Coonoor Tourist Information and Packages

Coonoor is town in the Nilgiri district in the state of Tamil Nadu of India. Coonoor is located at an altitude of 1,850 m above sea level, and is the second largest hill station in the Nilgiri hills after Ooty. It is famous for its production of Nilgiri tea. It is situated 71 km from Coimbatore and 32 km from Mettupalayam.
The Nilgiri Mountain Railway (Toy Train) is one of the oldest mountain railways in India which offers an unforgettable travel experience. Coonoor provides panoramic view of the lush green Nilgiri hills, with its ravines, valleys and waterfalls. The major attraction of Coonoor is Sim's Park, a well-maintained Botanical Garden where major fruit and vegetable festival is held in the month of May which attracts large number of people. Coonoor is an ideal base for a number of trekking expeditions leading into the Nilgiris. One of the popular trekking trails is to Lamb's Rock that is 9 km from Coonoor.

The Nearest airport is Coimbatore International Airport about 68 km from Coonoor town. Coonoor is connected by a meter gauge railway line in the world famous Nilgiri Mountain Railway between Mettupalayam and Ooty. Mettupalayam and Coimbatore are the nearest railway hubs to Coonoor. Coonoor is well-connected by road with Ooty, Coimbatore, Mysore and Bangalore.

Tourist Attractions in Coonoor