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About Coonoor
Coonoor, a small hill station of Tamil Nadu, is situated at a distance of 17 kilometres from Ooty.
Located in the Nilgiri ranges, the hill station stands at an elevation of 1,800 metres above sea
level. Well connected with major cities of southern India, Coonoor provides opportunity for
sightseeing, recreation and excursions in plenty.
History of Coonoor
The ancient home of the Toda Tribe, Coonoor was discovered by the British in the 19th century.
The destination is frequented by tourists and travellers travelling to the Nilgiri ranges in search
of solitude and adventure.
Things to do in Coonoor
The major attraction of Coonoor is Sims Park, a well maintained botanical garden. The garden,
located in the northern side of the railway station, is divided in 8 major sections. Each of these
sections features contrasting varieties of flowers, blooming throughout the year.
Along with rich flora, varieties of wild flowers and birdlife, the destination provides ample
opportunities to engage in trekking and hiking. To get a respite from Indian summers, the
township gets over-spilled with holiday makers.
Some other well known tourist spots in the township in the serene Nilgiri ranges are Lambs
Rock, Laws falls and The Dolphin Nose Viewpoint. The Nilgiri Mountain Railway (Toy Train)
is one of the oldest mountain railways in India. The train ride in the midst of the Nilgiris, a
UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a major tourist attraction in the region.
There are tea gardens with sparkling vegetation in the terraced farms of the Nilgiri ranges.
Along with tourist sites, the destination houses variety of birds such as thrushes, babblers, larks,
cuckoos, robins, vultures, eagles and song birds. Adventure enthusiasts can engage in
trekking, golfing and exploring wildlife in the forest reserves.
Most of the habitation is spread around tea plantations, which is a main source of living in the
township. Along with this, there is a research station for pomegranates and apricots in the
region, known as Pomological Station.
Coonoor can be visited any time throughout the year. Known as the tea garden town, the
meadows, tea bushes and rhododendrons, keep the destination cool and pleasant round the
year. Best time to visit Coonoor is between January and May with temperature ranging from 10
C to 25 C, which is ideal for sightseeing. Coonoor Horticulture Society holds a Fruit Show at
Sims park from December to February. Coonoor and places around Coonoor are the favourite
spots for film makers.
Coonoor has much to offer when it comes to food; the city offers all types of cuisines for the
tourist. There are many restaurants and small eateries that offer good food.
Coonoor is known for its tea plantations, tourists can pick up different flavours of tea here.
Coonoor handlooms and household items can also be included in the shopping bag.
Travelling to Coonoor
Coimbatore serves as the closest airport, at a distance of 110 km to reach Coonoor, from
where tourists can hire a cab to Coonoor, which is about 2 hours of journey.
Mettupalayam is the nearest railway station at a distance of 46 km from Coonoor. Tourists can
also opt to enjoy the scenic journey of 3.5 hours in the Toy Train that ply between Ooty and
Mettupalayam passing through Coonoor.
There are regular bus services to Coonoor from Coimbatore, Ooty and other major cities of
Tamilnadu. Number of private tourist buses also run to Coonoor from Ooty, Coimbatore and
Mettupalyam. There are direct bus services from Bangalore and Mysore to Ooty from where
tourists can hire a cab or board bus to Coonoor.
Information
State:
Tamil Nadu
Famous for/as: Hill
Altitude:
4927 M
Sim's Park
Type:
Park
Entry: Paid
Ranked: 1 Of 12
Ratings: 5.68/7 (19 Reviews)
Timings: Monday - Friday - 09:30 To 16:30 , Saturday - 09:30 To 16:30 , Sunday - 09:30 To
16:30 , Public Holidays - 09:30 To 16:30
"Good place to spend a day with your family especially if you are a couple.About 30 min from
Coonoor bus stand.The park is filled with large variety of plants and trees.Some trees are about
15o years old.Flower show and fruit show are some special..." - Mithun Var, Madurai, 3 days
ago
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Dolphins Nose
Type:
View Point
Entry: Free
Ranked: 2 Of 12
Ratings: 5.50/7 (11 Reviews)
"Dolphins Nose is about half hour bus journey from Coonoor bus stand.Then there is about 3045 min walk to the nose. The scenery is obviously naturish with all tee estates and dense
trees.Good time to spend with your friends.Along the there are..." - Mithun Kv, Madurai, 3
days ago
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Type:
Club
Entry: Paid
Ranked: 3 Of 12
Ratings: 5.83/7 (3 Reviews)
Timings: Monday - Friday - 09:00 To 17:00 , Saturday - 09:00 To 17:00 , Sunday - 09:00 To
17:00 , Public Holidays - 09:00 To 17:00
"Best place to spend your evening time with your family.The center of attraction is the lake.The
boating is open till 7pm.At this lake one can enjoy boating at very little cost of Rs. 100 for 4
members.Since it is situated in Coonoor, the climate..." - Mithun Kv, Madurai, 6 days ago
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Hidden Valley
Type:
Valley
Entry: Free
Ranked: 4 Of 12
Ratings: 5.00/7 (1 Reviews)
"amasing place...enjoy the view...really nice place to see all the tourists" - Santhosh
Santhosh, , Aug 5, 2013
Tiger Hill Cemetery
Type:
Offbeat Attraction
Entry: Free
Ranked: 5 Of 12
Ratings: 5.00/7 (1 Reviews)
"This cemetery, in a secluded area, has its own charm with a number of British era
graves.Unfortunately, over the years some of the statues have been stolen or vandalised and
the place has fallen to a bit of decay." - P yesu Thasen, Coonoor, 2 months ago
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Ketty
Type:
Village
Entry: Free
Ranked: 6 Of 12
Ratings:
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Pomological Station
Type:
Offbeat Attraction
Entry: Free
Ranked: 7 Of 12
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The Droog
Type:
View Point
Entry: Free
Ranked: 8 Of 12
Silk Rearing Station
Type:
Offbeat Attraction
Entry: Free
Ranked: 9 Of 12
Ratings: 7.00/7 (0 Reviews)
Timings: Monday - Friday - 10:00 To 18:00 , Saturday - 10:00 To 18:00 , Sunday - 00:00 To
00:00 , Public Holidays - 00:00 To 00:00
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10 St.
Georges Church
Type:
Church
Entry: Free
Ranked: 10 Of 12
Timings: Monday - Friday - 09:00 To 18:00 , Saturday - 09:00 To 18:00 , Sunday - 09:00 To
18:00 , Public Holidays - 09:00 To 18:00
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Bella Vista
Price:
Rs. Upto 1,500
Ranked: 2 Of 71
Ratings: 5.98/7 (23 Reviews)
Address: 71, School Road
Mount Pleasant
Coonoor
Phone: 91-988407771
Website: Http://Www.bellavistastay.com/Contactus.html
"The hotels location is good but a bit far from city side and surroundings is really
good and hygienic. The appearance of the hotel was wonderful and maintained
very well. The staff member was friendly and the service was good. The room
given to me..." - Anand Bose, Bangalore, May 27, 2015
Read 23 hotel reviews on HolidayIQ.com
Tea Nest
Price:
Rs. 3,200 - 4,100
Ranked: 4 Of 71
Ratings: 5.86/7 (138 Reviews)
Address: Singara Estate
Coonoor
Phone: 080-88855855
Website: Www.natureresorts.in
"Calm and quite around places are beautiful good friend office staying bachelors
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not good same time in case of families and couples so good .around the hotel
no disturbances. And we can enjoying tea estate beauty.no more facilities.we
can order..." - Dhanish ajmal , , 1 week ago
Read 138 hotel reviews on HolidayIQ.com
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Sunvalley Homestay
Price:
Rs. 4,200 - 5,200
Ranked: 5 Of 71
Ratings: 6.01/7 (55 Reviews)
Address: Near Stanley Park
Ottupattarai
Coonoor
Phone: 423-2206029
Website: Www.sunvalleyhomestay.com
"The road to reach is narrow, BUT once you reach the hotel you are taken away
from all your tired and uncomfort zone of life. Views are ultimate and you can get
into the TEA estate and spend the whole day without stress. FOOD is ultimate
and..." - Ricjhal , Delhi, 1 month ago
Read 55 hotel reviews on HolidayIQ.com
180 McIver
Price:
Rs. 3,500 - 5,500
Ranked: 6 Of 71
Ratings: 5.79/7 (5 Reviews)
Address: Orange Grove Road
Coonoor
Phone: 91-9715033011
"I love this resort very much. View and hospitality is very good and nice service
for the guests. Old aged building with good maintenance. Nice grasslands for
the children's to play. Almost foreigners visit this place. We mostly go to this
resort..." - R.sukrakodi , Delhi, 3 weeks ago
Read 5 hotel reviews on HolidayIQ.com
Bliss Homestay
Price:
Rs. Upto 2,200
Ranked: 7 Of 71
Ratings: 5.75/7 (12 Reviews)
Address: 25/7E, Cloud Land,
Tan Tea Road,
Tiger Hill, Coonoor,
Phone: 91-9443408875
Website:
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Website: Www.blisshomestay.com
"located right in the middle of a tea estate, you cannot ask for a better location to
stay in Coonoor. The owner, Krish is very helpful & will guide you through all the
activities/places you want to visit in and around coonoor. The breakfast is..." Ajay , Delhi, 1 month ago
Read 12 hotel reviews on HolidayIQ.com
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Vivek Hotel
Price:
Rs. 1,090 - 2,520
Ranked: 8 Of 71
Ratings: 5.27/7 (93 Reviews)
Address: Figure Of 8 Road
Near UPASI
Coonoor
Phone: 0423-2230658
Website: Www.hotelvivek.com
"Apt place for hangout with friends and to have a unique way of stay. Limitted to
the budget. Good place for couples stay too." Guys!! dont give way to your
thought just go stay rock it". You will surely enjoy the atmosphere and the
hotel..." - Pavithra Mohan, Chennai, 3 days ago
Read 93 hotel reviews on HolidayIQ.com
Bison Country
Price:
Rs. 2,250 - 3,000
Ranked: 9 Of 71
Ratings: 5.91/7 (19 Reviews)
Address: Wellington-Kotagiri Rd,
Near Beulah Farm, Bandomai Village
Coonoor
Phone: 91-9886381184
Website: Www.bisoncountry.in
"Hotel was conveniently located for me. Staff behaviour was friendly and helpful
with us in that hotel. Look wise, it was attractive and good. It was located outside
the city. There was an open good space it was good. Room was spacious,
neat..." - Abhinav Srivastava, Bangalore, Oct 4, 2014
Read 19 hotel reviews on HolidayIQ.com
10 Nonesuch
Retreat
Price:
Rs. Upto 4,500
Ranked: 10 Of 71
Ratings: 6.17/7 (1 Reviews)
Address:
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