Location: Coonoor
Top Things to do in Coonoor
The 7 Best Sights & Landmarks in Coonoor, Tamil Nadu
Coonoor ( pronunciation (help·info)) is a Taluk and a municipality in the Nilgiris district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. It is known for its production of Nilgiri tea. Coonoor is located at an altitude of 1,850 m (6,070 ft) above sea level, and is the second largest hill station in the Nilgiri hills after Ooty. It is an ideal base for a number of trekking expeditions leading into the Nilgiris. The nearest airport is Coimbatore International Airport about 79 km from Coonoor town. As of 2011, the town had a population of 45,494. Coonoor is also home to the Pasteur Institute of India, which is responsible for producing Anti-rabies Vaccine and DPT group of Vaccines for the Expanded Program of Immunization of Government of India.
Restaurants in Coonoor
1. Tranquilitea Gourmet Nilgiri Teas
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 27 reviews
At Tranquilitea, we offer a gourmet tea tasting experience where guests get to experience the world of specialty teas with the myriad colours, flavours and aromas that the finest Nilgiri teas have to offer. The experience takes place within our tea estate in Coonoor where guests get to experience the journey of tea from plant to cup. Following the tea tasting, our guests are also welcome to take a walk in our tea estate and try their hand at a bit of tea plucking if they choose to. You can also join us for our high tea experience following the tea tasting if you choose to. The entire tea tasting experience takes about an hour and do note that we conduct our tea tasting experiences as well as our high tea experiences purely by reservation only so please do call, email or visit our website to book a slot.
Reviewed By Joannajessicav
A must do in Coonoor! The host was fantastic, friendly and very knowledgeable. The place was truly tranquil and the tea tasting was a perfectly curated experience. Highly recommend booking in for a tea tasting session!
2. All Saints Church
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4.5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By ElizabethW1007
Made welcome by the excellent caretaker who gave us a guided tour. Knowledgeable and friendly. He looks after the graveyard and garden as well, and it is in good condition as are the graves.
3. Tiger Hill Cemetery
4. Droog Fort
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By ottos480 - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
We had a great experience with Julius Kingsley. We were planning to go to Droog Fort, but the Forest Department closed the area, apparently to protect wildlife. Kingsley provided is with an alternative. He developed a new route himself in the same area as Droog Fort, but without going to the fort. Instead he takes you into the tea plantation to a remote hilltop tribal village. And during the walk here tells a lot about tea, trees, birds and bison. And with him it's very easy to make contact with local people. He's very knowledgeable and very friendly. And his English is very good. The walk took some 4 hours. I can totally recommend Kinsley.
5. Highfield Tea Factory
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4.0 based on 317 reviews
Reviewed By roure - Girona, Spain
Our excellent guide was very knowledgable about the whole process of preparing different types of tea & chai. All the processes were underway when we visited in January. At the end of the trip you can try each kind and take a look at essential oil and chocolate production. I came away with a deep appreciation of the work involved in our daily cuppa!
6. Dolphin's Nose
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3.5 based on 670 reviews
Reviewed By Aran2005 - Utrecht, The Netherlands
It is a tourist spot, but not crowded at all (maybe only in the weekend). There is a viewpoint with great views of the surrounding mountains and tea plantations.Also monkeys stay at this place. Food stalls and a lot of photographers who can make your photos in traditional clothes and with a basket when you are working in the tea plantations. 5 to 10 minutes and your photo is printed. No problem if you ask them to take some photos with your own camera or mobile. It's definitely worth to visit this place.
7. Lamb's Rock
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 430 reviews
Reviewed By karang958 - Mumbai, India
Comes on the way to the dolphin nose so its a good idea to visit this place. The views are good and the hike to the top is very nice as it gives you a chance to walk in the forest with really tall trees. It's definitely better than the dolphin nose so avoid the later if you are in hurry.
