With some great day trip options available in the surrounding area, renting a car makes good sense. Without one, it’d be much more difficult to experience everything that Coimbatore, 25 miles away, has to offer. Marudhamalai Hill Temple ought to be toward the top of your list here. Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Ramar Temple are excellent attractions too. Locals are also likely to point you in the direction of Palakkad, 40 miles away. If you only have time for one thing here, make sure it’s Tipu Sultan Fort. (But we’re also huge fans of Malampuzha Park and Dhoni Waterfalls.)