It is situated 3.5kms north of the Coimbatore railway station. Inside the Forest College there is a Glass Museum, which is worth visiting. Siruvani water is famous for its sweet taste and is the source of drinking water for the residents of Coimbatore. Marudamalai Temple of Lord Muruga is set up on a hill which is 12kms from the Coimbatore railway station. The Deity Dhandayuthapani is believed to have performed miracles to keep his devotees happy.
Pilgrims can reach the temple through steps or by vehicle.
For the people who walk up the hill there are mandaps for resting on the way. Perur Patteeswaraswamy Temple was built by Karikala Cholan. It is situated near the river Noyyal and is 7kms from Coimbatore. There are some priceless sculptures in the Kanagasabai Hall in the temple, which also has a large number of statues. The temple is at its decorative best in March, when the Panguni Uthiram festival is celebrated.