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A
charming hill station that retains much of its pristine beauty, Kodaikanal is
located in the Palani Hills not far from Madurai (120 km). While its magnificent
landscapes provide ideal settings for the trigger-happy photographer, its wooded
slopes an winding paths are excellent for leisurely strolls. The main attraction
here is the star shaped lake. Boating on the lake is a popular pastime and the 5
km path around it, is a favourite promenade.
The popular summer ‘season’ is
enlivened by various exhibitions and activities including a horticultural show and
an exciting regatta. Kodaikanal also has a fine golf – course. For a nominal
fee,visitors can become temporary members and use the course.
Excursion
Shenbaganur Museum
The
Shenbaganur Museum houses one of the best orchid collections in India and is
maintained by the Sacred Heart College, a theological seminary almost a hundred
years old.
Coaker’s
Walk
Coaker’s
Walk on the steep southern face of the kodai Ridge with its Telescope House offers
a fine view of the plains.
Green
Valley View
Green
Valley View lies 5.5 km from the lake.
Bear
Shola Falls
Bear
Shola Falls, where bears once came to drink water, is a pretty wooded picnic spot.
Pillar
Rocks
Pillar
Rocks with its fine view point overlooks tall tock outcrops 121 metres high.
Other
beautiful spot around Kodai includes the Sliver Cascade, Perumal Peak, Berijam
Lake, Kukkal Cave and Fairy Falls.
Climate
In winter, the temperature can drop to freezing point when heavy woollens are required.
the summer temperature are mild and light woollens/cottons are recommended.
Light Wollens in the evening during summer and heavy wollens during
winter
Best time to visit :April
to June and September to October but can be visited throughout the year
How To Get
There
| By Air |
The nearest airport is Maduari (125 km) |
| By Rail |
The nearest railway station, Kodai road
(80 km) is on the Madurai – Chennai sector. |
| Road |
It is well connected by road and
is well connected to most major towns . |
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Tamil Nadu
