Est. 1885 · The Nilgiris
About Coonoor Club
The prime social club of the Nilgiris — 139 years of heritage, community and civilised leisure.
The prime social club of the Nilgiris — 139 years of heritage, community and civilised leisure.
Coonoor Club, spread over 5 acres in the heart of Coonoor, is a landmark institution in the Nilgiris. Established in 1885 and registered under the Tamil Nadu Societies Registration Act (S.No. 22 of 1991), it is the prime social club of the region with over 900 members and 80 affiliate clubs across India.
The Club is open to Ladies and Gentlemen of social standing above the age of 21. Business hours are 9 AM to 6 PM daily. Members enjoy world-class facilities, dining, sports and reciprocal access to affiliated clubs nationwide.
"There are no strangers. Just friends you have not met."
— The Coonoor Club Motto · Est. 1885For 139 years, the Club has been a sanctuary of warmth, belonging and civilised leisure — a place where the Nilgiris' finest gather to forge friendships that last a lifetime.
As laid down in the Coonoor Club Bye-Laws (registered under the Tamil Nadu Societies Registration Act, 1975).
To provide a club in and around the neighbourhood of Coonoor for the accommodation of Members and their Friends — for the promotion of entertainments and pastimes in connection with the Club.
To promote social interactions amongst Members, encourage sports and games — including lawn tennis, badminton, billiards and indoor sports — and to organise competitions and sporting meets.
Members enjoy reciprocal access to 80 affiliated clubs across India. Affiliated club members may use Coonoor Club facilities on presentation of their Membership Card and letter of introduction.
To preserve the rich cultural heritage of the Nilgiris — through the reading library, cultural evenings and the maintenance of the Club's 139-year colonial legacy for future generations.
A century and more of tradition, celebrated in milestones.
The Club is governed by elected Permanent Members who serve voluntarily. The Committee is elected at the Annual General Meeting and holds office until the next AGM.