Period bungalows reminiscent of the British era, sylvan sunlight-shafted avenues and tranquil surroundings echoing with birdsong typify this Cantonment locality. Situated about two km (5 minutes drive) away from the city center, this locality is relatively free from crowding and has tremendous potential for growth. Both Cooke Town and Cox Town have several shopping centers and commercial buildings. The best schools in this area are St. Francis Xavier's, St. Germains, St. John's, St. Charles, Clarence, and St Joseph's. This locality also has the Rotary Club and the Gymkhana, which offer various recreational facilities. Among the hospitals in this area are the Seventh Day Adventist and Santosh. The areas of interest in this locality are the many churches, Buddha Vihar, Richards Park and the Bangalore Gymkhana.