Charm of Nilgiris Homestay, Coonoor-wfh

Charm of Nilgiris – Coonoor

This is a beautiful house located in the serene surroundings on a hilltop, 7km from the main town. It is an ideal place to work in a peaceful environment in the care of lovely hosts. During your free time you can go out for a walk or a trek, go birding and de-stress doing yoga and meditation. The guests stay one level below the hosts and there’s a small staircase with a gate that connects both parts of the house. 

There are two tastefully done spacious rooms with attached bathrooms and independent sit outs that provide spectacular hill views. You can spend time in the lounge or the library. There is a fully functional kitchenette in case you want to cook. There is a large balcony facing east that opens up to the valley. It is ideal place for quiet morning time enjoying your cup of tea and getting ready for the day’s work.

Location: 7 km from Coonoor Railway Station.
Number of Rooms – 2; Total Capacity – 4

How to Reach

Coimbatore is the nearest airport, 75 km from the town. Toy train can also be taken from Ooty from where buses and taxis are available. 

Tariff

Weekly
Single Occupancy: 15,750/-
Double Occupancy: 23,625/-
Extra Person: 4,725/-
Includes: WiFi, Breakfast, Kitchen for Self Cooking Housekeeping

2 Weeks
Single Occupancy: 29,750/-
Double Occupancy: 44,625/-
Extra Person: 8,925/-
Includes: WiFi, Breakfast, Kitchen for Self Cooking, Housekeeping

Monthly
Single Occupancy: 60,000/-
Double Occupancy: 90,000/-
Extra Person: 18,000/-
Includes: WiFi, Breakfast, Kitchen for Self Cooking, Housekeeping

What you pay for a homestay, brings a direct socio-economic benefit to locals. Be proud by not asking for a discount.

Facilities

Internet (50Mbps) • Parking • Television • Electric kettle • Running Hot Water •  Toiletries • Bonfire • Open Seating Areas • Library • Smoking Allowed Outside •  Pick and Drop Service (Paid)

Food

They serve home made South Indian breakfast that includes idly, dosa, uttapam etc with sambar and Chutney. You can either self cook the meals or order from outside. The cook can also be arranged at an extra cost. 

Activities

Bird Watching • Reading • Star Gazing • Village Walk • Forest Walk • Shopping • Yoga and Meditation • Cycling

Local Attractions

Wellington Lake (5km) • Hidden Valley (6km) • Seluva mali Waterfalls (6km) • Mini Echo Roc (6km) • Sims Park (8km) • Tiger Hill Cemetery (10km) • Ralliah Dam (10km) • Laws Falls (12km) • Lamb’s Rock (13km) • Katary WaterFalls (14km) 

Excursions

Ooty (15km) • Dolphin Nose (18km) • Droog Fort (20km) • Kotagiri (20km) • Kullakamby WaterFalls (32km) • Mettupalayam (39km) • Pilloor Dam (60km) • Annur (60km) • Coimbatore (72km)

Treks: Doddapetta peak

Know Your Host

Shipra Paliwal, an extremely hospitable person, will host you. She stays here with her husband Hemant post retirement. She conducts culinary classes and also has her own range of natural skincare products. Hemant is an avid golfer. They both are friendly and will go out of their way to make you feel at home. They can also help you arrange a local guide to explore the place. 

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