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Nature Centric Short Break Route
- Coonoor (2 nights) - Topslip
(2 nights) Highlight
- This is a plantation short break
/ getaway where idea is to enjoy a nature centric experience while enjoying
plantations, forests and nature with an option for activities.
Coonoor
(4500 ft asl) - Here on can experience a
self-sufficient farm that employs state-of-art eco-friendly methods of
cultivation
where it produces English
vegetables
/ herbs, Dairy products and Fruits.
Basic idea of a
stay here is to be away from Ooty and its touristy feel and stay at a homely
stay / farm. While here one can engage into activities such as Horse Riding, Rock Climbing, River Crossing, Fishing (Carp and Trout),
Open Jeep Rides.
Topslip
(4000 ft asl) - Here on can experience a
Cocoa Farm,
tea plantations and a relatively unexplored wildlife sanctuary. Activities
here comprise Mountain
walks, Farming activities like sugar cane,
coconuts, ground nuts, vanilla, Safari around the
periphery of the National park,
Nature walks, Birding.
One can opt staying at a Luxury homestay, a plantation bungalow or a
farm.
There
is an option where guests can get a village experience with activities like Morning walk thought the farm (spot the peacocks),
Sandhai Stroll - Village market, Village walk OR Bullock Cart Ride, Experience the crafts - saree weaving, baskets making, stone sculpture, pottery etc, Rice Farming & The Antique store (shop),
Local folk dance and music etc.
Distances
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Coimbatore -
Coonoor - 55 kms
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Coonoor -
Topslip - 100 kms
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Topslip -
Coimbatore - 60 kms.
Best
Season to Visit - Oct - May
Accommodation Options -
Topslip
- Coonoor | 
