Guidebook for Royston in Coonoor
Parks & Nature
Weave your way around snaking staircases, hidden paths, and perfectly kept lawns at Sim`s Park, a lush attraction in the heart of Conoor. Boasting more than a 1,000 species of tropical plants, the park is a colorful sanctuary with a hillside location. Enjoy a quiet ramble through a well-kept botanical landscape, keeping a keen eye out for the crimson tinted rosefinch, often found on the aromatic branches of the cinnamomum trees scattered across the park. Established in 1874, the garden remains a popular spot and can get quite busy at the weekends. Restrooms and concessions are located on site.
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Sim`s Park
Weave your way around snaking staircases, hidden paths, and perfectly kept lawns at Sim`s Park, a lush attraction in the heart of Conoor. Boasting more than a 1,000 species of tropical plants, the park is a colorful sanctuary with a hillside location. Enjoy a quiet ramble through a well-kept botanical landscape, keeping a keen eye out for the crimson tinted rosefinch, often found on the aromatic branches of the cinnamomum trees scattered across the park. Established in 1874, the garden remains a popular spot and can get quite busy at the weekends. Restrooms and concessions are located on site.
200-square-mile wildlife sanctuary & national park open since 1940 and known for its tiger reserve.
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Mudumalai National Park
Achakarai Road200-square-mile wildlife sanctuary & national park open since 1940 and known for its tiger reserve.
The Longwood Shola is one of the most amazing dense wooded forests in Kotagiri. This isolated tropical evergreen forest is located about 3 Kms from the main town of Kotagiri. The Longwood Shola forest still remains isolated from the crowd and urbanization of other regions in Kotagiri or Nilgiri District.
It is well known for its tropical evergreen forest which is inhabited by the Indian bison and flying fox. It’s a very peaceful and quiet environment and is home to the rarely wildlife species including a rich growth of a variety of flora species as well. It is also a great place for bird watchers.
The Longwood Shola is also the source of pure sparkling water for the locals living there
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Longwood Shola Reserve Forest
Kotagiri - Kodanadu RoadThe Longwood Shola is one of the most amazing dense wooded forests in Kotagiri. This isolated tropical evergreen forest is located about 3 Kms from the main town of Kotagiri. The Longwood Shola forest still remains isolated from the crowd and urbanization of other regions in Kotagiri or Nilgiri District.
It is well known for its tropical evergreen forest which is inhabited by the Indian bison and flying fox. It’s a very peaceful and quiet environment and is home to the rarely wildlife species including a rich growth of a variety of flora species as well. It is also a great place for bird watchers.
The Longwood Shola is also the source of pure sparkling water for the locals living there
Masinagudi is a nature getaway located on Mysore-Ooty highway right next to Mudumalai Wildlife sanctuary.
Masinagudi is a hilly terrain Western Ghats, clothed in dense mixed and moist deciduous forests.
Masinagudi located just on the border of Karnataka and Tamilnadu (Other side of the border being Bandipur National Park).
Masinagudi is renowned for off-beat getaways offering nature centric stays.
Guests to Masinagudi prefer to walk, trek and do bird watching around the area.
Masinagudi is surrounded by forests that are rich in bird life. Birds comprise crested hawk eagle and the crested serpent eagle, hornbills, woodpeckers, red crest, mynas, owls, barbets and parakeets.
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Masinagudi
Masinagudi is a nature getaway located on Mysore-Ooty highway right next to Mudumalai Wildlife sanctuary.
Masinagudi is a hilly terrain Western Ghats, clothed in dense mixed and moist deciduous forests.
Masinagudi located just on the border of Karnataka and Tamilnadu (Other side of the border being Bandipur National Park).
Masinagudi is renowned for off-beat getaways offering nature centric stays.
Guests to Masinagudi prefer to walk, trek and do bird watching around the area.
Masinagudi is surrounded by forests that are rich in bird life. Birds comprise crested hawk eagle and the crested serpent eagle, hornbills, woodpeckers, red crest, mynas, owls, barbets and parakeets.
Mukurthi National Park (MNP) is a 78.46 km2 (30.3 sq mi) protected area located in the western corner of the Nilgiris Plateau west of Ootacamund hill station in the northwest corner of Tamil Nadu state in the Western Ghats mountain range of South India. The park was created to protect its keystone species, the Nilgiri tahr.
The park is characterised by montane grasslands and shrublands interspersed with sholas in a high altitude area of high rainfall, near-freezing temperatures and high winds. It is home to an array of endangered wildlife, including royal Bengal tiger and Asian elephant, but its main mammal attraction is the Nilgiri tahr. The park was previously known as Nilgiri Tahr.
Mukurthi National Park
Dam RoadMukurthi National Park (MNP) is a 78.46 km2 (30.3 sq mi) protected area located in the western corner of the Nilgiris Plateau west of Ootacamund hill station in the northwest corner of Tamil Nadu state in the Western Ghats mountain range of South India. The park was created to protect its keystone species, the Nilgiri tahr.
The park is characterised by montane grasslands and shrublands interspersed with sholas in a high altitude area of high rainfall, near-freezing temperatures and high winds. It is home to an array of endangered wildlife, including royal Bengal tiger and Asian elephant, but its main mammal attraction is the Nilgiri tahr. The park was previously known as Nilgiri Tahr.
Sightseeing
Dolphin's Nose Viewpoint is a tourist spot in Coonoor, The Nilgiris District, Tamil Nadu. Dolphin's Nose is well over 1,000 feet above sea level, 10 km from Coonoor and is a spectacular spot to visit. The tip of the peak resembles a dolphin's nose, hence the name Dolphin's Nose. It is an enormous rock formation that is entirely unique. There are gigantic ravines found both to the left and right of Dolphin's Nose and there is a view of inspiring Catherine Falls with its continuing stream several thousand metres below which is located a relatively short distance away opposite of the Dolphin's Nose. Best part of spot are the hairpin turns and tea plantations on the way
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Mirador Dolphin Nose
Dolphins nose RoadDolphin's Nose Viewpoint is a tourist spot in Coonoor, The Nilgiris District, Tamil Nadu. Dolphin's Nose is well over 1,000 feet above sea level, 10 km from Coonoor and is a spectacular spot to visit. The tip of the peak resembles a dolphin's nose, hence the name Dolphin's Nose. It is an enormous rock formation that is entirely unique. There are gigantic ravines found both to the left and right of Dolphin's Nose and there is a view of inspiring Catherine Falls with its continuing stream several thousand metres below which is located a relatively short distance away opposite of the Dolphin's Nose. Best part of spot are the hairpin turns and tea plantations on the way
Lamb's Rock is a tourist spot in Coonoor, Tamil Nadu, India, on the slopes of the Nilgiri Hills. It is located at a distance of 8 kilometers from Coonoor. It has a view of the Coimbatore plains, tea estates and coffee estates.
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Lamb's Rock
Lamb's Rock is a tourist spot in Coonoor, Tamil Nadu, India, on the slopes of the Nilgiri Hills. It is located at a distance of 8 kilometers from Coonoor. It has a view of the Coimbatore plains, tea estates and coffee estates.
Catherine Falls is a double-cascaded waterfall located in Kotagiri, The Nilgiris District, Tamil nadu and it is also a major tourist spot in Kotagiri, located on the Mettupalayam road branching off at Aravenu. The upper fall drops to the floor, and is the second highest in the Nilgiri mountains. The waters from the upper stream of the Kallar river are crossed by the invisible Mettupalyam-Ooty road beyond the mountains in the south-west. The height of water falls is about 250 ft.Catherine Falls is named after the wife of M.D. Cockburn, believed to have introduced the coffee plantation to Kotagiri. The native name of the Catherine Falls is Geddhehaada Halla, meaning "Foothills Dale River".
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Cataratas de Catherine
Catherine Falls is a double-cascaded waterfall located in Kotagiri, The Nilgiris District, Tamil nadu and it is also a major tourist spot in Kotagiri, located on the Mettupalayam road branching off at Aravenu. The upper fall drops to the floor, and is the second highest in the Nilgiri mountains. The waters from the upper stream of the Kallar river are crossed by the invisible Mettupalyam-Ooty road beyond the mountains in the south-west. The height of water falls is about 250 ft.Catherine Falls is named after the wife of M.D. Cockburn, believed to have introduced the coffee plantation to Kotagiri. The native name of the Catherine Falls is Geddhehaada Halla, meaning "Foothills Dale River".
Droog Fort (also called Bakasura Malai) is a historic fort located 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) from Coonoor, The Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu. The fort was used as an outpost by Tipu Sultan in the 18th century. Today, the fort is in ruins, with only one wall remaining. The site attracts tourists, who reach the fort by hiking through the Nonsuch Tea Estate.
The Droog
Droog Fort (also called Bakasura Malai) is a historic fort located 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) from Coonoor, The Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu. The fort was used as an outpost by Tipu Sultan in the 18th century. Today, the fort is in ruins, with only one wall remaining. The site attracts tourists, who reach the fort by hiking through the Nonsuch Tea Estate.
High Field Tea Estate
Coonoor-Kattabettu-Kotagiri RoadDoddabetta (தமிழ்:தொட்டபெட்டா) is the highest mountain in the Nilgiri Hills at 2,637 metres (8,650 feet). There is a reserved forest area around the peak. It is 9 km from Ooty, on the Ooty-Kotagiri Road in the Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu, India. It is a popular tourist attraction with road access to the summit. It is the fourth highest peak in South India next to Anamudi, Mannamalai and Meesapulimala. The peaks Hecuba (2375 m), Kattadadu (2418 m) and Kulkudi (2439 m) are the three closely linked summits in the west of the Doddabetta range near to Udagamandalam (Ooty).
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Doddabetta Peak
Doddabetta RoadDoddabetta (தமிழ்:தொட்டபெட்டா) is the highest mountain in the Nilgiri Hills at 2,637 metres (8,650 feet). There is a reserved forest area around the peak. It is 9 km from Ooty, on the Ooty-Kotagiri Road in the Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu, India. It is a popular tourist attraction with road access to the summit. It is the fourth highest peak in South India next to Anamudi, Mannamalai and Meesapulimala. The peaks Hecuba (2375 m), Kattadadu (2418 m) and Kulkudi (2439 m) are the three closely linked summits in the west of the Doddabetta range near to Udagamandalam (Ooty).
Tranquilitea’s gourmet tea tasting is a one of a kind experience designed to give you an insight into the exquisite world of fine teas. Our highly acclaimed experience takes you on a journey through the myriad colours, aromas and flavours of some of the finest teas in the world. The tea tasting takes a little over an hour during which you are guided through the art of making fine tea followed by a tasting of some of the finest Nilgiri teas.
Our tea tasting experience is by reservation only and held within our tea estate in Coonoor where our family has been pioneering the industry for over three generations.
Tranquilitea Tea Lounge
Tranquilitea’s gourmet tea tasting is a one of a kind experience designed to give you an insight into the exquisite world of fine teas. Our highly acclaimed experience takes you on a journey through the myriad colours, aromas and flavours of some of the finest teas in the world. The tea tasting takes a little over an hour during which you are guided through the art of making fine tea followed by a tasting of some of the finest Nilgiri teas.
Our tea tasting experience is by reservation only and held within our tea estate in Coonoor where our family has been pioneering the industry for over three generations.
Needle Rock View Point is a tourist spot in Gudalur, The Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu. Where the Gudalur is located 51 km on the west of Ooty and the Needle Rock viewpoint is about 8 km from Gudalur on the way of Gudalur-Ooty National Highway-67. The view point gives you a 360 degree view. The view point is also known as Soochimalai and gets its name from its conical shape.
Needle Rock View Point Walkway
Needle Rock View Point WalkwayNeedle Rock View Point is a tourist spot in Gudalur, The Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu. Where the Gudalur is located 51 km on the west of Ooty and the Needle Rock viewpoint is about 8 km from Gudalur on the way of Gudalur-Ooty National Highway-67. The view point gives you a 360 degree view. The view point is also known as Soochimalai and gets its name from its conical shape.
Kinnakorai is a village in Nilgiris District, Tamil Nadu.The village consists of about 500 houses[citation needed] and sits about 60 km from Ooty Town and 135 km from Coimbatore city. The closest town Manjoor is 30 km by road. Previously, coffee was grown but now the main income source is tea cultivation. Apart from tea, people cultivate vegetable gardens for household use. The nearest railway station to Kinnakorai is Lovedale which is located in and around 44.8 km distance.
Kinnakorai View Point
Melkundah - Kinnakorai - Artha Blue MountainKinnakorai is a village in Nilgiris District, Tamil Nadu.The village consists of about 500 houses[citation needed] and sits about 60 km from Ooty Town and 135 km from Coimbatore city. The closest town Manjoor is 30 km by road. Previously, coffee was grown but now the main income source is tea cultivation. Apart from tea, people cultivate vegetable gardens for household use. The nearest railway station to Kinnakorai is Lovedale which is located in and around 44.8 km distance.
Rangaswamy Peak and Pillar is a tourist spot in Kotagiri, The Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu. It is located at a distance of 20 km from Kotagiri. The hill station of Kotagiri has many tourist attractions spot, which include Kodanad View Point, Catherine Falls, Elk falls, Long wood Shola, and Rangaswamy Peak and Pillar. The best season to visit is in summer.
Rangaswamy Peak & Pillar
Rangaswamy Peak and Pillar is a tourist spot in Kotagiri, The Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu. It is located at a distance of 20 km from Kotagiri. The hill station of Kotagiri has many tourist attractions spot, which include Kodanad View Point, Catherine Falls, Elk falls, Long wood Shola, and Rangaswamy Peak and Pillar. The best season to visit is in summer.
THE KALHATTY FALLS
The Kalhatty Falls is a beautiful tourist destination which is about 13 kms from Ooty, the Nilgiris District of Tamil Nadu. The mesmerizing Kalhatty waterfalls are about 2000m above the sea level.
To reach this destination you need to drive down the Ooty-Mysore Road or the Sigur Ghat Road. It is about 2 miles from the Kalhatty village to the Kalhatty waterfalls.
This place gets all the more thunderous during the monsoon season, as the waters come thundering down in massive quantities. The Kalhatty waterfalls are seasonal and come to life only during the months in-between September November.
This place has about 25 acres of coffee and 50 acres of tea plantations.
Kalhatty Falls
THE KALHATTY FALLS
The Kalhatty Falls is a beautiful tourist destination which is about 13 kms from Ooty, the Nilgiris District of Tamil Nadu. The mesmerizing Kalhatty waterfalls are about 2000m above the sea level.
To reach this destination you need to drive down the Ooty-Mysore Road or the Sigur Ghat Road. It is about 2 miles from the Kalhatty village to the Kalhatty waterfalls.
This place gets all the more thunderous during the monsoon season, as the waters come thundering down in massive quantities. The Kalhatty waterfalls are seasonal and come to life only during the months in-between September November.
This place has about 25 acres of coffee and 50 acres of tea plantations.
Most of the tourist think that Ooty is famous only for botanical garden, boat house, pykara etc.., Other than that Ooty is also famous or renowned for temples such as ayyappan temple, Elkhill temple etc..,The Elkhill is a Murugan temple and it is in the hills of the elk hill. Thaipusam is the famous religious festival that is celebrated in the month of January- Febuary to honour the Lord Murugan. There is a big standing statue of the Murugan in that place . The hill is sorrounded by the dense forests. The scenic beauty and calm atmosphere adds an extra attraction to the devotees inflicting that place. We can view whole Ooty city from this temple it gives such a beautiful view of Ooty.
Elk Hill
Most of the tourist think that Ooty is famous only for botanical garden, boat house, pykara etc.., Other than that Ooty is also famous or renowned for temples such as ayyappan temple, Elkhill temple etc..,The Elkhill is a Murugan temple and it is in the hills of the elk hill. Thaipusam is the famous religious festival that is celebrated in the month of January- Febuary to honour the Lord Murugan. There is a big standing statue of the Murugan in that place . The hill is sorrounded by the dense forests. The scenic beauty and calm atmosphere adds an extra attraction to the devotees inflicting that place. We can view whole Ooty city from this temple it gives such a beautiful view of Ooty.
Valley View is a tourist spot in Ooty, India. It is located on the Ooty Coonoor road (NH 67) at a distance of 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) from Ooty bus stand and constitutes ward number 5 of the Nilgiris Lok Sabha constituency. It has a spectacular view of the Ketti valley and is an important tourist centre in Ooty. Valley View is considered the Switzerland of Southern India. The valley extends from the Mysore plateau to the Coimbatore plains and is one of the largest valleys in the world.
Mirador Valley View
Valley View is a tourist spot in Ooty, India. It is located on the Ooty Coonoor road (NH 67) at a distance of 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) from Ooty bus stand and constitutes ward number 5 of the Nilgiris Lok Sabha constituency. It has a spectacular view of the Ketti valley and is an important tourist centre in Ooty. Valley View is considered the Switzerland of Southern India. The valley extends from the Mysore plateau to the Coimbatore plains and is one of the largest valleys in the world.
The Mukurthi Peak is about 40 kms from Ooty. The entire journey from Ooty to Mukurthi is famous for being one of the most unforgettable Ooty excursions. Mukurthi Peak is named so because it resembles a human nose. In fact Mukurthi is home to some of the most eminent tourist spots. The Mukurthi Peak, which is named after the town itself, is located at about 4 Kms from the town village including the Mukurthi Park which captures the South Eastern portion the Lofty Nilgiri Mountain Ranges. Trekking through the Mukurthi National Park is indeed a great adventurous experience as you pass through various types of forests. The combination of Montane grasslands, shrubscape and Shola forest is grea
Mukurti Peak
The Mukurthi Peak is about 40 kms from Ooty. The entire journey from Ooty to Mukurthi is famous for being one of the most unforgettable Ooty excursions. Mukurthi Peak is named so because it resembles a human nose. In fact Mukurthi is home to some of the most eminent tourist spots. The Mukurthi Peak, which is named after the town itself, is located at about 4 Kms from the town village including the Mukurthi Park which captures the South Eastern portion the Lofty Nilgiri Mountain Ranges. Trekking through the Mukurthi National Park is indeed a great adventurous experience as you pass through various types of forests. The combination of Montane grasslands, shrubscape and Shola forest is grea
Food Scene
With tables on the veranda of a beautifully revamped 19th-century bungalow, La Belle Vie has guests driving miles for its flavour-popping European-Indian food. Gazing out over the Nilgiris beyond a lovely lawn full of flower gardens, it's arguably Coonoor's most perfectly positioned restaurant.
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La Belle Vie
With tables on the veranda of a beautifully revamped 19th-century bungalow, La Belle Vie has guests driving miles for its flavour-popping European-Indian food. Gazing out over the Nilgiris beyond a lovely lawn full of flower gardens, it's arguably Coonoor's most perfectly positioned restaurant.
Utterly charming little pizzeria with some of the best thin crust pizzas money can buy. Their daily specials and desserts with piping hot coffee is literally the icing on the cake.
Open KITCHEN
27 Club Road
Utterly charming little pizzeria with some of the best thin crust pizzas money can buy. Their daily specials and desserts with piping hot coffee is literally the icing on the cake.
Mud Pie Cake Shop And Cafe
KNM Compound RoadGreat coffee, wide assortment of cakes, desserts.
Dragon
Mount RoadDelicious food, reasonably priced. Good for takeaways.
Hotel Lakshimi
Good South Indian vegetarian food.
Cafe Coffee Day
Coffee, tea, cakes, sandwiches, burgers and a lot more.
Orchid Square is a newly opened restaurant at the very same place as Rangoli that is Brooklands Opp. CMS. This place has got both indian and chinese food and both prepared extremely well by their cooks. Amazing food and ambience makes this place a must visit. Not only the restaurant but the hotel has comfortable rooms to, perfect for a vacation. Elegant interiors, very spacious and extremely good customer service.
Orchid Square Boutique Hotel
Brooklands RoadOrchid Square is a newly opened restaurant at the very same place as Rangoli that is Brooklands Opp. CMS. This place has got both indian and chinese food and both prepared extremely well by their cooks. Amazing food and ambience makes this place a must visit. Not only the restaurant but the hotel has comfortable rooms to, perfect for a vacation. Elegant interiors, very spacious and extremely good customer service.
Located at Gray's Hill, quick service, vegetarian, highly praised.
Khana Khazana Pure Veg Indian Restaurant
Located at Gray's Hill, quick service, vegetarian, highly praised.
Known for authentic Chinese and Thai food, North Indian food, good ambience and service, fairly priced.
Jharokha Restaurant
Known for authentic Chinese and Thai food, North Indian food, good ambience and service, fairly priced.
Good restaurant to have lunch and dinner at Coonoor. The restaurant is close to Coonoor railway station and is in front of Coimbatore bus stop. Biriyani and Fried rice can be good option from here.
Hyderabad Biryani House
Good restaurant to have lunch and dinner at Coonoor. The restaurant is close to Coonoor railway station and is in front of Coimbatore bus stop. Biriyani and Fried rice can be good option from here.
The Culinarium is a Pastry, Breads and Dining restaurant situated in Ketti, in The Nilgiris, it is located almost exactly between the towns of Coonoor and Ooty. The restaurant overlooks the beautiful Ketti valley and is surrounded by scenic terraced fields and is located conveniently just off the main road and has adequate parking facilities.
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The Culinarium
The Culinarium is a Pastry, Breads and Dining restaurant situated in Ketti, in The Nilgiris, it is located almost exactly between the towns of Coonoor and Ooty. The restaurant overlooks the beautiful Ketti valley and is surrounded by scenic terraced fields and is located conveniently just off the main road and has adequate parking facilities.
One of the nicer places for meals and limited varieties of non veg items in Kotagiri. Small place with fewer tables but the meals on plantain leaf is so delicious.
Hari Mess
State Highway 15One of the nicer places for meals and limited varieties of non veg items in Kotagiri. Small place with fewer tables but the meals on plantain leaf is so delicious.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Opium Bar offers premium liquors, cocktails and mock tails in a cozy ambience. Teetotalers, welcome! The woodwork interiors, LCD TV with Home Theatre System and a balcony that spans the length of the hotel make for an ideal ambience in which to unwind.
Opium Bar
The Opium Bar offers premium liquors, cocktails and mock tails in a cozy ambience. Teetotalers, welcome! The woodwork interiors, LCD TV with Home Theatre System and a balcony that spans the length of the hotel make for an ideal ambience in which to unwind.
Shopping
The Green shop at Coonoor is the ideal one stop gift shop. It stocks unique items from wild honey to handicrafts made by local tribals that we work with and support. Also, new line of fabulous garment (stoles, shawls, scarves, sarees etc.) have been exclusively launched at the Coonoor Shop. Drop in there to check out the other fabulous products from tribals across India, products from bees wax, honey and lot more. There is also a sweet spot at the store – Moddy’s Chcolates, the best homemade and handcrafted chocolates from Ooty.
Green Shop Coonor
The Green shop at Coonoor is the ideal one stop gift shop. It stocks unique items from wild honey to handicrafts made by local tribals that we work with and support. Also, new line of fabulous garment (stoles, shawls, scarves, sarees etc.) have been exclusively launched at the Coonoor Shop. Drop in there to check out the other fabulous products from tribals across India, products from bees wax, honey and lot more. There is also a sweet spot at the store – Moddy’s Chcolates, the best homemade and handcrafted chocolates from Ooty.
Popular and highly rated place to pick up your vegetables, fruit and necessary items.
P K C Vegetable Shop
Popular and highly rated place to pick up your vegetables, fruit and necessary items.
GRACE VISION- Grace Opticals COONOOR
Mount Pleasant RoadFor optical items
City Mall
Mount RoadVariety of shops, electronic and electrical, furniture store,
Tulsi Mall
31 Mount Pleasant RdSeveral types of stores, many products...
Acres Wild is our 22 acre, family-run organic cheesemaking farm and farmstay (Homestay with Bed and Breakfast) in Coonoor town (altitude 6000 ft).
Coonoor is a small hill station in the Nilgiri Hills in Tamil Nadu state in South India. It is about 20 km from Ooty (Udhagamandalam).
Our goal at Acres Wild farm is to shape an eco-friendly, holistic and self-sustaining life style, grow our own food organically and share this experience with visitors to our farmstay.
We use no chemicals, strive to increase bio-diversity and keep tillage to a minimum.
Acres Wild farmstay Coonoor
DM Kovil StreetAcres Wild is our 22 acre, family-run organic cheesemaking farm and farmstay (Homestay with Bed and Breakfast) in Coonoor town (altitude 6000 ft).
Coonoor is a small hill station in the Nilgiri Hills in Tamil Nadu state in South India. It is about 20 km from Ooty (Udhagamandalam).
Our goal at Acres Wild farm is to shape an eco-friendly, holistic and self-sustaining life style, grow our own food organically and share this experience with visitors to our farmstay.
We use no chemicals, strive to increase bio-diversity and keep tillage to a minimum.
Located in Singara Tea Estate. You can find exquisitely hand-embroidered pillowcases, cushion covers, bedspreads, bedsheets and handkerchiefs at Needlecraft, though they are steeply priced.
Singara Tea estate
Dolphin's Nose RoadLocated in Singara Tea Estate. You can find exquisitely hand-embroidered pillowcases, cushion covers, bedspreads, bedsheets and handkerchiefs at Needlecraft, though they are steeply priced.
You get excellent honey and spices besides some handicrafts and garments. The Coonoor shop, has been a place that attracts a large number of dedicated customers. It is located in Jograj Buildings at Bedford Circle and serves a clientele that is as diverse as army personnel, tourists and local residents of the town. We sell a diverse variety of products, processed and value added by the adivasis themselves as well as products that are sourced from similar, like-minded organizations all over the country.
Keystone Foundation
You get excellent honey and spices besides some handicrafts and garments. The Coonoor shop, has been a place that attracts a large number of dedicated customers. It is located in Jograj Buildings at Bedford Circle and serves a clientele that is as diverse as army personnel, tourists and local residents of the town. We sell a diverse variety of products, processed and value added by the adivasis themselves as well as products that are sourced from similar, like-minded organizations all over the country.
Essentials
New Pharmacy
Mount RoadWell stocked, great ambience and service.
Nilgiris is a supermarket chain in South India. It is also one of the oldest supermarket chains in India with origins dating back to 1905 and hence its products are sold under the brand name of "Nilgiris 1905". It also has a store brand, and produces dairy, baked goods, chocolates, and other products under the same name.
Nilgiri's 1905 Supermarket
Club RoadNilgiris is a supermarket chain in South India. It is also one of the oldest supermarket chains in India with origins dating back to 1905 and hence its products are sold under the brand name of "Nilgiris 1905". It also has a store brand, and produces dairy, baked goods, chocolates, and other products under the same name.
Entertainment & Activities
The Nilgiri Mountain Railway (NMR) is a 1,000 mm (3 ft 3 3⁄8 in) metre gauge railway in Tamil Nadu, India, built by the British in 1908, and is operated by the Southern Railway. NMR is the only rack railway in India.
The railway relies on its fleet of steam locomotives. For the past several years diesel locomotives have taken over from steam on the section between Coonoor and Udhagamandalam. Local people and tourists have led a campaign to return to the use of steam locomotives in this section.
Toy Train Ticket Counter
The Nilgiri Mountain Railway (NMR) is a 1,000 mm (3 ft 3 3⁄8 in) metre gauge railway in Tamil Nadu, India, built by the British in 1908, and is operated by the Southern Railway. NMR is the only rack railway in India.
The railway relies on its fleet of steam locomotives. For the past several years diesel locomotives have taken over from steam on the section between Coonoor and Udhagamandalam. Local people and tourists have led a campaign to return to the use of steam locomotives in this section.