Coonoor

Coonoor is a small, quiet hill station, 13 km from Ooty and situated at an altitude of 1858 metres. Perched atop a ridge of the Nilgiris, Coonoor is also known for a few prominent public schools located here.

ACCESS

The nearest airport is Coimbatore, 69 km. Mettupalayam is the nearest railhead. Bus services to Coonoor are available from Coimbatore and Mysore. Tourists coming from Mysore have to change buses at Ooty.

PLACES OF INTEREST

Lamb's Rock, Lady Canning's Seat, Dolphin's Nose are some of the important viewing points around Coonoor. Tourists can also enjoy waterfalls - Law's Falls, Rallia Dam and Kattery Falls. Sim's Park, famous for its horticultural species and the Pasteur Institute, the only institute which makes rabies vaccine in India, are also found in Coonoor.

ACCOMMODATION

Taj Garden Retreat (5-star), Church Road, Upper Coonoor, Coonoor - 643101. Phones: 0423-30021/42, 30208. Fax: 0423-32775.

Ritz (2-star), Coonoor.