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Rallia Dam

Around 9 km from Coonoor on the Wellington road is Rallia Dam. It is a beautiful spot for trekking amidst the forest. The dam is an age-old that's providing water to the residents of Coonoor. It is one of the most quaint and beautiful dams you could ever be to. The colour of the water is turquoise and it glistens in the sun, hence the best time to visit the dam is during sunrise and sunset. A km of the trek is incomplete without the ride up through the verdant vales. From the parking spot to the dam, it's 1 km trek along the vast stretch of trees. wild animals like Bisons or Malabar Squirrels are quite often spotted at these premises. Highfield tea factory is its closest neighbour at a distance of 1.5km from the dam. The place is, however, safe to visit. If you're someone looking for serenity and peace, Rallia Dam is a peaceful getaway. Read More

Shopping in Coonoor is considered as a whole new experience. With quaint, little shops offering exquisite artefacts, antique products, pretty embroidered shawls, apparels, Toda jewellery and handicrafts items which are perfect for gifting purposes. Coonoor is also known for the several varieties of aromatic tea that it offers. It also offers a wide range of organic products like honey and freshly prepared fruit jams (pear, peach, mulberry and passion fruit). How can one forget the delicious homemade chocolates and freshly baked cakes? As for your medicinal needs, Coonoor has various shops selling pure lavender and eucalyptus oil. You can also buy handmade antiques, Irish and Belgian table sets, Indian handlooms, beautiful linens and shadow worked bed sheets from the handicraft emporiums in the vicinity. Read More

Sim's Park

An excellent and delightful treasure trove of some of the most exquisite plant species in the world, the Sim's Park is an outstanding sightseeing destination in Coonoor that boasts of being home to over one thousand different species of flora. All of these different plants and trees are scattered all across the park, and a walk through the lush greenery and colourful, vibrant flowers provides refreshment, inner peace and tranquillity, not to forget the unique and beautiful views. The Sim's Park is located in Coonoor in the Nilgiris in Tamil Nadu, on the northern side of the Coonoor Railway Station, and its easy accessibility is just one of the many features of this breathtaking beauty. The park is spread over an area of 12 hectares, and is divided into different sections, with the one with the Sholas and the widening footpaths being the most loved and cherished one. This unusual park-cum-botanical garden houses beautiful terraces with colourful flowers, lawns and rockeries, which enthral botanists from all across the globe. Besides, the park also houses rare trees of extreme importance, and it is also famous for the annual fruit and vegetable show that takes place here every year in May. The Sim's Park is visited by thousands of guests from near and far each year, and this lovely attraction is, without doubt, one of the best places to visit in Coonoor. Read More

St George's Church

St George's church is an essential tourists attraction. Constructed in the year 1926, the church is a beautiful remnant of the gothic structure of the British era. It is an archetypal cantonment church with white inlay work and an intense ochre stucco. The church is constructed in the ancient Raj style of architecture, with a serene environment. To witness the interiors of the church one has to pass through the vestibule where the vaulted roof with six iconic columns separates the church to side aisles. The altar is enriched entirely with white marble inlay which makes it look enchanting. Apart from this, the church houses a collection of paintings and curved interiors. A notable occasion at the church is the Sunday closest to the National Martyrs Day wherein a unique service in honour of our martyrs is held in the church. The station commander of Wellington places the wreath over a plaque that reads "when you go home, tell them of us and say, for their tomorrow, we gave our today." Read More

The bar in the Taj Retreat is wonderful place to be during the evening to enjoy drinks and cocktails with friends while gorging delicious food. The place has a very nice ambience to it but as usual is pretty costly.

Wellington's golf club is one of the oldest golf clubs in south India which has a history of a century in the Nilgiris. Nestled among the scenic tea gardens and slopes of the plains it has an excellent view of the fairways. It is affiliated to some of the top-notch golf clubs across the country retailing the old world charm of the British days. The golf club is surrounded by taxidermy, vintage weaponry and vibrant dahlias. With a backdrop of eucalyptus laden hill slopes, the sheer charm of this place would leave you spellbound. WGC is an experience of the reminiscent of the days of the Raj, it also has other facilities such as cricket pitch, tennis court and a restaurant overlooking the lush lawns blooming with beautiful flora. The golf course is also a popular spot for the film crew, there are some films shot at different locations of the gold club. Although the club is maintained for its members with complimentary benefits such as spa, restaurants and beverages; it can be visited by tourist just to sit and relax watching the golfers play. Read More