Coonoor is categorised as Plantations

Pasteur Institute (Nivalink Trip Dated - 14 April 2011)

Reasons to Visit
- Coonoor is tea plantation area located at an altitude of 5000+ ft asl, at 19 km to the south of Ooty and is accessible by a heritage train and road.
- Coonoor provides the traveler with the panoramic view of the green Nilgiri hills.
- Bird watching is popular in Coonoor as the area as large variety of species like cormorants, pipits, thrushes, parakeets, skylarks, Nilgiri verditer, etc.
- Travelers can take a walk through the tea gardens. There are number of hiking trails around Coonoor
- There are several scenic areas around Coonoor. And hence the area around Coonoor has been used as the backdrop for several movies made by Indian and foreign filmmakers.
- Coonoor is recommended for experiential traveller / inbound traveller and guests looking for quiet off-beat stays.
Recommendations
- Nature centric Destinations in Tamil Nadu offering Bird watching"Coonoor (25 kms from Ooty and 70 kms from Coimbatore) is home to many Tea plantations and plantation bungalows. Area around Coonoor is renowned for bird watching. There are number of bird watching sites which guests can explore on their own such as Pomology station, Lambs rock and Avalanche area besides generally exploring plantations via a plantation walk.
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- Destinations in South India offering Tea Plantation Experience"Coonoor (70 kms from Coimbatore) is tea plantation area located at an altitude of 5000+ ft asl, at 19 kms south of Ooty. Coonoor is where guests arrive for a stay in plantation bungalows and heritage homestays. Coonoor is therefore recommended for heritage / Inbound / Experiential / Offbeat travellers."
Access Information
- Nearest Airport -Coimbatore (64 kms), Mysore (151 kms), Salem (200 kms)
- Nearest Railway Station - Coonoor
- Coonoor is an Ex-Coimbatore / Ex-Mysore / Ex-Trichur / Ex-Cochin (Ernakulam) / Ex-Calicut / Ex-Madurai / Ex-Trichy / Ex-Bangalore / Ex-Kottayam / Ex-Mangalore / Ex-Kollam / Ex-Chennai Getaway
- Coonoor is connected by Overnight Bus with Bangalore, Chennai
Coonoor
has
12
Hotels approved and listed with Nivalink
Category | Count |
Mid-segment | 5 |
Premium | 4 |
Experiential | 3 |
Type of Hotels | Count |
Bungalow | 5 |
Resort | 4 |
Homestay | 2 |
Hotel | 1 |
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3 verified holiday itineraries are listed for Coonoor
Category | Count |
Getaway (1-3 nights) | 1 |
Short Break (4-6 nights) | 2 |
Click here - For reviewing summary, detailed itinerary, route map, access points, expert comments, departure dates (where applicable), rates and customisation options
Getaway
- Coonoor Getaway (2 Nights)
Short Break
- Coonoor - Masinagudi Break (6 Nights)
- Ooty - Coonoor Break (4 Nights)
For an itinerary customised to your tastes and preferences email to
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Coonoor has 3 Transport services that can be booked online. Click here for reviewing and booking them.
Airport Pickup or Drop
Services | Rates Starting From |
Pickup/Drop between Coimbatore Airport and Coonoor | Rs. 3334 |
Day Sightseeing
Services | Rates Starting From |
Coimbatore to Ooty and Coonoor day visit and back | Rs. 4107 |
Railway Station Pickup or Drop
Services | Rates Starting From |
Pickup/Drop between Coimbatore Railway Station and Coonoor | Rs. 3334 |
For any other transport services for
Coonoor
email to transportations@nivalink.co.in
or call +91-22-61506363 to speak to our travel assistants.
Coonoor
has
Add Ons approved and listed with Nivalink.
5 Travel Ideas listed for Coonoor. Click here for reviewing them.
Destination Ideas
- Coonoor - An Experiential Plantation Getaway
- Heritage Train Experience - Ooty
Stay Ideas
- Acres Wild Farmstay experience
- Kurumba Village Resort experience
- Oland Estate – Wildlife, Bird watching and Plantation Experience
For expert insights and recommendations - email to
expert@nivalink.co.in