Coonoor, is a town in the Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu, is a charming tourist spot at an altitude of 1,850 m above sea level. The town is visited for its mist-clad Nilgiri hills, its long stretches of green tea estates, red poinsettias and old-fashioned bungalows. Besides natural charms, it retains its colonial flavour through its old-world cottages, slopes and settings to become among the best tourist spots in India.
Tourist attractions in Coonoor are many, and the Sim's Park remains the most popular of them all for its vast collection of plant species and its annual fruit & vegetable show hosted in May. If the Dolphin's Nose Viewpoint attracts tourists for offering panoramic view of the Nilgiri Hills and Catherine Falls, then the Lamb's Rock delights for its fantastic vistas of tea and coffee plantations.
The historical Droog Fort of the reign of Tipu Sultan, the majestic Law's Falls and the "Queen of Hill Stations" Ooty (at 19 km) are other tourist attractions in and around Coonoor. If the Katary Falls is visited for its power station, then the Pasteur Institute for its scientifically-made vaccinations and research works. Tourists can also head to Pomological Station to gain knowledge of pomegranates and apricot.
Coimbatore at 71 km is the nearest airport which connects it to rest of India.
By Rail
Coonoor is located on the toy-train route between Mettupalayam (34 km) and Ooty (19 km) whereas Coimbatore at a 3 hours drive is a railway station.
By Road
Coonoor has a well-connected network of roads that links it with many vital cities in south India.
Catherine Falls
Located in Kotagiri, Catherine Falls is double-cascaded waterfall and is major tourist spot. At the distance of 20 Kms from Coonoor, this fascinating waterfall falls from 250 feet and is the second largest waterfalls in Nilgiris. Surrounded by tea plantations, Mettupalayam plains and beautiful views of forest, the falls are visible from Dolphin’s Nose. Accessible from Kotagiri side as well, these falls reach plains and form Kallar River.
C...Dolphin's Nose
Situated above 1000 feet above sea level, Dolphin’s Nose is a popular tourist place which offers breathtaking views. Located in Coonoor, it is a unique rock formation with its peak resembling the nose of Dolphin and that’s from where it gets this name. It is 174 meters high and view of Catherine Falls from this height is otherworldly. The drive up to this place is breathtaking with wonderful views of tea plantations.
Dolphin’s N...Hidden Valley
The utterly beautiful Hidden Valley is located at a distance of 4 Km from Coonoor and beyond the Wellington Golf Course. This amazing valley attracts tourists for its greenery or pleasant weather. The valley, considered a wonderful creation of God, provides peace or breathtaking view of the park. The valley is also popular among trekkers and adventure lovers. It’s really an awesome picnic spot for families.
Hidden Valley offers beautiful v...Sims Park
Located in Coonoor, The Nilgiris, Sim’s Park is a park-cum-botanical garden which is fully surrounded by shrubs. Established in 1847, it is at height of 1780 meters above sea level, and minimum temperature here is 5C and maximum temperature is 30C. Spanning across more than 12 hectares, this beautiful garden was developed by Major Murray and Mr. J.D. Sims and it’s a popular attraction now. Constructed around natural co...
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