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Location:
Kodaikanal is located on the southern tip of the Palani Hills on the Western Ghats in Tamil Nadu. Situated at an elevation of 6,854 ft above the sea level it is a perfect destination for honeymooners, adventure lovers, holidaymakers and nature lovers. They all love to tour Kodaikanal due to its various aspects and reasons. Visitors can come across various places of interest during the Kodaikanal tour. Among them the Kodaikanal Lake is the nuclei of hill town and around it the dense forests, lush green meadows and crystal clear water add more charm to the tour to Kodaikanal.
Sight Seeing
If you are looking for a hill station but with a difference, Kodaikanal is the right choice for you. Abundant in natural beauty, Kodaikanal is a treat to the eyes with some amazing places to see. Major tourist attractions of Kodaikanal includes.
Kodaikanal Lake: Sprawling across 60 acres of land the Kodaikanal Lake is the magnificent artificial lake set amongst the lush greenery. It also offer panoramic views of Kodai Valley and offer the facilities of boating and angling. Visitors can also climb pillar rocks measuring about 122 m provides the stunning views of the surroundings.
Coaker's Walk: Coaker’s walk derives its name from Lt. Coaker who was behind preparing the map of Kodai . It is about a km from the lake and runs along the steep slope of the southern side of Kodai.
The Berijam Lake: Situated at a distance of 21 km from Kodaikanal the Berijam Lake caters to the requirement of drinking water of Periyakulam.
The Glass House: The Glass House is an added attraction of Kodaikanal. It hosts the annual horticultural show held here in May.
There are several popular picnic spots at Kodaikanal like the Bear Shola Falls, Green Valley View and Pillar Rocks. The Shenbaganur Museum has a vast and colorful collection of orchids. Kodaikanal is also boasts of the rare Kurinji flower that makes an appearance once in 12 years. The Dolphin's Nose is 8 km from the lake and can be visited for thrilling view of the opening below. The Perumal Peak, at a distance of 11 km from Kodaikanal, is an ideal trekking route.
How to Reach
By Air: The nearest airport to Kodaikanal is at Madurai, which is at a distance of 120 km.
By Rail: The nearest railway station to Kodaikanal is Kodai Railway Station, Kodaikanal holiday packages, which is at a distance of 80 km.
By Road: Kodaikanal is well connected by surface network with important towns like Madurai, Palani, Theni, Dindigul, Tiruchirapalli, Kumuli (Thekkady) and Coimbatore.
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