| Coonoor Hill Station |
| Coonoor is known for its production of Nilgiri tea. It has an average elevation of 1502 metres (4927 feet). On the south eastern side of the Dodabetta Mountains is the second largest hill station in the Nilgiri hills. This picturesque retreat is covered by grassy meadows, tea bushes, a profusion of sunflowers, marigolds and rhododendrons, all growing wild. The town is physically divided into upper and lower Coonoor. |
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| A lovely hill station nestled in the lap of the Nilgiris, Coonoor enchants each and every visitor with its classic scenic beauty. The green carpeted hills, the beautiful valleys, the cascades, the impressive variety of wild flowers and birds all combine to make Coonoor one of the most fascinating tourist destinations in Tamil Nadu. Coonoor was a tribal hamlet till it began to develop as a holiday getaway under the British colonial rule in India. |
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| It is also famous for its tea plantations and festivals. It is surrounded by tea plantations, which happens to be a major economic activity of the region. Coonoor provides the traveler with the panoramic view of the lush green Nilgiri hills, with its ravines, valleys, and waterfalls. Bird watching is a popular pastime in Coonoor, as the area boasts of a large variety of species like cormorants, pipits, thrushes, parakeets, skylarks, Nilgiri verditer, etc. |
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| Coonoor provides the traveler with the panoramic view of the lush green Nilgiri hills, with its ravines, valleys, and waterfalls. Bird watching is a popular activity in Coonoor, as the area boasts of a large variety of species like cormorants, pipits, thrushes, parakeets, skylarks, Nilgiri verditer, etc. Coonoor is essentially a small tea garden town where the weather remains pleasantly cool throughout the year. |
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| The place is known for its scenic beauty and charming weather. It is full of sprawling vegetation, mountains and lovely waterfalls. A Tea and Tourism Festival is held in Coonoor every winter. The annual fruit and vegetable festival that is hosted at the Sim's Park attracts tourists from across the globe to the festival organized in May each year. |
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| The food in Tamil Nadu is comparatively inexpensive and good.Tamil Nadu provides the visitor with a wide variety of delicious food both for the vegetarians as well as the non-vegetarians.Food in Tamil Nadu consists of grains, lentils, rice and vegetables. Spices are added to give a distinctive taste. |
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| The climate of Coonoor, Tamil Nadu remains mild and pleasant all over the year. The summer months are pleasant while the winter months are cool. The best time to travel to Coonoor is between the months of October and March. The weather is this part of the year is cool with scanty rainfall. |
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| To reach Coonoor |
By Air
The nearest airport from Coonoor is Coimbatore. Coimbatore is connected with Chennai, Cochin, Bangalore and Trivandrum.
By Rail
Coonoor is located on the toy train rail line between Mettupalayam (28 km) and Ooty. The toy train leaves Mettupalayam for Ooty early morning and arrives at Ooty by noon.
By Road
A network of roads connects Coonoor with other major cities and towns of Tamil Nadu. There are regular bus service from Ooty, Coimbatore, and Kotagiri. |
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