Coonoor

Coonoor – The Gentle Sister of the Nilgiris!

Nestled at 1,850m altitude, Coonoor offers all of Ooty’s charm without the crowds. This tranquil hill station is draped in emerald tea estates like Highfield and Glenmorgan, where the air carries the earthy aroma of fresh leaves. The UNESCO-listed Nilgiri Mountain Railway chugs through 16 tunnels, offering breathtaking valley views from its vintage coaches.

Adventure seekers conquer the Dolphin’s Nose viewpoint (1km trek) for panoramic vistas of Catherine Falls, while families picnic at Sim’s Park amidst rare plants. Don’t miss Lamb’s Rock at sunrise, when mist dances over the Coimbatore plains below. The town’s colonial heritage lives on at Wellington Gymkhana Club, established in 1880.