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The Nilgiris
Riding The Nilgiri Toy Train To Ooty
Tunnels, tea gardens and a slow climb on the UNESCO-listed Nilgiri Mountain Railway from Mettupalayam.
Tea Estate Resorts Around Coonoor
Tea Estate Resorts in Coonoor, Nilgiris
Misty mornings, plantation walks and fireplaces in the quieter hills near Coonoor.
Coonoor is calmer than Ooty, and the resorts set among its tea estates make the most of that. Mornings start with mist over the slopes and fresh Nilgiri tea.
Things to do nearby
- Sim's Park and its old trees.
- Viewpoints like Dolphin's Nose and Lamb's Rock.
- A guided walk through a working tea estate.
