COONOOR

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COONOOR

The Nilgiri Hills are famous for their sublime hill stations. Notable among them is Coonoor, located at the head of the Hulikal ravine at an altitude of 1,800 m above sea level. It is 19 km from Ooty (also, Udhagamandalam or Ootacamund), another famous hill station of the Nilgiris.

 Coonoor is famous for its verdant environs and for a variety of wildflowers and birds.

Coonoor provides a perfect setting for activities like trekking and hiking. It is also famous for its tea plantations and festivals. During summer, this hill town is over-spilled with holidaymakers.

 Coonoor is also an ideal locale for filmmakers, both from India and abroad. It formed the backdrop for David Lean's movie A Passage to India (1984) based on E. M. Foster's novel. Coonoor comes under the Coimbatore-Mettupalayam-Coonoor-Ooty circuit.

During summers Coonoor enjoys a mild climate while the burning sun scorches the surrounding plains. Coonoor is a small town located in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

It is a well-known production centre for Nilgiri tea. Sim's Park, Dolphins Nose and Wellington Golf Course are the some famous options for sightseeing in Coonoor. Hotels in Coonoor are good for family stays and well known for its safety measures. 

By Air

The nearest airport of coonoor is in Coimbatore, 100 km away. You can catch a direct flight to Coimbatore from Chennai, Kozhikode, Bangalore and Mumbai. Indian Airlines flies Delhi-Kochi via Mumbai and Coimbatore.

By Train

Coonoor is well-connected with the railway system. Trains to Coonoor are available from all major railway stations in India. Some of Coonoor trains are Coonoor Udagamandalam Passenger train and Yesvantpur Express. 

By Bus

Ooty is well connected by good roads. 
There is a regular bus service from Bangalore, Mysore, Coimbatore, Calicut, Kanyakumari, Tanjavur, Tirupati and Cochin. Buses ply regularly to Mudhumalai Wildlife Sanctuary, Kotagiri, Coonoor and Doddabeta.