Temples & Pilgrimage · Hill Temple (Lord Murugan) · Maruthamalai Foothills, Coimbatore

Arulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Temple, Maruthamalai

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Address: Cross Cut Road, Gandhipuram, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, 641012, IN
Telephone: +919043700334
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Renowned 12th-century hill shrine dedicated to Lord Murugan, perched 500 feet up on the Western Ghats foothills west of Coimbatore.

Verified Address: Maruthamalai Devasthanam Road, Maruthamalai, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641046 Hours: 6:00 AM – 1:00 PM & 2:00 PM – 8:30 PM (Subject to festival schedules)

Arulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Temple, Maruthamalai

Detailed Visitor & Access Information

• Recognized by many devotees as the 7th abode of Lord Murugan, featuring classic Dravidian gopuram architecture and panoramic views of Coimbatore.
• Visitors can climb via the shaded stone stairway (approx. 800+ steps) or use the Devasthanam mini-bus shuttle operating from the foothill boarding point.
• Private vehicles and taxis are permitted up to the designated foothill parking plaza (and hill parking during non-peak days subject to temple administration traffic rules).
• Also visit the sacred Pambatti Siddhar Cave shrine located on the southeastern slope of the hill.

Facilities & Visitor Amenities

✓Foothill Car & Van Parking
✓Devasthanam Hill Shuttle Bus
✓Cloakroom & Footwear Stand
✓Drinking Water & Restrooms
✓Prasadam Counter

Accessibility & Senior Info

•Foothill shuttle mini-bus available for senior citizens and families who cannot climb stairs
•Paved ramp access up to foothill boarding zone

How to Reach Arulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Temple, Maruthamalai

Nearest Airport: Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) — approx. 24 km (45–55 mins)

Nearest Railway Station: Coimbatore Junction (CBE) — approx. 15 km (35 mins)

Nearest Bus Terminal: Gandhipuram Central Bus Stand — approx. 15 km via Lawley Road & Vadavalli

Road & Route Access: Well-maintained 4-lane road via RS Puram, TNAU, Lawley Road, and Vadavalli straight to the temple arch.

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Information Source: TN HR&CE Department Official Temple Directory Verification Status: verified (Last checked: 2026-10-01)

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Book a dedicated private cab with waiting time at the foothill parking lot, or combine with Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Isha Yoga Center.

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✓ Local Half-Day Temple Cab

✓ Spiritual & Heritage Full-Day Tour (Perur + Maruthamalai + Isha)

✓ Round-Trip Family Cab

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