History of Sulur
Subsequently, it was named as Sundrapandiya Nallur, during the supremacy of Sundra Pandiyan. It was then referred as Suranur during eighteenth century, which is believed to be metamorphosed as Sulur in the succeeded years. Many other theories are also doing the rounds on how come the place is named as Sulur.
Geography of Sulur
Sulur is located at an altitude of 340 metres above the sea level which grounds the fact that the atmospheric conditions in Sulur are quite pleasant throughout the year. The close proximity of Sulur to the cities like Coimbatore metropolis and Knit Wear Capital of India, Tirupur, makes it a notable destination for several textile manufactures and handloom weavers.The suburban area is carved up into two divisions by the renowned Noyyal River. Sulur is also famous for its twin lakes namely Sulur Lake and Sulur small lake, which bring scenic perspective to the region.
Distance Chart from Sulur:
- Sulur to Tirupur - 33 km
- Sulur to Erode - 86.9 km
- Sulur to Nilgiris - 109 km
- Sulur to Kerala - 113 km
- Sulur to Dindigul - 114 km
- Sulur to Salem - 155 km
Tourist Attractions in Sulur
Sulur is not so popular in terms of tourism. Nevertheless, the town attracts a lot of visitors for its numerous religious spots located across the length and breadth of the town. Furthermore, the twin lakes located northwards to the town attracts a considerable number of visitors extends a range of activities, which include wind surfing and Canoeing (small and light boat usually propelled with a paddle).Some of the famous religious spots of Sulur include Kumaran Kottam Temple, Perumal Temple, Vaitheeswaran Temple, and Mahakali Amman Temple, Sulur Tirupathi, Sulur Masjid, Lutheran churches and many other religious spots.
Nearby Tourist Destinations from Sulur
- Coimbatore - 21 km away from Sulur
- Pollachi - 51 km away from Sulur
- Ooty - 104 km away from Sulur
- Kotagiri - 83.9 km away from Sulur
- Coonoor - 85.8 km away from Sulur
- Valparai - 115 km away from Sulur
- Yercaud - 182 km away from Sulur
How to Reach Sulur:
Sulur is well connected to Coimbatore, nearby town and villages and all other important cities of the southern state of Tamil Nadu. The town houses a main bus stand and frequent buses are operated to Annur, Coimbatore, Ernakulam, Gandhipuram, Kanyakumari, Karumathampatti, Madurai, Nagapattinam, Palladam, Peelamedu, Pollachi, Pudukottai, Rameswaram, Sivakasi, Somanur, Thanjavur, Thirunelveli, Tirupur, Trichy, Ukkadam, Velankanni and many other localities.Nearest Bus Stand: Sulur Main Bus Stand
Nearest Railway Station: Sulur Road Railway Station (station code: SUU)
Nearest Airport: Coimbatore International Airport
Famous Personalities from Sulur
Sulur is always proud about the fact that it has given numerous celebrities and famous personalities to this country. Some of them areThiru.S.R.Karuppannan - First ever IAS from Sulur and a former chairman of Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission
Sivakumar - Tamil cinema actor – Two time recipient of Tamil Nadu State Film Awards
Manivannan - Tamil cinema actor/director - Acted in more than 400 films and directed 50 films to his credit
S.B. Venkatram - Executive in All India Radio and famous for his sports coverage
Hotels and Restaurants in Sulur
TAG Hotels
1/156, NPS Nagar, Neelambur, Tamil Nadu 641062•095858 22299
Flora Park Inn
5-3, Trichy Rd, PAPPAMPATTI PIRIVU, Chinthamanipudur, Sulur, Tamil Nadu 641103•094433 88407
Flora Park Inn
5-3, Trichy Rd, PAPPAMPATTI PIRIVU, Chinthamanipudur, Sulur, Tamil Nadu 641103•094433 88407
JR Service Apartment Hotel
190, GRG Nagar, Codissia Trade Fair Complex Rd, Civil Aerodrome Post, Sitra, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641014•088709 66671
@ SEASONS HOTEL
AVINASHI MAIN ROAD 1/262 A4, A5, A6 THIYAGIGAL STREET, POST, Chinniyampalayam, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641062•081899 81999
KACH INN
First Street, Avinashi Rd, SITRA, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641014•099449 29959
Sarvam Serviced Apartment
No: 7, Kothari, Neelikonampalayam Main Rd, behind Indian bank, Singanallur, Tamil Nadu 641005•0422 356 8787
Lovely garden restaurant
Address: 24F5+C83, Sulur, Tamil Nadu 641402
Nirvana
Address: 9/76, Sulur, Tamil Nadu 641402
Tattuvadai settu kadai sulur
Address: near Kannan department sulur, Sulur, Tamil Nadu 641402