Coonoor Tour Package from Salem (2 Days)
2-day Coonoor tour from Salem: Coonoor. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing by AC cab. From ₹4,540 per person.
per person · inclusive of all taxes
14° – 19°C
October in Coonoor
Description
2-day Coonoor tour from Salem: Coonoor. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing by AC cab. From ₹4,540 per person.
This 2 days 1 night itinerary covers 5 handpicked stops, including Sim's Park, Lamb's Rock, Dolphin's Nose and more. October–June is the best time to travel for pleasant weather. Your 1-night stay is arranged in a comfortable, well-reviewed hotel such as 3-star hotel in Coonoor. Pickup and drop are arranged right from your hotel or home, so there's nothing extra to plan on your end. Every booking is backed by Trypdeals' 24x7 support team, from planning to the day you're back home.
Weather in Coonoor
Best time: October to MarchAverage temperature range: 10°C – 23°C
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Up the ghat to Coonoor
Our driver picks you up from your hotel or home in Salem in the morning. Drive from Salem to Coonoor (about 208 km, 4 hrs 15 min). Check in at your hotel in Coonoor. Climb the Nilgiri ghat road from Mettupalayam to Coonoor. In the afternoon, walk in Sim's Park with its old trees and rose beds, then drive out to Lamb's Rock for the view down to the Coimbatore plains. Overnight stay in Coonoor.
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Sim's Park
A terraced botanical garden of the 1870s.
- 2
Lamb's Rock
A cliff viewpoint over the plains.
Dolphin's Nose and the tea gardens
See Dolphin's Nose and the Catherine Falls across the valley, stop at a tea factory for a tasting, and take a short ride on the Nilgiri toy train between Coonoor and Ooty if seats are free. Then the drive home. Drive from Coonoor to Salem (about 209 km, 4 hrs 15 min), and drop at your hotel, home or the railway station in Salem. The tour ends here.
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Dolphin's Nose
A rock viewpoint over a deep valley.
- 2
Tea factory
Watch Nilgiri tea made and taste it.
- 3
Nilgiri Mountain Railway
The toy train of the Nilgiris.
Tour Overview
Two days in Coonoor, the quieter tea town of the Nilgiris: Sim's Park, Lamb's Rock, Dolphin's Nose and a tea factory, with a ride on the toy train if seats are free.
This 2-day, 1-night package starts and ends in Salem. Every price includes 3-star hotels with breakfast, an AC cab for the whole trip and all sightseeing.
Highlights of the Coonoor Tour from Salem
- Sim's Park
- Lamb's Rock
- Dolphin's Nose
- Tea factory
- Nilgiri Mountain Railway
Inclusions in the Coonoor Tour Package
- 1 night in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Salem for the whole trip: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions in the Coonoor Tour Package
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Child Policy
Child up to 6 years: free (no extra bed)
Child 6 to 8 years: half charge
Child above 8 years: full charge
Payment Policy
Online booking: pay just ₹99 to reserve your tour. The ₹99 is 100 percent refundable if you cancel at any time, and it is adjusted in your final payment.
50 percent of the tour cost: 3 days before the tour starts, after you receive your tour voucher.
Remaining balance: on the tour day.
Cancellation Policy
The ₹99 online booking amount is refunded in full whenever you cancel, for any reason.
Minimum cancellation charge: Rs. 3000 per person, or 10 percent of the tour cost, whichever is higher
25 percent between 46 and 30 days before departure
50 percent between 30 and 15 days before departure
75 percent between 15 and 5 days before departure
100 percent within 5 days of departure or on no-show
Important Travel Information for the Coonoor Tour
Best time to visit: October–June
Before you go: The ghat road has 14 hairpin bends; carry something for motion sickness.
Hotels: 3-star hotel in Coonoor, or similar.
Trip Cost Breakdown
Per-person pricing by group size
Route Map
Top Attractions
Sim's Park
Established in the 1870s, Sim's Park is a botanical garden in Coonoor spread over a natural amphitheater-like valley. It houses a diverse collection of exotic and native trees, shrubs, and ferns, and hosts an annual fruit and vegetable show in summer.
Lamb's Rock
A scenic viewpoint about 5 km from Coonoor, Lamb's Rock offers sweeping views of the Coimbatore plains, tea estates, and the surrounding Nilgiri slopes. The viewpoint is accessible by a short walk from the parking area, making it a popular spot for sunrise and sunset.
Dolphin's Nose
Dolphin's Nose is a striking rock promontory near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu's Nilgiri Hills, offering sweeping views of the surrounding valleys and the distant Catherine Falls. The viewpoint is a popular stop for those exploring the tea-covered landscapes of the Nilgiris, providing a sense of the region's dramatic topography.
Tea factory
Watch Nilgiri tea made and taste it.
Nilgiri Mountain Railway
The toy train of the Nilgiris.
Who Is This Tour For
Best Time to Visit
October–June is the ideal window for this trip, with the most pleasant weather for sightseeing.
How to Reach
What's Included / Excluded
Inclusions
- 1 night in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Salem for the whole trip: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Hotels for This Tour
Handpicked stays for a comfortable trip
Packing Checklist
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen
- ID proof (for hotel check-in)
- Basic first-aid/medication
- Modest, traditional clothing for temple visits
- A shawl or stole to cover shoulders
Important Travel Information
Best time to visit: October–June
Before you go: The ghat road has 14 hairpin bends; carry something for motion sickness.
Hotels: 3-star hotel in Coonoor, or similar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you go
2 days and 1 night. It starts from Salem on day 1 and you are back in Salem on day 2.
For 2 persons it is ₹8,590 per person; for a group of 11–12 it comes down to ₹4,540 per person. Prices include 3-star hotels with breakfast, an AC cab for the whole trip and all sightseeing.
October–June.
The ghat road has 14 hairpin bends; carry something for motion sickness.
Destinations Covered in This Tour
Explore the places this package takes you to