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Best Time to Visit :
March to October
A pretty town surrounded by hills and tea and coffee plantations, Coonoor hosts an annual fruit and vegetable show in May, at Sim’s Park. The second largest hill station of the Nilgiri Hills after Ooty. It is one of the best base for numerous trekking expedition to Nilgiris. Coonoor started attracting more tourists these days due to buzzing over urbanization of Ooty. Coonoor is a delightful location to have a panoramic view of the Nilgiri Hills and the Catherine Falls. Coonoor is a dream come true for writers and poets due to its rich greenery, the manicured hills, the Colonial culture and amazing sceneries, which will leave you relaxed and inspired. While in Coonoor you can completely lose yourself to nature and its eternal beauty.
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Sim’s Park: A wonderful treasure trove of some of the most exquisite plant species in the world, the Sim's Park is an important sightseeing destination, if in Coonoor.
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Lamb’s Rock: The Lamb's Rock is just 8 km outside Coonoor while on the way to Dolphin's Nose. The place provides some fascinating views of the Coimbatore Plains and the Coonoor hills.
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Dolphin’s Nose: Situated about 10 km from Coonoor, Dolphin's Nose is regarded as a must visit place if in Coonoor. It is known to provide the most amazing panoramic view of not only the Nilgiri Hills but also the Catherine Falls too.
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Law’s Falls: About 7 km outside the town of Coonoor, Law's Falls is an amazing destination for picnic and to be in the lap of nature. Situated on the Mettupalayam-Coonoor-Ooty route, the falls has height of over 180 ft surrounded by thick natural forests. A lovely place to be for naturalists and children.
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Nilgiri’s Store: Situated just next door to Bedford Circle, this little shop sells the finest gourmet cheese one can find anywhere else in India. They have different varieties such as Gouda, Colby, Monterey Jack, Cheddar, Haloumi etc. at affordable prices.
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Tulsi Mall
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Green Shop, Coonoor
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City Mall
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Teens World
Places of Worship:
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Vinayagar Temple, Coonoor
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Ayyappa Temple, Coonoor
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Thanthy Mariamman Temple, Coonoor
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All Saints Church CSI, Coonoor
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Union Church, Coonoor
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St. Anthony’s Church, Coonoor
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Nilkgiri Mar Thoma Church, Coonoor
Places of Entertainment:
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Javanaalayar Theater, Coonoor
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Kilimanjaro Theater, Coonoor
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By Air – The nearest airport is Coimbatore, around 79 km away.
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By Railway – Coonoor Railway Station is the nearest railway station.
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By Road – Coonoor is well linked by State transport buses from all parts of Tamil Nadu.