- Best time
- Oct–May
- How long
- 2–3 days
- Stay a night
- ₹1,200–9,000
- Food a day
- ₹350–1,600
- Nearest railhead
- 30 km away
- Nearest airport
- 80 km away
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Plan this tripAbout Coonoor
Ooty’s quieter neighbour — rolling tea gardens, colonial bungalows, valley viewpoints and the UNESCO mountain railway.
Things to do in Coonoor
Sim’s Park
Sim's Park is a botanical garden spread over 12 hectares of undulating land on a ravine in Coonoor. Located at an altitude of 1780 meters, it features a variety of plants across its natural terrain.
Dolphin’s Nose, Coonoor
Dolphin's Nose is a popular viewpoint located in the Nilgiris District of Tamil Nadu, near the Jackatalla valley. It offers sweeping views of Catherine Falls across the valley.
Lamb’s Rock
Lamb’s Rock is a popular viewpoint on the slopes of the Nilgiri Hills. It offers a cliff view looking out over lush tea and coffee estates towards the plains.
Nilgiri Mountain Railway
The Nilgiri Mountain Railway is a rack railway running down to Mettupalayam from the scenic Blue Mountains in Tamil Nadu. The historic route passes through picturesque landscapes shaped by British infrastructure development in the nineteenth century.
Tip: Book your train tickets well in advance as seats fill up quickly
Highfield Tea Factory
Highfield Tea Factory in Coonoor is a working factory where visitors can see tea being made from fresh leaves. You can walk through the processing steps and learn about local tea production.
Tip: Buy some freshly packaged local tea leaves to take home as souvenirs.
Catherine Falls
Catherine Falls is a double-cascaded waterfall near Coonoor and Kotagiri, named after the wife of M.D. Cockburn. The combined height of both falls is about 76 metres, and the upper drop is the second-highest in the Nilgiri Mountains. You can clearly view the entire waterfall from Dolphin's Nose or take a road directly to the top.
Tip: Reach via the Mettupalayam road branching off at Aravenu
Where to stay in Coonoor
Upper Coonoor
Heritage bungalows near Sim’s Park.
Tea-estate stays
Bungalows inside working estates.
Lower Coonoor
Budget hotels near the station.
What to eat
Nilgiri tea
Estate-fresh tea at the factory outlets.
Homemade chocolates & varkey
Flaky Nilgiri biscuits.
Good to know
- Book the toy train well ahead on IRCTC.
- Many viewpoints fog over after noon.
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