Preface I was lucky to have had the privilege of meeting Mrs. Mala Ramaswamy, the founder of Udhavi, a school that has been in Coonoor for over 30 years and has been doing remarkable work for children with disabilities. This interaction offered valuable insight into the vision behind Udhavi and a deeper understanding of their work. The Beginning The founder had friends working in the field of disability in Calcutta and Cochin and regularly supported those institutions from Co

This article is all about the restaurants of Coonoor in 2026. I have made a list like this but that was ages ago. So here is my take on the best restaurants in Coonoor as of 2026 Third Wave Coffee: This is a very popular cafe in Coonoor. It has mainly sandwiches, pizzas, burritos and is great for people who want to have a quick bite and also for the people that want to meet up over a cup of coffee. But out of everything they have I would genuinely recommend the cheesecake

What is A Hydroponic Greenhouse A hydroponic greenhouse is a special type of greenhouse where plants are grown without soil. Instead, they use a nutrient-rich water solution to get the necessary minerals and nutrients. This method allows for precise control over the growing environment, which often leads to faster plant growth and higher yields. The lighting and climate controls create optimal conditions for plant growth. Hydroponic greenhouses can be highly efficient, using

Preface I had the privilege of interacting with Dr Suresh Belliraj and his family, from the Badaga community in Kotagiri, to learn more about their culture. The Badagas are a local tribe that live in the Nilgiris. Dr Suresh also helped facilitate a visit to the nearby hatti (village/hamlet) called Bangalada where i was able to get a peek into how the badagas live. A Little History... History is, as usual, complicated! Some of it may be true, some of it may not. The problem

The whole Christmas season in Coonoor is amazing. There might not be snow. But December in Coonoor is still quite splendid. In fact, I have never seen Coonoor so merry. Shops are decorated and full of Christmas music. During the Christmas season, there is a choir that goes around singing Christmas carols. We also have Santa at certain places, giving the children actual presents … It might not have been in our letter but we still love the presents. We get some very yummy food

I had signed myself up for the Clean Coonoor group. There were more people who had volunteered too. They go around and pick up waste on...

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Having lived in Coonoor all my life and being a foodie I have been to almost every restaurant in and around Coonoor. If you want to know were to go i am right here! Look down at the list below and you shall know my recommendations. Culinarium: this place is in Ketti(between Coonoor & Ooty). This restaurant is a very good place to go if you are interested in mediterrnean and continental food! i recommend the Quiche, fish and chips, sausage rolls and definitely don’t miss their

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There are many shops and markets in Coonoor. There are many unique things found in Coonoor that one must buy: Teas – Of course you cannot...

In Coonoor there are many activities. Want to know what they are? You are free to read the list! Bird watching: Bird watching is a great...