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Coonoor
is a famous hill station that is 17 km from Ooty in Tamil
Nadu, India. It is probably the second most popular hill
station in the Nilgiris. The hill station stands at a height
of 1839 meters and is known for its great picnic spots and
picturesque surroundings. Coonoor is also famous for tea
gardens and tea factories.
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. Travelers can take a walk through the tea
gardens. There are number of trekking and hiking trails
around Coonoor. Travellers can enjoy the exhilarating and
unique ride on the toy train that connects Coonoor with
Mettupalayam (which Indian Rail spells Metupalaiyam) and
Ooty. The trip provides some breathtaking views of the
Nilgiri hills in all its natural glory. Though secondary in
importance to Ooty, Coonoor offers a more secluded retreat,
away from the crowds that throng Ooty. If a quiet, romantic
holiday tucked away in the hills amidst fresh air and
verdant Nature is what you are looking for, Coonoor is your
best bet. |
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