4. Coonoor
An hour’s drive from Ooty, Coonoor is buffered by the military base at Wellington and the cordite factory at Aruvankadu, which have ensured that prime real estate has not fallen in the hands of indiscriminate builders. Coonoor remains the haunt of pensioners, expatriates or those fortunate enough to be early retirees. Some estates have quaint homestays and boutique resorts while others offer a taste of fine local teas, gourmet cheeses and homemade chocolate. The viewpoints, which have names like Lamb’s Rock and Dolphin Nose, overlook misty valleys and tea plantations.
Sims Park offers escape if you want to spend the day with a book, a thermos of tea, or a special someone. Kotagiri, another sylvan borough of the Nilgiris, is only an hour’s drive.
Downhill, the scenery gives way to fragrant spice plantations bisected by streams and waterfalls. You can also enjoy Coonoor is by train. Drive down to Mettupalayam and hop on the historic Nilgiri Mountain Railway to chug up the slopes in style.
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