Erode district

About Erode

Nestled on the banks of River Cauvery, Erode is a special grade Municipal Town in Tamil Nadu. Erode is a prime market center for turmeric, which you can witness while on a tour to Erode. The town is positioned in a cotton growing belt, and its industries comprise of cotton ginning and the manufacture of transport equipment. For a tour to Erode, the best time to visit is between the months of November and February.

Tourist Attractions

Following are some of the famous tourist attractions in and around Erode, which you can explore while on a tour to Erode –

• Bannari Amman Temple:
  Site of the popular Kundam- Firewalk festival organized during April–May every year, this famous temple in Erode District is one of the important Sakthi temples in the region. You may plan your tour to Erode in a way so as to witness this colorful festival.
• Government Museum:
  This museum is well-known for its collection of palm-leaf manuscripts and coins, as well as many important exhibits and botanical and zoological specimens.
• Thindalmalai:
  This hill temple of Lord Murugan is situated 5 km from Erode.
• Sangameshwarar Temple:
  Situated 15 km north-east from Erode Railway Station is the celebrated pilgrimage center, Bhavani. The confluence of the rivers Bhavani and Cauvery is home to the Sangameswarar temple.
• Kodumudi:
  Located 40 km from Erode, on the banks of River Cauvery, this is an eminent pilgrim center.

How To Reach Erode

Come on a tour to Erode, using the following means of transport -

• By air:
  The nearest airport is at Coimbatore (90 km).
• By rail:
  Erode is an important Railway Junction and well-connected to all major cities of India.
• By road:
  Regular buses from the large bus stand in Erode take you to all nearby cities and towns.

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