Coonoor

Coonoor Coonoor it is the second largest hill station in the Nilgiris. It stands on a lower ridge of the plateau at an altitude of 1,858 m (6,100 ft), surrounded by verdant tea and coffee estates.

This picturesque hill retreat is covered by grassy meadows, with a profusion of sunflowers, marigolds and rhododendrons, all growing wild.

Coonoor’s weather remains pleasantly cool throughout the year and this together with its serene surrounding, makes it an ideal place for a peaceful break.

 

Fact & Figures

Temperature: Summer: 15 C- 25 C
Winter: 10 C- 20 C
Season: All year round
Clothing: Woollen in winter,
cotton in summer
Language spoken: Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Hindi, Badaga and English.
STD Code: 0423
Tourism Office: Wenlock Road,
Udhagamandalam 643 001,
Tel: 0423 244 3977,
Fax: 0423 244 4369