Sim's Park - tourmet

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Sim’s Park is located at the Northern side of Coonoor Railway Station, Nilgiris. Edit

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Sim’s Park in Coonoor exhibits approximately 1000 species of plants. This park is spread over 12 hectares of land. It has variable height, ranging from 1768 to 1798 metres above the sea level. The park experiences a maximum temperature of 300 Celsius and minimum of 50 Celsius, with average rainfall of 150 mm. This park was constructed in 1874 by Mr. J.D. Sims and Major Murray. The park is replete with Eucalyptus, Acacia, Pinus and Cinnamomum. Sim’s Park also comprises lawns and terrace with colourful flower beds. The rare species of Rudraksh (bead tree) can also be sited in this park. Queensland karry pine, an ornamental tree, is another tourist attraction in this place. Different annual vegetable and fruit shows are held in the Sim’s Park. This park has developed as a Botanical Garden and serves the purpose of conducting trials on numerous plant species. There are many other attractions located close to the Sim’s Park, such as the Pomological Station, Silk Rearing Station and Pasteur Institute.

Sims Park, Coonoor

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Must SeeEdit

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Best Season to VisitEdit

October to March.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 to 2 Hours.

Ticket Required : Yes Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : Rs 5 for adults.

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Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

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Still Photo Camera Rs. : Rs 25.

Video Camera Rs. : Rs 250.

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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

Green Field Restaurant ; Hotel Vivek, 42, Ground Floor, Upasi Road, Coonoor – 643101, Coonoor, India ; Ph/M – N.A. ; Food Serve – N.A.

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Ooty is well connected by a road network and national highways 67. The tourist can reach to Ooty by taxi. The normal Indian taxi charges of Rupees 8 to 20 will be charged for each km.

Bus : Ooty is well connected with all most all south Indian cities by bus. There are regular bus services from Mysore (Rs 300), Bangalore (Rs 600), Chennai (Rs 650) and also from many cities in Kerala. State owned and private vehicles ply on this route. Many tourist services providers offer package trips to Ooty from many south Indian cities. These will charge about Rs 4 per km.

Train : The hill station of Ooty has a railway station of its own. It is called the Udhagamandalam railway station and can be reached by The Nilgiri Mountain Railway (a.k.a. Toy Train) from Mettupalayam which is 47 km away from Ooty, is the nearest major railway station. There are regular train services from Coimbatore and Chennai to Mettupalayam. Mettupalayam and Conoor are connected to Ooty with toy trains. Taxis are available from Mettupalayam to Ooty and fare is about Rs 1,000. Udhagamandalam railway station: 0423-2442246.

Air : There is no airport in ooty. Coimbatore airport is the nearest airport and is around 105 km from Ooty. A number of private airlines give provide services to Coimbatore. Coimbatore is well connected with many south Indian cities by air including Chennai, Bangalore, Madurai and Hyderabad. Pre-paid Taxi fare from Coimbatore to Ooty is about Rs 2,500. Coimbatore International Airport: 0422 259 2155.

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