Situated on the foothills of the famed ‘blue mountains,’ the Nilgiri Hills, Coimbatore is the second largest city in the heritage state of Tamil Nadu. Certainly, there are things to do in Coimbatore; after all, the city is an interesting melange of art, culture, religion, food and more. With its salubrious climate, and calm atmosphere, Coimbatore is still holds an old-world charm. Add a dash of contemporary flavour and you get a destination that has something for anyone and everyone. This is also where you will find an abundance of industries, ranging from cotton textiles and electric motors, to pumps and automobile spares. Here are some of the offbeat activities that are quintessentially Coimbatore. After all, exploring a place off the beaten track has a charm of its own, so here is what you can do on your next visit to Coimbatore.