Coonoor it is the second largest and most famous hill station in the Nilgiri hills, at an altitude of 1839 meters. This picturesque hill retreat is covered by grassy meadows, with a profusion of sunflowers, marigolds and rhododendrons, all growing wild. It is known for its production of Nilgiri tea. The environment there is very conducive to growing exceptionally aromatic tea. The area surrounding Coonoor offers the perfect landscape for such activities as trekking and hiking.
Coonoor’s weather remains pleasantly cool throughout the year and this together with its serene surrounding, makes it an ideal place for a peaceful break. Experiencing around Coonoor with a ride on the local toy train provides some breathtaking views of the Nilgiri hills. The impressive to views such birds as cormorants, pipits, skylarks, Nilgiri verditer, thrushes, and parakeets.
STATE : TAMIL NADU
LOCATION : Coonoor the second largest hill station in the Nilgiri hills after Ooty is located at an altitude of 1,850 m in Tamil Nadu.
LANGUAGE : Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Hindi, Badaga and English.
WHEN TO VISIT : Visit Throughout the year October to march is the best time to visit Coonoor.
CLOTHING : Heavy woolen in winter, light woolen in summer.
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Coonoor is connected by good motorable roads to all major places. There are excellent bus services provided by State Road Transport Corporation, connecting Coonoor to other nearby cities.
The Nilgiri Mountain Railway operate service between Ooty and Mettupalayam is available with stop at Coonoor. The Major railway station nearby Coimbatore junction is connected to all major cities in the country.
The Nearest airport is Coimbatore International Airport about 56 km from Coonoor town. Taxis are available from Madurai Airport to reach Coonoor.
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