Things to do in Thondamuthur, Tamil Nadu
Thondamuthur is a panchayat town in Perur taluk of Coimbatore district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Located in the western part of the state, it is one of the 33 panchayat towns in the district.
29 places to visit in and around Thondamuthur, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.
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- 1Velliangiri Mountains
The Velliangiri Mountains a part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve are situated at the Western Ghats of Coimbatore district, Tamil Nadu.
Wikipedia - 2Maruthamalai Marudhachalamurthy Temple
The Marudhamalai Murugan Temple, or the Maruthamalai Marudhachalamurthy Temple, is a 12th-century hill temple situated in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.
Wikipedia - 3Siruvani Waterfalls
Siruvani Waterfalls is located 36 km west of Coimbatore in the Western Ghats in India. The reservoir at Siruvani was built by the Indian government for Tamil Nadu, and funded by the Tamil Nadu government, to meet the drinking water requirements of Coimbatore.
Wikipedia - 4Theneeswarar Temple
The Theneeswarar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in Vellalore, near Coimbatore city in Coimbatore District, western part of Tamil Nadu in state of southeastern India.
Wikipedia - 5Virundeeswarar Temple Wikipedia
- 6Ulagalandha Perumal Temple, Singanallur Wikipedia
- 7Gedee Car Museum · in Coimbatore
Gedee Car Museum is a private vintage car museum located in the city of Coimbatore, India.
Wikipedia - 8Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve · in Coimbatore
Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve is a protected area and tiger reserve located along the area straddling both the Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats in the Erode district of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
Wikipedia - 9Perur Pateeswarar Temple, Coimbatore · in Coimbatore
Perur Pateeswarar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Perur, in western part of Coimbatore in state of Tamil Nadu in India. The temple was built by Karikala Chola in 2nd century CE.
Wikipedia - 10Gass Forest Museum · in Coimbatore
Gass Forest Museum is a government run natural history museum situated at Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.
Wikipedia - 11Coimbatore Elephant Reserve · in Kanthe Gounden Chavadi
Coimbatore Elephant Reserve is a protected area located in Coimbatore, Tiruppur and Erode districts of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The reserve covers an area of 566 km2 and was notified in 2003 as a part of Project Elephant.
Wikipedia - 12Arulmigu Munthi Vinayagar Temple · in Coimbatore Wikipedia
- 13Ashtamsa Varadha Anjaneyar Temple · in Coimbatore Wikipedia
- 14Dharmalinga Malai · in Kovaipudur Wikipedia
- 15VOC park and zoo · in Coimbatore Wikipedia
- 16Arulmigu Koniamman Temple · in Coimbatore Wikipedia
- 17Naga Sai Mandir · in Coimbatore
Sri Naga Sai Mandir is a Hindu temple dedicated to the Indian Spiritual Master Shirdi Sai Baba in Coimbatore in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
Wikipedia - 18Ukkadam Lake · in Coimbatore
Ukkadam Lake is a lake in Ukkadam, Coimbatore, South India. It is spread over an area of 1.295 km2 and has an average depth of 5.82 m.
Wikipedia - 19
- 20Valankulam Lake · in Coimbatore Wikipedia
- 21Athar Jamad Mosque · in Coimbatore
The Athar Jamad Mosque, also known as the Athar Jamaath Masjid and colloquially as The Big Mosque, is a mosque located on Oppanakara Street within the Coimbatore district of the state of Tamil Nadu, India.
Wikipedia - 22Kottaimedu Mosque · in Coimbatore Wikipedia
- 23Ayyappan Temple, Coimbatore · in Coimbatore Wikipedia
- 24Thandu Mariamman Temple · in Coimbatore Wikipedia
- 25Venugopalaswamy Temple, Ganapathy · in Coimbatore Wikipedia
- 26Loga Nayaga Shaniswara Temple · in Coimbatore Wikipedia
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- 28Singanallur Lake · in Coimbatore Wikipedia
- 29Vellalore Lake · in Coimbatore Wikipedia
Thondamuthur by interest
- Good with kids: Velliangiri Mountains, Gedee Car Museum, Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve, Gass Forest Museum, Coimbatore Elephant Reserve
- Temples and places of worship: Maruthamalai Marudhachalamurthy Temple, Theneeswarar Temple, Virundeeswarar Temple, Ulagalandha Perumal Temple, Singanallur, Perur Pateeswarar Temple, Coimbatore
- History: forts, palaces and monuments: Gedee Car Museum, Gass Forest Museum
- Nature: lakes, hills and waterfalls: Velliangiri Mountains, Siruvani Waterfalls, Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve, Coimbatore Elephant Reserve, Ukkadam Lake
- Lesser-known places: Coimbatore Elephant Reserve, Kottaimedu Mosque, Ayyappan Temple, Coimbatore, Thandu Mariamman Temple, Venugopalaswamy Temple, Ganapathy
Grouped by what each place is. Lesser-known places are ones fewer people read about on Wikipedia than most places on this page.
Best time to visit Thondamuthur
Best weather: Jun–Sep, Nov–Feb.
| Month | Average | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | Pleasant | 24°C | 6 mm |
| Feb | Pleasant | 27°C | 8 mm |
| Mar | Hot | 29°C | 31 mm |
| Apr | Hot | 30°C | 60 mm |
| May | Hot | 28°C | 118 mm |
| Jun | Pleasant | 26°C | 162 mm |
| Jul | Pleasant | 25°C | 158 mm |
| Aug | Pleasant | 25°C | 136 mm |
| Sep | Pleasant | 25°C | 126 mm |
| Oct | Rainy | 25°C | 192 mm |
| Nov | Pleasant | 24°C | 117 mm |
| Dec | Pleasant | 24°C | 28 mm |
Long-term monthly averages for the area, from NASA POWER, adjusted for the town's height (315 m). Festivals and crowds are not counted; check before you book.
How to reach Thondamuthur
- Nearest railway station: Coimbatore Junction (CBE), 14 km away.
- Nearest airport: Coimbatore Airport (CJB), 22 km away.
Straight-line distances; the road is longer. Check trains and flights before you travel.
What a 3-day trip to Thondamuthur costs
- Budget: about ₹2,800–₹5,500 per person
- Mid-range: about ₹7,000–₹13,800 per person
- Comfort: about ₹16,000–₹30,300 per person
A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Thondamuthur is not included.
Compare Thondamuthur with nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Best weather | Places to see | 3 days, mid-range, per person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thondamuthur | – | Jun–Sep, Nov–Feb | 29 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Kovaipudur | 13 km | May–Sep, Nov–Mar | 18 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Coimbatore | 13 km | May–Sep, Nov–Mar | 38 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Kanthe Gounden Chavadi | 14 km | May–Sep, Nov–Mar | 29 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Walayar | 16 km | May–Sep, Nov–Mar | 30 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
Distances in a straight line from Thondamuthur; trip costs are rough estimates (not live prices). Tap a town for its own page.
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Questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit in Thondamuthur?
The best known are Velliangiri Mountains, Maruthamalai Marudhachalamurthy Temple, Siruvani Waterfalls, Theneeswarar Temple, Virundeeswarar Temple.
When is the best time to visit Thondamuthur?
Best weather: Jun–Sep, Nov–Feb.
How do I reach Thondamuthur?
Nearest railway station: Coimbatore Junction (CBE), 14 km away. Nearest airport: Coimbatore Airport (CJB), 22 km away.
How much does a 3-day trip to Thondamuthur cost?
Budget: about ₹2,800–₹5,500 per person; Mid-range: about ₹7,000–₹13,800 per person; Comfort: about ₹16,000–₹30,300 per person. A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Thondamuthur is not included.
Sources: places from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikivoyage and OpenStreetMap; weather from NASA POWER; stations and airports from Wikidata. Last checked Oct 2026.