Situated
in the Southern state of Tamil Nadu, Kodaikanal is located at an altitude of
over 7000 feet amidst the folds of the lush green Pali hills, is one of the
most beautiful and serene hill stations in India. Blessed with dark deep
forests, waterfalls and rocky outcrops, this fascinating hill station
mesmerizes the tourists with its pastoral beauty and is a sheer scenic
splendor. The region around Kodaikanal abounds in natural beauty and
grandeur.
Best Time & Climate :
The temperature in summer range from a maximum of 20°C to a minimum of
11°C, and in winter from 17°C to 8°C. This hill station has a
pleasant climate throughout the year, therefore can be visited at any time
of the year. However, the best time to visit is June and September to
October.
How to get there ?
» By Air - Nearest airport Madurai (120 kms from
Kodaikanal) is directly connected by domestic flights with Chennai, which in
turn, is connected with all of the important places in India.
» By Rail - The nearest railway station Kodaikanal
Road (80 kms) is directly connected by rail with Chennai, which in turn, is
connected with all of the important places in India.
» By Road - Kodaikanal is connected by road with
Chennai (520 kms), Ooty (264 kms), Trichy (197 kms), Coimbatore (175 kms),
Kumili (160 kms), Madurai (120 kms), Kodai Road (80 kms), Palani (64 kms),
Munnar (90 kms) and Periyar (160 kms).
Must Visit :
» Kodaikanal Lake - The lake is a magnificent star
shaped man-made lake that spreads over an area of 60 acres. This
tree-fringed lake is considered the cool heart of Kodaikanal and is a
pleasant sight for sore eyes.
» Coaker’s Walk - It derives its name from Lt.
Coaker, who prepared the map of Kodai and is about a kilometre from the
lake, which flows along a steep slope on the southern side of the Kodai.
Some of the best vistas of the plains can be seen from here.
» Kodai Club - The club has a stamp of colonial
period in its architecture and ambience. The lounge with its epoch
fireplace, the piano, the Leigh Hunt prints, the library stocked with books,
and the bar with stuffed heads of bison, tigers, deer-horns, and a picture
of the Laughing Cavalier by Franz Hals, the restaurant with old English
plates, a glowing hearth-fire, and landscape prints, are all British
legacies.
» Pillar Rocks - Within the city limits one can see
three pillar rocks standing shoulder - to - shoulder vertically and
measuring to a height of about 122 metres providing a scenic view.
» Silver Cascade Waterfall - About 8 kms from
Kodaikanal, the Silver Cascade Waterfall is located on the Ghat Road. The
surfeit of Kodai Lake comes down here as 180 feet high falls.
» Berijam Lake - The panoramic beauty of the Berijam
lake is enchanting. This lake supplies drinking water to Periakalam town.
» Shenbaganur Museum - Shenbaganur Museum is located
about 5 kms from the Berijam lake. One of the best orchidoriums in the
country with more than 300 species of orchids and wide-ranging collection of
birds are found here.
» Kurinji Andavar Temple - In Tamil literature "Kurinji"
means "Hilly Region" and "Andavar" means God. The
presiding deity of the temple is Lord Murugan and is about 3.2 kms from the
lake. The northern plains and Palani Hills are visible from this temple.
The other popular tourists destinations are Byrant Park, The Bear Shola
Falls, Astrophysical Observatory, Fairy Falls, Green Valley View, to name a
few.
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