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Dolphin's Nose, Coonoor

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View from the Dolphin Peak in Ooty,Tamil Nadu
View from the Dolphin Peak in Ooty,Tamil Nadu

Dolphin's Nose Viewpoint is a tourist spot in Coonoor, The Nilgiris District, Tamil Nadu. Dolphin's Nose is well over 1,550 meters (5075 ft) above sea level, 10 km from Coonoor and is a spectacular spot to visit. The tip of the peak resembles a dolphin's nose, hence the name Dolphin's Nose. It is an enormous rock formation that is entirely unique. There are gigantic ravines found both to the left and right of Dolphin's Nose and there is a view of inspiring Catherine Falls with its continuing stream several thousand metres below which is located a relatively short distance away opposite of the Dolphin's Nose. The best part of spots are the hairpin turns and tea plantations on the way.

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Dolphin's Nose, Coonoor

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View from the Dolphin Peak in Ooty,Tamil Nadu
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Catherine Falls
Catherine Falls

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