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Dolphin's Nose
A rocky outcrop near Coonoor offering sweeping views of the Nilgiri escarpment, Catherine Falls, and the plains below. This viewpoint guide is organized from Coonoor in The Nilgiris district, with practical planning for routes, timing, nearby stays, food, operators and direct local inventory. Use it to compare what to see, how long to spend, when to go and which verified stays, local guides, jeep or taxi operators, food stops, permits and safety-aware activity providers should be verified around Dolphin's Nose.
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Typeviewpoint
Nearest baseCoonoor
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree (indicative — confirm on site)
Nearest town/baseCoonoor
DistrictThe Nilgiris
Place typeviewpoint
Time neededAbout an hour.
A rocky outcrop near Coonoor offering sweeping views of the Nilgiri escarpment, Catherine Falls, and the plains below. This viewpoint guide is organized from Coonoor in The Nilgiris district, with practical planning for routes, timing, nearby stays, food, operators and direct local inventory. Use it to compare what to see, how long to spend, when to go and which verified stays, local guides, jeep or taxi operators, food stops, permits and safety-aware activity providers should be verified around Dolphin's Nose.
Dolphin's Nose is planned from Coonoor, one of the travel bases in The Nilgiris district. Use Coonoor for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Visiting
Dolphin's Nose — at a glance
TimingsOpen 24 hours, best visited in daylight
Best timeApr-Jun and Sep-Nov; avoid heavy monsoon Jul-Aug
Entry: Free (indicative — confirm on site)
Getting here
How to reach Dolphin's Nose
Nearest railway: Coonoor, ~10 km; nearest airport: Coimbatore (CJB) ~85 km
Combine with Lamb's Rock on the same drive out of Coonoor
Getting around Dolphin's Nose
We have not assessed physical access at this place yet. Across India, step-free routes, handrails and accessible toilets are the exception rather than the rule, and pavements are often interrupted — if step-free access matters to you, contact the site or a local operator before committing to the trip.
If you need help at Dolphin's Nose
112All emergencies (police · fire · medical)The single number to call in any emergency (ERSS).100Police101Fire108Ambulance (emergency / EMS)1091Women’s helpline (distress)1098Child helpline1363Tourist helpline (India, 24×7, multilingual)
Emergency numbers are verified against official government and state tourism sources. 112 works anywhere in India.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Coonoor or nearby in The Nilgiris, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel.
- If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
Timing
Best time
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
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Today at Dolphin's Nose
Sunrise6:11 am
Sunset6:46 pm
Golden hour best light5:46 pm–6:46 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:46 pm–7:11 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingWNW · 287°
Moon tonight🌗 Last quarter · 46%
South-west monsoon. June to September brings heavy rain to Kerala. Trails, falls and ghat roads can be slippery, swollen or closed at short notice, and forest departments sometimes suspend access. Check locally on the day before you travel.
Sun and moon are calculated for this location and shown in IST. Photography windows are the hour around sunrise and sunset; the sunset bearing is degrees clockwise from true north. Moon phase is accurate to about half a day.
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Dolphin's Nose — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Dolphin's Nose?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Dolphin's Nose?
Entry: Free (indicative — confirm on site). Timings: Open 24 hours, best visited in daylight. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Dolphin's Nose?
Base yourself in Coonoor or nearby in The Nilgiris, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel. If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
How much time do I need for Dolphin's Nose?
About an hour.
What else is near Dolphin's Nose?
Nearby you can pair Kattery Park (1.2 km), Law's Falls (1.3 km), Sim's Park (2.3 km), St. George's Church, Coonoor (2.3 km).
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Image credits
- Dolphin's Nose:N. Vivekananthamoorthy · CC BY 4.0