Dolphin's Nose Viewpoint,
Coonoor, Nilgiris
Dolphin's Nose Viewpoint is
a tourist spot, located near Coonoor in picturesque Nilgiris Hills in Coonoor Taluk of
Nilgiris District of Tamil Nadu. Dolphin's Nose is well over 1,550 Meter (5075 Feet)
above sea level. It is one of the most visited Coonoor
tourist places. It is situated near Tiger Hill; this place is
ideally visited in the morning (after 9 AM to 11 AM) for better views of the
surroundings.
The tip of the peak resembles
a dolphin's
nose, hence the name Dolphin's Nose. It is an enormous rock formation that is
entirely unique. There are ravines on either side of Dolphin's Nose, including
St. Catherine Falls and Coonoor stream meeting the Kotagiri stream. These water
bodies are tributaries of the Bhavani River. On a bright sunny day, visitors
can get a glimpse of St. Catherine Falls from the top of Dolphin's Nose.
Dolphin's Nose Viewpoint is located at about 12 Kms from Coonoor, 12 Kms from
Coonoor Bus Stand, 12 Kms from Coonoor Railway Station, 30 Kms from Ooty Bus
Stand, 32 Kms from Ooty, 31 Kms from Ooty Railway Station, 26 Kms from Kotagiri,
45 Kms from Mettupalayam Railway Station and 82 Kms from Coimbatore Airport. If you start driving from Coonoor
to Kotagiri you
can see a road taking to your right with a board saying Dolphin's
Nose. Private Taxis are
available from Ooty and Coonoor to reach this place.
Location
