Activites

Tranquilitea

Description : Tea tasting

Experience
The only one of its kind in India, 'cups that cheer' is a gourmet tea tasting experience that takes you through the nuances of tea and helps one appreciate the myriad colours and flavours of the worlds most popular beverage. The tasting focuses on specialty teas from the Nilgiris and helps one understand how each of the teas are made from the time the leaves are harvest right through to the final brew followed by a sampling of some of the worlds finest teas.

Duration : 1 hour

Cost per head : Rs. 200/-

Green shop

Description
A shop located in Coonoor sells organic products made by tribal people (kurumbas) like eucalyptus oil, ginger honey, organic spices, organic cosmetic products, wooden toys, shawls, bags etc .

Experience

The products you get here and not available anywhere else and are all locally produced.

Nilgiri Mountain Railway

Description
A railway in the Nilgiris that relies on its fleet of steam locomotives, accredited by unesco. It remains much as it was at the time of its completion in September 1908.The train runs on a Swiss rack system between Kallar and Coonoor, since it is the steepest rail road in all of Asia.

For more than a century, this train has chugged its way along a pretty and picturesque terrain. Along its course, the Nilgiris mountain railway passes through 16 intensely dark tunnels and is a true sensory treat offering its passengers jaw-dropping views of crystal-clear cascades, cliffs, tea estates and forests.

Timings - 03:15 pm
1st class Rs 300 per head
2nd class Rs 150 per head

Lamb’s Rock

Description
A picnic spot that is named in memory of captain lamb, who walked an extra mile to literally create a path to this spot that is nearly 6 kms from coonoor.

Experience
At lamb’s rock you’ll be greeted by the yawning ravine of burliar right below this breathtaking viewpoint.

Dolphin’s Nose

Description
A tourist spot so called because of a unique rock of enormous proportion in the form of a dolphin’s nose.

Experience
Located approximately 12 kms from Coonoor, this spot is a true reminder of nature and its wondrous glory.

Green Shop

Description
A shop located in coonoor which sells organic products made by tribal people (kurumbas) like eucalyptus oil, ginger honey, organic spices, organic cosmetic products, wooden toys, shawls, bags etc .

Experience
The products you get here and not available anywhere else and are all locally produced.

Description
This educative and aromatic tour along with the resort employees is all about soaking in sights, smells and sounds.

Experience
A trip to the forest kick starts this tour that lets you admire the flora and fauna. On your return to the resort that is amidst a serene spice plantation, you’re guided on a spice trek where the focus is on the growing, harvesting and maintaining of spices likes nutmegs, cloves and pepper creepers that grow in abundance in and around this valley.

Time and Details: Morning

Time and Details: Evening

Trek: Rules and Guidelines

• Light clothing is recommended
• Smoking strictly prohibited
• No eating while trekking
• Speak in a soft tone
• Avoid littering, better still help us keeping the place clean by clearing up the litter left by the gushing water that comes from coonoor during monsoons
• Avoid using perfumes
• Avoid throwing stones in the jungle
• Do not feed animals including monkeys
• Strictly obey instructor’s instructions to avoid accidents
• Avoid trekking if you have heart ailments, are asthmatic or suffer from vertigo
• The resort is not responsible for any accidents.

Flora & Fauna

Trees
Rosewood, Durian, Silver Oak. Cotton, Jacaranda, Spathodia

Birds
Nilgiris Whistling Thrush, Yellow Wagtail, Paradise Flycatcher, Greenish Warbler, Malabar Parakeet, Emerald Dove, Scarlet Minivet, Yellow Browed Bulbul

Animals
Giant Malabar Squirrel, Bison, Macaque Monkeys, etc