Gateway

Coonoor


A colonial-era priory turned gorgeous heritage hotel, the Taj-group Gateway has homey cream-coloured rooms immersed in greenery, most graced by working fireplaces. Garden view rooms open onto a grassy terrace with views. Evening bonfires are lit on the lawn, the good Gateway All Day restaurant overlooks the gardens, and there's free yoga along with Keralan ayurvedic massages.


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1. Sim’s Park

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2. Highfield Tea Estate

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3. Lamb’s Rock

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4. Dolphin’s Nose

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About 10km west of town, this popular viewpoint exposes vast panoramas encompassing Catherine Falls across the valley.

5. Catherine Falls

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Catherine Falls is 8km south of Kotagiri off the Mettupalayam road; the last 2km or so are on foot, and the falls only flow after rain.

6. Doddabetta

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7. Sullivan Memorial

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8. Rose Garden

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