Kodaikanal- the most popular and beautiful hill station is situated at the Palani hills of the Western Ghats of Tamil Nadu of India. This hill station is located 7,200 feet above sea level. This city is counted on as an well known tourist destination of India as well as it has a great history as retreat.
Kodaikanal is one of the most famous honeymoon destinations in South India. The scenic beauty of this place has the capability and charm to mesmerize the nature lovers.
How to reach?
Kodaikanal is accessible both via rail and air ways. The nearest railway station located to this hill station is Kodai road, 80 km away from Kodaikanal. Another major rail station which is connected with Kodaikanal is the Coimbatore junction.
This city is also connected with the other states of India via airways. Madurai airport is located 120 km away from this hill station and it connects both Coimbatore and Chennai. Coimbatore is another major airport, located 180 km from Kodaikanal.
Besides, one can reach to Kodaikanal by taking cab from Coimbatore and Madurai.
What to see?
There are various popular tourist destinations located in Kodaikanal. To name a few: Pillar Rocks, Green Valley View or the Suicide Point, Devil's Kitchen, Bear Shola Falls, Dolphin's Nose, Bryant Park, Silver Cascade Falls and more.
Apart from that, there are various Internationally well known educational institutions located in Kodaikanal. These are- Kodaikanal Christian College, Kodaikanal International School, Mother Teresa University. Kodaikanal is also affected by the Christian sculptures and culture. So, the churches of Kodaikanal are a must visit.
Summer festivals are very famous in Kodaikanal with various cultural programs, fruit and flower shows, adventure sports and boat races are too attractive and various tourists come to visit this hill station during the festival season.
Kodaikanal is also well known for homemade chocolates, eucalyptus oil, pears and plums. Apart from that Kodaikanal is also famous for the Kurinji flowers, that blooms once in every twelve years. Woolen clothing is also available in Kodaikanal at cheaper rates.
Activities within Kodaikanal
The term Kodaikanal in the local language means gift of forest. The thick forest with various kinds of trees, enchanting waterfalls, huge rocks in wilderness-all of these things have made the area a real gift for those people who come to visit it. The tourists can indulge themselves in several activities like horse riding, cycling, trekking, boating and various other types of adventurous activities.
Best time to visit Kodaikanal
The best time to visit Kodaikanal is all around the year, specially during the winters and the summers. Avoid the monsoon timing.
