Indian Hill Stations-Coonor

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Coonor

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FACTS & FIGURES

Language Tamil and English
Best time to visit October-March
STD Code 0423

INTRODUCTION

Coonoor is the second largest hill station located in the Nilgiri hills. It 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. Travelers can also enjoy the ride on the toy train, which connect Coonoor with other hill stations in the Nilgiri Hills.

LOCATION

Coonoor is located in the western part of the state of Tamilnadu, in the southern region of India, at the head of the Hulikal ravine at an altitude of 1850 m above sea level. It is 19 km from Ooty. The weather in Coonoor is pleasant. Summers (April-June) are mild, while winters (November-February) are cool. It experiences southwestern monsoon rains in July-September.

BEST TIME TO VISIT

The best time to visit Coonoor is between the months of October and March.

HISTORY

The Nilgiri hills have been the home of the Toda tribe for centuries. Coonoor began to develop as a tourist destination in the 19th century when the British made Ooty a popular hill station.

FAIRS & FESTIVALS

Every year in the month of May, a fruit and vegetable show is held in Coonoor. A tea and tourism festival is held every winter.

HOW TO REACH

Coonoor does not have an airport of its own. The nearest airport is in Coimbatore. Coonoor is on the toy-train line between Mettupalayam (28 km) and Ooty. Coonoor is well connected by road with Ooty, Coimbatore, and Kotagiri.

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