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Location
Kodaikanal is on the southern tip
of the upper Palani Hills on the Western
Ghats in Tamil Nadu. Situated at an
altitude of more than 6854 ft, Kodaikanal
is 120 km northwest of Madurai, 262
km from Coimbatore and510 km away
from Chennai.
Sight Seeing
If you are looking for a hill station
but with a difference, Kodaikanal
is the right choice. Abundant in natural
beauty, Kodaikanal is a treat to the
eyes. Coaker's Walk offers magnificent
view of the surrounding plains. The
Kurinji Andavar Temple is dedicated
to Lord Murugan and offers a panorama
of the lush hills. 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.
The Berijam Lake is 21 km from Kodaikanal
and caters to the requirement of drinking
water of Periyakulam.
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, 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.
Indian Holiday Packages offers tour
booking and tour packages for Kodaikanal,
Tamil Nadu. To book a tour or for
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