Coonoor is enroute Ooty. A pretty hill town, ten kilometres away from Ooty, Coonoor is not commercialsed yet. The main attraction here is the Sims Park, established in 1874. The fine lawns, the collection of rare plants and trees on the steep slopes make Coonoor beautiful. The colonial era has left its mark in this with the scenic waterfalls here are named after people who rediscovered the magic in these hills. Do take time off to visit the Law's Falls and St. Catherine Falls and also the vantage points like Lamb's Rock, Dolphin's Nose and Lady Canning's Seat.

Also called Kalahasti Falls, it is at a distance of about 13 km from Ooty, on the Udagamandalam-Mysore Kalhatty Ghat Road.

A comfortable 25 km away is Pykara, known for its Toda settlements and vast open greens. There are boating facilities available, 9.30 am to 5.30 pm.

Some 50 km away this is a good place to shop for coffee and pepper. It offers some great sights. The lushness leaves you refreshed.

About 65 km away is this sanctuary that's home to elephants, gaur, macaque, langur, sloth bear, barking deer, and giant flying squirrel. There is also a rich avian population - peacock, jungle fowl, Malabar whistling thrush, magpie robin, spotted babbler, barbet, hornbill, bulbul. Spotting animals is rare, but the thick forest amidst towering peaks makes it worth the effort. Accommodation is available in Mudumalai. Contact the TN Tourism Development Corporation for details and booking.