Coonoor, India
Positioned at an altitude of 1800 feet, Coonoor is a beautiful hill station amidst the Nilgiri Hills. It is extremely famous for the production of Nilgiri tea. It is characterized by tea bushes, lush green meadows, and abundance of wonderful flowers like Sunflowers, Marigolds and Rhododendrons. People book Coonoor holiday packages to have a relaxing vacation while enjoying the panoramic view of the lush green Nilgiri hills, replete with deep ravines, stunning valleys and impressive waterfalls.
Summer
Mid-March - end June
Temperature:20°C- 38°C
Monsoons
June - end September
Annual rainfall -325 cm
Winter
Late November To Mid-February
Temperature:15°C-26°C
Sim's Park:
It is a famous landmark at Coonoor that is basically a botanical garden. Spread over an area of 12 hectares, the park has a collection of more than 1,000 species of plants. The park was urbanized partially in the Japanese style.
The Pasteur Institute:
The Pasteur institute is also an important attraction at the town, which specializes in the research of vaccines for rabies and polio. Visitors are allowed visit the institute only on Saturdays. However, if anyone wants to visit this on other days, he needs to take prior permission of its director.
Waterfalls:
The place features a series of waterfalls that you can enjoy during Coonoor travel. These waterfalls are St. Catherine's Falls, Law's Falls and Kateri Falls. Gushing over cliffs and canyons, these waterfalls create awesome views.
