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Coonoor Sim's Park

Coonoor, Tamil Nadu, India

4.3 (0)

Overview

A 12-hectare Victorian garden-in-a-glen (1874) with a thousand plant species and the famous May fruit show — Coonoor's green heart.

Why visit: Quieter than Ooty's gardens, prettier ravine setting.

Things to do

›Fern glen walks
›Rare rudraksha tree
›Boating pond

Garden WalkBoating

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Travel Information

Best time

Oct–Jun; fruit show (May)

Entry fee

₹30

Est. budget

₹100–300

Duration

1–2 hrs

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Within

5.9 km

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