isha Yoga Center

Isha Yoga Center is located at the foothills of Velliangiri Mountains. It is a well-known spiritual center attracting many visitors from international destinations. Many of them visit Isha Yoga Center throughout the year to seek out inner peace as well as wellbeing. Isha Yoga Center has a 64,000 sq. ft. meditation hall and Dhyanalinga, constructed as a pillar-less 250,000-brick dome structure – an ideal place for meditation. Isha Rejuvenation Center and Isha Home School are also located at this center.

Ooty – The Queen of Hills

Ooty – the Queen of Hills is just under 3 hours drive from Midland Residency. You can visit Ooty during most part of the year as the climate is pleasant and salubrious. It is one of coolest getaways that you can plan for a family trip or to take a break from your busiest business programs. On the way to Ooty is Black Thunder – a renowned water theme park, which you can also consider as part of your itinerary. At Ooty, there are many attractions such as Boat House, Botanical Gardens, Rose Garden, Doddabeta Peak, etc. Coonoor and Kotagiri are two other scenic places near Ooty you can explore.

Perur Pateeswarar Temple

Perur Pateeswarar temple is one of the oldest temples aging around 1500 years. Well known for its architectural beauty, this temple is a must visit for those who travel to Coimbatore. Situated on the bank of Noyyal River, the temple remains open throughout the week from morning 4:30am till evening 9 pm. During September, the festival of dance, Natyanjali is celebrated wherein many noted Bharatanatyam dancers perform in the temple premises. The structures and carvings inside the temple stand as tall proof to India’s great architectural heritage.

Siruvani Waterfalls

The Siruvani water is said to be one of the tastiest waters in the world. Located in the Western Ghats, Siruvani Waterfalls is also known as Kovai Courtallam. The Siruvani River that makes this breathtaking waterfall is the major source to supply water to Coimbatore city. The Siruvani dam is an eye-pleasing sight offering a panoramic view of the Western Ghats. Visiting Siruvani waterfalls will help to rejuvenate mind and body and one of the best getaways from the hustle and bustle of the city life.

Kovai Kondattam Amusement Park

An incredible theme park for the entire family, Kovai Kondattam amusement park is located near Perur. Coimbatore travelers can plan to visit Perur Pateeswarar Temple and then Kovai Kondattam Amusement Park to complete their day in a spiritual as well as rejuvenating manner. This amusement park was built by a renowned Tamil movie actor. It has a variety of water-based and dry rides offering a fun-filled experience to the visitors. Kovai Kondattam theme park caters to diverse age groups.

KARUNYA UNIVERSITY

True to its name Karunya which means 'Compassion' shall be an institution with social concern to address the problems of humanity through technical education, research and development, products, patents and extension. The faculty and students of Karunya will be nurtured in character, ethics and spiritual discernment to serve the society with fervor and zeal.

Chinmaya Vidyalaya School

Chinmaya Mission, as history brought once more many heads, hearts and working hands to continue striving for a noble cause in the most constructive and progressive area of life, that is, education. With strength of 200 students, eleven faculty members, the school started functioning. His Holiness Swami Tejomayanandaji, Head, Chinmaya Mission World-wide visited the school in August 2011 and blessed the staff and students.The Vidyalaya operating under Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, Mumbai, besides offering formal education through the CBSE stream, imparts value based education which extends a strong and effective moral foundation. The methodology based on “ Chinmaya Vision Programme” established a foundation for integrated personality development, extends an indepth, knowledge of Indian –culture and instills feelings of patriotism.

S.B.O.A Matric. & Hr.Sec.School

“Educate & Illuminate” is the motto. The school aims at providing a full, liberal and comprehensive education in order to develop in the child a sound character and a fine personality. The objective is to produce young men and women with a keen sense of discipline, responsibility, initiative, integrity self-reliance and loyalty. The S.B.O.A Matric. & Hr.Sec.School is recognized by the Govt. of Tamil Nadu. The School was started in June 1985. Last Year the school had a strength of 3503 Students and 164 staff on its roll. The school is co-educational and the medium of instruction is English. The School has made remarkable strides in terms of physical growth, academic excellence and personality building.