Friday, March 22, 2019

Dolphin's Nose Viewpoint, Coonoor, Nilgiris

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.



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