Tuesday 11 September 2012

Charming Heritage Hotels in Coonoor

Coonoor, perhaps the most charming of the several picturesque hill-stations dotting the Nilgiri Hills, and its second largest, surrounded by verdant rolling tea plantations  and situated at an altitude of 1,800 metres above sea level, issues you an invitation that you cannot refuse!

Travellers can enjoy the exhilarating and unique ride on the toy train that connects Coonoor with Mettupalayam and Ooty. The trip provides some breathtaking views of the lush Nilgiri hills with its riveting ravines, valleys and waterfalls as you journey to ensconce yourselves in one of the most popular Heritage Hotels in Coonoor!

A charming 19th century Scottish-style, stately home, just two hours from Coimbatore and with its own prize winning garden and quaintly named rooms such as Acacia, Gulmohar, Eucalyptus, Pine and Camphor, equipped with artworks, fireplace, writing desk, lounge chair, TV and warmly inviting spacious beds, you are spoilt for hoice here!

 Among the many things to do in Coonoor, is a walk to the Botanical Gardens, close by, to admire many old rare trees like the Rudraksh, Paperwood, Elephant Leg, and the Strawberry tree.   Bird watching is also a popular pastime in Coonoor, as the area boasts of a large variety of species like cormorants, pipits, thrushes, parakeets, skylarks and many other colourful avian species!

A visit to the majestic Law’s Falls, Lamb’s Rock and Dolphin’s Nose Viewpoint with stunning views of the fantastic landscape, tea and coffee plantations and the delightful Catherine Falls,  picturesque Ooty , Pomological Gardens and superb Sims Park, perfect the scenic collage!


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  1. Coonoor is very beautiful city and here very tourist places for moving, holiday time spend, honeymoon enjoy and more attractive tourist places. Find best hotels to stay in India during tour.

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