Read More:\u00a0<\/strong>DO YOU KNOW WHY COONOOR IS A WORTH VISIT INDIAN HILL STATION?<\/a><\/p>\n [put_wpgm id=31]<\/p>\n By train:<\/strong><\/p>\n This scenic town has its own railway station which forms a part of the Nilgiri Mountain Railway, a World Heritage Site. It is a train called \u201cNilgiri Mountain Train\u201d running between Mettupalyam and Ooty that halts at Coonoor station. While Coimbatore junction is the closest broad gauge railway station available which is well connected to most of the major cities in the country.<\/p>\n By road:<\/strong><\/p>\n Regular state bus services to Coonoor are provided from places within the state like Coimbatore, Ooty etc.\u00a0 Additionally, regular private bus services from Mettupalayam are also available.\u00a0Chennai and Puducherry are starting points located in close proximity to\u00a0 Coonoor.<\/p>\n a. How to reach\u00a0Coonoor \u00a0from\u00a0Chennai :\u00a0<\/strong>The shortest route to reach\u00a0Coonoor \u00a0from\u00a0Chennai \u00a0is\u00a0via\u00a0NH79 as depicted in the map above. Alternatively, click on the Google Maps link here<\/a> to view on Google Maps.<\/p>\n b. How to reach\u00a0Coonoor \u00a0from\u00a0Puducherry :\u00a0<\/strong>The fastest route from\u00a0Puducherry to\u00a0Coonoor\u00a0 is\u00a0via\u00a0NH544 and NH79 and the route map is depicted above.\u00a0Alternatively, click on the Google Maps link here<\/a> to view on Google Maps.<\/p>\n By flight:<\/strong><\/p>\n The closest domestic airport to Coonoor is Coimbatore\u2019s Peelamdeu Airport. This airport is well connected to major cities like Bangalore and Chennai. On the other hand the nearest international airport is the Bangalore airport.<\/p>\n With Coonoor being located at an elevation of 1850 meters above sea level the climate is pleasant throughout. With the temperatures during the summer season from March to May varying from a maximum of 25 degrees to a minimum of 15 degrees. While during winter the temperature varies from 10 degrees minimum to 20 degrees maximum. While the rainfall received during the monsoon season can be termed as \u201cmild-to-medium\u201d. Although Coonoor can be visited anytime the summer months of March to May is the best time for tourists.<\/p>\n Droog Fort:<\/strong> The only option to reach this fort is trekking. Located at an elevation of 6000 feet, this fort, according to the legends, was used by Tipu Sultan as one of the outposts. It is also known as BakasuraMalai. One has to go through the Nonsuch Tea Estate to access the fort.<\/p>\n Catherine Falls:<\/strong> Falling from a height of 250 feet, the Catherine Falls is visible from the top of Dolphin’s Nose. The landscape below is simply breathtaking.<\/p>\n Dolphin’s Nose:<\/strong> This is a unique kind of rock formation that appears like the nose of a dolphin. The ravines on either of the sides are truly ravishing.<\/p>\n Lamb’s Rock:<\/strong> This is a picnic spot that one will come across enroute to Dolphin’s Nose. The rock here is a scraggy cliff that goes down to several hundred feet into the jungle. The Hulical ravine flows on its right hand side. It offers a mesmerizing view of the plains of Coimbatore.<\/p>\n Hidden Valley:<\/strong> The region surrounding Coonoor, the Hidden Valley, is too charming to look at. One has to trek to reach the valley in order to enjoy the lush greenery all around. The impressive mountain views make the trek worthy.<\/p>\n Sim\u2019s Park:<\/strong> An unconventional botanical garden, Sim\u2019s Park was founded by Mr. J.D. Sims and Major Murray in 1874. The park is home to some unusual plant species that have been brought from different corners of the world. An annual fruit and vegetable show is held here.<\/p>\n Other places of interests that you can plan to visit while in Coonoorinclude Red Hills, Bellikkal, Mudumalai, Masinagudi, Ooty, Coimbatore, Wayanad, Bandipur National Park, Mysore, and Munnar.<\/p>\n Click on the link here to check out the\u00a0places to stay near Coonoor,\u00a0Tamil Nadu on Google Maps.<\/a><\/p>\nHow to reach\u00a0Coonoor\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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