About Coonoor

The serene hill station of Coonoor lies in the arms of the Nilgiri Hills. In fact Coonoor is located at an altitude of 1800 m. Geographically speaking, Coonoor lies at the head of Hulikal ravine.This picturesque retreat is covered by grassy meadows, tea bushes, a profusion of sunflowers, marigolds and rhododendrons, all growing wild. Coonoor is essentially a small tea garden town where the weather remains pleasantly cool throughout the year.

Links with the world Coonoor does not have an airport of its own. The nearest airport is in Coimbatore. Coonoor is on the toy-train line between Mettupalayam (28 km) and Ooty. The toy train leaves Mettupalayam for Ooty at 7:45 am and arrives at Ooty at noon. The total time taken on the return trip back to Mettupalayam is about 3½ hours. However, this train service is often disrupted during the heavy monsoon season. Coonoor is well connected by bus with Ooty, Coimbatore, and Kotagiri. 

How to Reach Coonoor:
By Air : Nearest Airport is Mangalore about 190 kms & Bangalore Intl airport about 295 Kms.
By Rail : Nearest Railhead is Tarekere about 15 Kms.
By Road : Nearest Railhead is Tarekere about 15 Kms.

:. Hills Stations .:

Coonoor Kodaikanal Kotagiri Ooty Valparai Yercaud Yelagiri Hills