Erode also called as turmeric
city is the seventh largest urban agglomeration among the South Indian states.
With a close aproximity to Tripur, it is also called as Textile city. The city
is established on the banks of Kaveri. Erode is among the largest producers of
turmeric, hand-loom and knitwear, food products. The city is of historical
importance and it has places which are a must visit! Erode is easily accessible
through bus from Coimbatore or Chennai or Banglore. You can look into all
available routes through https://www.ticketgoose.com/bus-tickets/erode.
Now we will see some important places in and around Erode to explore!
Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve
Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve is a
tiger reserve along the Western Ghats in the Erode. The place was declared as a
wildlife sanctuary in 2008. It was later expanded in 2011. It has a forest
cover of 1,411.6 km2 (545.0 sq mi) and is the largest wildlife sanctuary in Tamil
Nadu. The sanctuary has a wide diverse fauna. It has 40+ large mammal species,
30+ reptile species and 200+ aviaries. It has the largest elephant habitat in
India. Some other animals include slender loris, sloth bear, civet, hyena,
jackal, otter, mongoose, wild boar, blackbuck, barking deer, spotted deer,
sambar etc. Some of the rare birds include white backed vulture, brown fish
owl, woodpecker etc.
Vellode Bird Sanctuary
Vellode Birds Sanctuary is
sanctuary in Erode. It is a large lake surrounded by dark bushes. The area is
about .772 km2 (0.298 sq mi). The sanctuary has thousands of birds migrating
from different places. The best time to visit the sanctuary is from November to
March, as it the season for migrating of birds. Observatory towers are built to
see the birds around the lake. The sanctuary is 15 km away from central bus
stand and it is easily accessible.
Cauvery River
Erode is one of the places where
we can admire the beauty of cavery river. From erode bus stand, the river is
just 5 km away. It is in erode where Bhavani river merges with kaveri. The
exact location is Kooduthurai or Mukkoodal. It is also a holy place. It is home
for Sangameswarar Temple, Bhavani where it is believed that the mystic
Sarasvati River also joins the confluence.
Thanthai Periyar Anna Memorial House
Thanthai Periyar Anna memorial
house is the ansistry house of E.V. Ramasamy. Periyar Memorial House is
situated in Periyar Street.Periyar Memorial House is a historical place which
contains the photos of E.V. Ramaswamy Periyar and Anna Durai the occasions of
their political gathering. The place also houses the articles utilized by him.
Erode, sitting to the edge of
western ghats is a beautiful place to be one with the nature. You can look into
all available routes through https://www.ticketgoose.com/bus-tickets/erode
and visit the place at your ease.
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