About Erode
Erode District, it was also known as Periyar District of Kongu Nadu region. This district is an important and the biggest trader of Turmeric. This district is also famous for its Handloom, Power Loom and Readymade Garments production. It is also a bulk marketing district of those products.
Major attractions include:
Kodumudi : It is 40 kms from Erode. The special feature of this town is the temple of Lord Siva Called Muchukundeswarar, Lord Vishnu called as Veera Narayan It is one of the important temple where the Chithirai Utsavam is the most important festivals of the temple. Paper mills located here is also an attraction.
Bhavani : It is 15 kms from Erode and also known as Kooduthurai among the locals. Bhavani river stretching over 200km, gets water mostly from Southwest Monsoon and also through helping hand by the Northeast Monsoon. It originates from the Silent Valley of Kerala, crosses over other districts and towns and flows through this town. Bhavani Sangameshwarar Temple is an ancient temple.
Kodiveri Dam : It is 60 kms from Coimbatore,. It was constructed by the Mysore Maharaja in the 17th Century.
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Top 10 Places to Visit in Erode
Sankagiri Fort, Tamil Nadu
23.8 km from Erode - See map
Sankagiri Fort was bult in 15th century by the Vijayanagara Empire. Tourists can see nearly 14 fort walls were built across the Sankagiri Hill....
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Uthukuli, Tamil Nadu
44.8 km from Erode - See map
Uthukuli is famous for the Arulmigu Uthukuli Murugan Temple. Located 15 Km Tirupur this temple is dedicated to Lord Murugan and is dated as old as...
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Sri Kailasanathar Temple, Tamil Nadu
53.1 km from Erode - See map
About 22 kilometers east of Salem, in the town of Tharamangalam, is Salem District’s most popular and one of its most beautiful attraction - The...
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Kailasanathar Temple, Tharamangalam, Tamil Nadu
53.2 km from Erode - See map
Tharamangalam is a small town famous for a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva called as "Kailashanathar temple". Travelers will be amazed to watch a...
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Tirupur, Tamil Nadu
57.8 km from Erode - See map
Tirupur is located on the banks of Noyyal River and is the district headquarters. Famous as the textile town one can crack the best of deals for...
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Mettur Dam, Tamil Nadu
59 km from Erode - See map
The largest dam, Mettur Dam was constructed in the year 1934. The dam was built across River Cauvery at the canyon where the river enters the...
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Karur, Tamil Nadu
67.8 km from Erode - See map
Karur famous as the Textile Capital of Tamil Nadu is located near Amravati River and is famous for the Pasupathieswarer Temple where a five foot...
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Kottai Mariamman Temple, Salem, Tamil Nadu
69.9 km from Erode - See map
NearSalem city, the temple famously termed as “Kottai Mariamman Temple”, is dedicated to Goddess Parvati. Devotees believe that the Goddess is...
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Poiman Karadu, Tamil Nadu
74.5 km from Erode - See map
Poiman Karadu is the famous spot to be visited near Salem city. Tourists can see a false image of 2 horn Deer when seen from East side of plain....
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Sathyamangalam Wildlife Sanctuary, Tamil Nadu
91.7 km from Erode - See map
Sathyamangalam Wildlife Sanctuary along the Western Ghats in Tamil Nadu is a protected area for Tiger Reserve. This area is quite significant in...
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Yercaud Lake, Tamil Nadu
93.5 km from Erode - See map
Yercaud Lake (also Emerald Lake and Big Lake), situated in the northern part of town, is the biggest and most beautiful lake in Yercaud. It is...
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Silk Farm, Tamil Nadu
95.5 km from Erode - See map
The Silk Farm, located near the Lady’s Seat site, is a unique and interesting attraction in Yercaud and is an essential stop when visiting the...
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