Kodaikanal

Situated 2100 meters above sea level, Kodaikanal is South India's best known hill station and is situated amidst the sylvan settings of the Palani Hills in the Western Ghats. Miles away from the mundane, Kodaikanal is a charming hill station that retains much of its pristine beauty and magnificent landscapes which provides the ideal settings for the perfect summer holiday. The main attraction here is the star shaped lake on which boating is as popular pastime as the stroll around 5KM path surrounding it. Rich with flora and fauna, Kodaikanal has a unique plant – Kurinji which blossoms once in 12 years, making the hill slopes a blaze of purple.

Main Languages: Tamil and English
City telephone code/ STD code: +91 4542
Best time to visit: April to June and from September to October

Getting there and away

By Air: Nearest airport to Kodaikanal is Madurai (135 KM)
By Rail: Nearest railway station is Palani (64 KM)
By Road:State Transport Corporation connects Kodaikanal with all the major Southern cities.

Getting Around

• State run buses
• Auto rickshaw
• Private taxies

Attractions in Kodaikanal

• Kodai Lake
• Berijam Lake
• Coakers Walk
• Bryant Park (Botanic Garden)
• Kurinjiandavar Temple
• The Shenbaganur Museum
• Kodaikanal Solar Observatory
• Green Valley
• Pillar Rocks
• Silver Falls
• Guna Caves

Attraction around Kodaikanal

Madurai:Madurai is one of the major cities in Tamil Nadu and home to the Meenakshi Temple. It is also known as the Temple City of India. You can find temples in almost all the streets in Madurai.

Munnar:Munnar is a spectacular hill station and one of the prime tourist attractions of Southern India. Nestled amongst tea plantations, Munnar is a must visit for honeymooners.