Coonoor (Situated in Tamil Nadu, India) The hill station stands at a height of 1839 meters and is known for its great picnic spots and picturesque surroundings. Places to see: 1. Tea Gardens and Tea Factory Take a walk through the tea gardens. Enjoy the panoramic view of the lush green Nilgiri hills, with its ravines, valleys, and waterfalls. 2. Sim’s Park The 12-hectare park features a shola forest with winding footpaths over the higher slopes, perfect for a day hike. 3. Lamb’s Rock Enjoy the sight of this picturesque spot, where sheer precipice of jogged rock drops down several hundred feet into a luxuriant jungle in the valley below, offers views of the great Hulikal ravine, the Hulikal spur and the Mountain Railway. 4. Dolphins Nose This dramatic point located 10 km from Coonoor is a unique rock of tremendous proportions, which looks like a dolphins nose. Travellers can also enjoy: i) Bird watching (as the area boasts of a large variety of species like cormorants, pipits, thrushes, parakeets, skylarks, Nilgiri verditer, etc.) ii) Exhilarating and unique ride on the toy train (that connects Coonoor with Mettupalayam and Ooty.) The trip provides some breathtaking views of the Nilgiri hills in all its natural glory.
Posted on: Sat, 28 Jun 2014 08:56:23 +0000
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