Must visit places in Coimbatore for Kids!

 

Coimbatore – Our Kovai! Coimbatorians are super-known for their hospitality and also for their sweet ‘Kongu Tamil’ dialect. Many of you know Coimbatore is an industrial hub, but now Coimbatore has also become the greatest hub of education.

Fresh air, moderate climate, sweet water, absolute low cost of living, and Annapoorna Sambhar are the main reasons why the locals cannot leave this place and tourists love this place.

Are you the parent who wonders what we can do with our kids in this industrial club? Are there places in Coimbatore where kids can gain knowledge and also enjoy it? Do you want to explore places other than temples, VOC Park and Zoo? Well, here are some suggestions for you:

1. Gass Forest Museum:

 

If your kids love animals, then this museum on wildlife exhibits will be a treat to your family. The museum is sited in a 100 years old heritage building within the campus of Tamil Nadu Forest Academy. The museum was founded by H.A.Gass, a British Forest Officer, in 1903. The museum hosts more than 4000 exhibits which include preserved and stuffed animals, birds and reptiles, arms used in the olden days, a huge display of timbre, and cultural artifacts. We can gain knowledge on the characteristics and habitat of each species. The museum is filled with many interesting historical facts and also sheds some light on the extinct species. Enjoy a day in the jungle of Coimbatore and I am sure your kids won’t be disappointed.

Operating days:

Monday – Friday (9 am – 1 pm, 2 pm – 5 pm)

2. GeDee Car and Science Museum:

 

It is a must-visit place for car lovers and science enthusiasts. The museum has a wonderful private collection of vintage cars, motorcycles of different eras. Kids will love to see the first model of a working car to their all-time favorite Herbie car. There is a total of 70 amazing displays of cars each with a history or a tale behind them. We can also find a mechanical calculator, projection TVs, an ancient computer, floppy drive, ballpoint pens, and much more. Narrate the story of Rolls Royce and Mysore Maharaja's tale to your little ones and relish the magical moments.

Operating days:

Tuesday – Saturday (9 am – 5 pm)

Sunday (10 am – 6 pm)

3. TNAU Insect Museum:

 

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University is yet another pride of Coimbatore and their entomology department is a proud host of India’s first Insect Museum. After visiting this museum which is under the theme “Bugs are kings”, kids or adults who hate insects will start liking them. More than 20,000 insects of 50 different species are on display and videos related to insects are played on televisions. One can explore the touch screen gadgets to know more information on the insects displayed around them. Differently abled persons can also access this museum through the ramp provided. So why wait? Show the real Bugs’ Life to your kids.

Operating days:

Tuesday – Saturday (9 am – 5 pm)

4. Tamil Nadu Police Museum: 

 

“All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them!” Inspire your kids to develop courage and chase their goals by showing them the history of brave policemen throughout the ages. The Hamilton Police club was renovated and re-opened as Tamil Nadu Police Museum. The museum displays various types of arms, Police uniforms from the olden days to the present day, gadgets used by the Bomb Squad, the sword gifted by the then Chief Minister Mr. M.G.Ramachandran, weapons seized from forest brigand Veerappan and Malaiyur Mampattiyan, Police medals, and many more.

Operating days:

All days (10 am – 4 pm)

5. Nilgiri Biosphere Nature Park:

 

After all these visits, if you wish to calm your mind and rejuvenate yourself in the lap of mother nature, take a short drive to the Nilgiri Biosphere Nature Park (NBNP). After all, Coimbatore is under the Nilgiris mountains and Anaikatti is a place of lush greens free from the city’s hassles. NBNP aims to conserve rare and endangered species of flora. You can find rare trees throughout the path. There are also hiking trails that provide a bird’s eye view of the available flora and fauna. Kids will become one with nature and learn about the need to conserve biodiversity.

Operating days:

All days except Tuesday

I would say these are all the must-visit places in Coimbatore for quality family time. Take your little ones to these places for wonderful and knowledgeable experiences.