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At a Glance: Essential Visitor Information
TimingsDaytime
Entry feeNominal entry
Best time to visitMarch to June and September to October
From city centreAbout 8–9 km
LocationCoonoor, Tamil Nadu
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About Lamb's Rock
Lamb's Rock is a scenic viewpoint on the road to Dolphin's Nose, perched on a cliff with sweeping views over the tea and coffee estates and the Coimbatore plains far below. Framed by forest, it is a popular, easy stop for photographs.
Getting there
How to Reach Lamb's Rock
Roughly 8–9 km from Coonoor on the Dolphin's Nose road; taxis available.
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Nearby Attractions to Combine with Your Visit
More places in Coonoor to see on the same trip, nearest first.
≈ 800 m
Dolphin's Nose
Cliff viewpoint shaped like a dolphin's nose, overlooking deep valleys.
800 m awayView details →
≈ 3 km
Sim's Park
Historic 19th-century botanical garden in a ravine, rich in rare species.
3 km awayView details →
≈ 3.3 km
Nilgiri Mountain Railway (Coonoor stretch)
UNESCO toy-train section winding through tea estates around Coonoor.
3.3 km awayView details →
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≈ 3.9 km
Tea Estates & Highfield Tea Factory
Rolling Nilgiri tea gardens with a working factory tour and tastings.
3.9 km awayView details →
≈ 9.1 km
Ketti Valley Viewpoint
Panorama over one of the world's widest valleys, dotted with villages.
9.1 km awayView details →
≈ Straight-line distance from Lamb's Rock. The road route is usually longer.
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