Coimbatore
or Kovai (in Tamil) city is the third largest city in Tamil Nadu. It is
rightly called 'Manchester of South India'. Due to the salubrious climate,
the city is known as poor man's Ooty. Coimbatore is also known for the
manufacture of motor pumb sets and varied engineering goods and its handloom
products. A large number of technical institutions in Coimbatore cater
to the growing technical needs of the region.