If you are bored with the hill stations of Northern India, than change your taste for once. Visit the south India and behold the enchanting beauty of hill stations of this region. Unlike the hill destinations of Northern India, hill stations of southern India are less explored and more tranquil.
One of the outstanding summer resorts of Southern India is Coonor. It is fabulous destination to beat the heat of the scorching summers. Even you can choose Coornor as a weekend and honeymoon destination.
Coonor is perched on the lush green hills Nilgiri at a distance of only 19 km from Ooty. This hill station of southern India is located at a height of 1, 856m above the sea level. You will surely be mesmerized by its panoramic view. Coonor is embellished with some fantastic tourists hot spots like Sim's park, Lamb's Rock, Dolphin's Nose, Droog Fort, Lady Canning's, St Catherine Falls, Law's Falls, Kodanad View Point and Ralliah Dam . Also you can spend your time at Coonor by visiting the nearby coffee plantations.
If you had miss the ride of Darjeeling toy train, than you can fulfill your this unaccomplished desire here. Coonor is one of the favorite destination of adventure enthusiasts and bird watchers. Its surroundings are dotted with some soft trekking routes which attract trekkers from all over India.
Don't worry about your accommodation. Coonor has some well furnished hotels like Taj Garden Retreat and Neemrana Wallwood Garden. So, visit this picturesque hill stations of southern India and immerse yourself in its beauty.
Jolly Mazumdar
Maha Shivratri 2010
14 years ago