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Delve into Coonoor in India
Coonoor in the region of Tamil Nādu is located in India - some 1,195 mi or ( 1923 km ) South of New Delhi , the country's capital .
Local time in Coonoor is now 08:26 PM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Kolkata " with a UTC offset of 5.5 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Kurunegala, Anuradhapura, Ooty, Thiruvananthapuram, and Thrissur. While being here, you might want to check out Kurunegala . We discovered some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Coonoor ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Nilgiri Hills Train Ride
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The cool hills of The Nilgiris Ingo's photos around Coonoor, India (tigers near coonoor india)
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Interesting facts about this location
Nilgiri Mountain Railway
The Nilgiri Mountain Railway is a railway in Tamil Nadu, India, built by the British in 1908, and was initially operated by the Madras Railway. The railway still relies on its fleet of steam locomotives. NMR comes under the jurisdiction of the newly formed Salem Division. In July 2005, UNESCO added the Nilgiri Mountain Railway as an extension to the World Heritage Site of Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, the site then became known as "Mountain Railways of India.
Located at 11.34 76.79 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Wellington, Tamil Nadu
Wellington is a town in The Nilgiris District in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Wellington is home to The Defence Services Staff College (DSSC), a premier tri-service training establishment that imparts training to middle level officers of the three wings of the Indian Armed Forces, friendly foreign countries and various Indian Civil Service departments. The Nilgiri Passenger train passes through Wellington, which has a railway station.
Located at 11.37 76.80 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Droog Fort, Coonoor
Droog Fort (also called Bakasura Malai) is a historic fort located 15 kilometres from Coonoor, The Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu. The fort was used as an outpost by Tipu Sultan in the 16th century. Today, the fort is in ruins, with only one wall remaining. The site attracts tourists, who reach the fort by hiking through the Nonsuch Tea Estate.
Located at 11.35 76.82 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Coonoor
Coonoor is a Taluk and a municipality in the Nilgiris district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. It is known for its production of Nilgiri tea. Coonoor is located at an altitude of 1,850 m above sea level, and is the second largest hill station in the Nilgiri hills after Ooty. It is an ideal base for a number of trekking expeditions leading into the Nilgiris. The Nearest airport is Coimbatore International Airport about 56 km from Coonoor town.
Located at 11.35 76.82 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Nilgiri mountains
The Nilgiri, often referred to as the Nilgiri Hills, are a range of mountains with at least 24 peaks above 2,000 metres, in the westernmost part of Tamil Nadu state at the junction of Karnataka and Kerala states in Southern India. They are part of the larger Western Ghats mountain chain making up the southwestern edge of the Deccan Plateau.
Located at 11.38 76.76 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
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