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CoonoorCoonoor is located in the western part of the state of Tamilnadu, in the southern region of India and 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.

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Coonoor Tourist Attractions
§ Nilgiri Hills
Coonoor provides the traveler with the panoramic view of the lush green Nilgiri hills, with its ravines, valleys, and waterfalls. Bird watching is a popular pastime in Coonoor, as the area boasts of a large variety of species like cormorants, pipits, thrushes, parakeets, skylarks, Nilgiri verditer, etc.
§ Sim's Park
The Sim's Park is an important place to visit in Coonoor. It is a 12-hectare park, having a collection of over 1,000 plant species, which include magnolia, pines, tree ferns, and camellia. Travelers can take a walk through the tea gardens.
§ Adventure Sports
There are number of trekking and hiking trails around Coonoor. Travelers can enjoy the exhilarating and unique ride on the toy train that connects Coonoor with Mettupalayam and Ooty.
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Weekend Getaways Around Coonoor
§ Ooty
Ooty, 19 kms from Coonoor, is the capital of Nilgiri district, is popularly known as the 'Queen of hill stations' among the tourist circuits. The height of the hills in the Nilgiri range varies between 2280 and 2290 metres, the highest peak being Doddabetta at a height of 2623 metres.
§ Coimbatore
Coimbatore is situated at a distance of 85 kms away from Coonoor. Coimbatore is one of the most industrialised cities in the state. Popularly known as 'The Textile Capital of South India' or 'The Manchester of the South,' the city is situated on the banks of the river Noyyal.
§ Dolphin's Nose
The Dolphin's Nose viewpoint, which is 10 kms from Coonoor, is an important place to visit. It not only provides a panoramic view of the vast expanse of the Nilgiri hills but also of the famous Catherine Falls.
§ Lamb's Rock
En route to Dolphin's Nose, and about 5½ kms from Coonoor, lies Lamb's Rock, another vantage point to view the spectacular landscape. The famous hill station of Ooty is 19 kms northwest of Coonoor.
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