A small village located in coonoor taluk in Nilgiri hills. It is known as resting spot for travellers. This is the area where the visitors stop for refreshments. The small area is filled with road side shops and small coffee stalls. Burliar is a small village with not much population. The local economy depends on tourism and agriculture.

Another popular thing in burliar is the beautiful resort called kurumba village resort. It is one of the popular luxury resort located in upper burliyar. It is a fantastic resort with facilities like swimming pool.

Burliar is also home for State horticulture farm which is started in the year 1871. This farm produces variety of plants, vegetables and fruits. This farm is one of its kind started by the government. Conoor is the nearest town for burliar. It provides good accommodation facilities for the visitors. Frequent bus services are available from burliar to Ooty and mettupalayam.