History

The Nilgiri Hills are famous for their sublime hill stations. Notable among them is Coonoor, located at the head of the Hulikal ravine at an altitude of 1,800 m above sea level. It is 19 km from Ooty , another famous hill station of the Nilgiris. Coonoor is famous for its verdant environs and for a variety of wild flowers and birds. Coonoor provides a perfect setting for activities like trekking and hiking. It is also famous for its tea plantations and festivals. Coonoor comes under the Coimbatore-Mettupalayam-Coonoor-Ooty circuit. Coonoor is essentially a small tea garden town where the weather remains pleasantly cool throughout the year.

Coonoor (1880 - 1940)