Located quite close to the central part of Coonoor, Sims Park, an area of twelve hectares, has gained a reputation for one of the most visited tourist spots in the area. One man’s private collection of flora diversified and developed to become the present day park. The board that we saw as soon as we entered stated that the park houses flora of all species and families. Some are rare species, brought in from all parts of the globe, including species of magnolia, rudraksh, camellia, tree ferns and pines. The Park is open from 8:30 am to 6:00 pm and charges an entrance fee of Rs. 5 for adults, Rs. 2 for children and Rs. 25/250 for camera/video.
Sim’s Park also hosts the Annual Fruit Show, for which Coonoor is famous. A few metres away from the park is the Pomological station of Coonoor, which markets items such as preserves, jams and jellies of fruits. You can be sure that the stuff sold here is delicious and made of real fruit.
It truly was an experience to walk in the cool shadows of trees that are over a hundred years old. The fact that we were getting a bit of scientific education, while strolling along the paths and enjoying the sight of sunshine streaming through the trees, added to overall contentment.The grassy mounds and sloped looked extremely inviting, so we just threw ourselves on to the grass and listened to the calls and songs of birds that call these majestic trees home.
There is also a lake in the grounds of the park, which is the reward of a long walk along the winding paths that slope down towards the centre of the park. This is a popular picnic and walking spot for tourists as well as locals. Don’t forget to have that camera on hand when you visit this place, for its splendor deserves a few shots.
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