Kodaikanal-The Gift of the Tamil Nadu

The natural setting and picturesque location makes the city of Kodaikanal popular as the "Princess of Hill Stations". Located at 7,200 feet above sea level, the city is also situated in the Palani Hill Range. The administrative control of the city is under the Dindigul district of Tamilnadu. The pleasant weather conditions have attracted tourists from all parts of the world to visit Kodaikanal for memorable vacation.

The tourism of Kodaikanal has been highly influenced by industrial pollution issues, which includes the mercury factory’s shutting down, possessed by Hindustan Unilever, subsidiary of Unilever Indian. There were evidences showing the widespread of mercury pollution. There have been no proper cleanup operations mounted till date.

Coakers Walk: If you love to explore the beauty of nature, Coaker Walk is the right place to visit in Kodaikanal. The best time to visit is before 2:00 PM. During winters, you may also enjoy the snow-like clouds, beneath you, forming an ocean. The view the sunrise and sunset, this is the perfect destination in Kodaikanal.

Bear Shola Falls: This is the most beautiful waterfalls in Kodaikanal. During some season, you might not water here. The falls are also used as trek by adventure enthusiasts.

Green Valley View: This valley has a more than 5000 ft steep drop. The monkeys are one of the major attractions here.

Pillar Rocks: These are huge steep cliffs. Visitors visit this place to watch the cross atop the mountain, which was hoisted by an English adventure enthusiast.

Bryant Park: This, well-maintained park, is a must see in Kodaikanal. The During summer, flower show is also held.

Kodai Lake: The Lake is at its best during winters. You can enjoy boating through fog settling there. Leisure walks around this star shaped lake is one of the relaxing activities to be enjoyed in Kodaikanal.

Chettiar Park: The visitors are overwhelmed with the sight of the park. Numerous colorful flowers, lush greenery and peaceful environ are the major attributes of the park. This picturesque destination also has swings to engage kids.

Kurinjiandavar Temple: This temple is devoted to Lord Muruga. Here, the flowers bloom once in 12 years. From this temple, one could also get a clear view of the Kodaikanal town and the Palani Hills.

Pine Forest: Numerous pine trees, lined one after the other provides a picturesque location for some perfect pictures. Shanthi Valley is also one of the pine forests to be visited in Kodaikanal.

Berijam Lake: This is the most beautiful lake in Kodaikanal. The lake is situated in the reserved forest area and is a plastic free zone. Permission is required to visit the serene and beautiful lake.

Wax Museum: The Wax Museum has recently been inaugurated. This is located close to the Green Valley View.

Kodaikanal is one of the sought-after travel destinations in India due to the natural setting and pleasant climatic conditions. There are First Class Hotels, Economy Hotels and Budget Hotels in Kodaikanal to meet the specific preferences of the guests. These hotels are praised for well-appointed rooms that are equipped with modern amenities to ensure utmost satisfaction.

The best time to visit Kodaikanal for sightseeing and enjoying tourist activities is between April to June and from September to October. People wanting to enjoy the lush greenery, they could visit between June to August. The place exhibits best of greenery. Winter is quite cold, but the months are ideal for enjoyable sighting and honeymoon in Kodaikanal.

• By Plane: Madurai (120 km), Trichy (150 km), and Coimbatore (175 km) are the nearest airports.

• By Train: Kodai Road (100 km) is the nearest railhead. Taxis are available to fetch tourists from railway station to the city. Dindigul Railway Station is another railhead close to Kodaikanal.

• By Road: Bus service is available between Dindigul to Kodaikana (90 km). There are bus services available from Chennai, Trichy, Pondicherry, Madurai, Coimbatore and Palani.