Where is Kodaikanal?
Kodaikanal,
spreading over an area of 21.45 sq km, is located in the Palani Hills near
Madurai in the state of Tamil Nadu in the southern part of the Indian
subcontinent.
How will you gain access?
Madurai (120 km) is the closest airport from Kodaikanal. Kodai Road Railway
Station and Palani Railway Station are the closest railheads. By road, the
hill station is connected to places like Chennai (520 km), Ooty (264 km),
Trichy (197 km), Coimbatore (175 km), Kumili (160 km) and Madurai (120 km).
What magnetises people?
» Kodaikanal Lake
At a distance of 3 km from the town bus-stand lies the exquisite Kodaikanal
Lake. The place proves to be an idyllic picnic spot and attracts a huge
number of travellers and visitors from every corner of the world. The
environs here are sure to give you some very prized moments of your lives.
» Kodai Hill
The Kodai Hill, reaching up to a height of 8000 feet is no less attraction
for the sightseers and picnickers. The hill has the interesting Solar
physical observatory built atop it. The observatory was established in the
year 1898.
» Kunji Andavar Temple
The Kunji Andavar Temple stands at a distance of 3 km from the Kodaikanal
Lake. The temple is dedicated to Lord Murugan. Lord Murugan is said to be
associated to the Krunji flowers that grow on the hillside. What is
interesting about the flower is the fact that it blooms once in 12 years and
its honey is said to posses magical properties.
» Shenbaganur Museum
Another attractive feature of the town is its Shenbaganur Museum. The
museum exhibits a fascinating collection of relics and artifacts related to
the Palians who once lived in these hills. It is a must-visit site.
» Berijam Lake
At a distance of 21 km from Kodaikanal lies one of the most beautiful lakes
of South India. The star-shaped lake is spread over an area of 24 hectares
and is famous for its pure water.
What are the adventures in store?
One can go on short treks along the Palani Hills, that offers some splendid
sights of the region to spellbind its visitors. There are a number of local
viewpoints around. And if someone makes up his mind to go boating the
Kodaikanal Lake lies here. It's a wonderful experience drifting along the
lake in such intoxicating environs.
Which are the nearby hotels?
Kodai Resort Hotel is a 2-star offering room service, laundry, travel
counter, multi-cuisine restaurant, convention hall, doctor on call, car
parking, children's park, indoor/ outdoor games, Internet, safe deposit,
telephone, fax etc. Hotel Kodai International (125 km from Madurai Airport)
is very popular among the tourists. It has 62 aesthetically decorated rooms
providing with all the basic amenities to cater to the varied needs of both
business and leisure travellers.
What is the best time to visit?
Though Kodaikanal enjoys a pleasant climate throughout the year, the ideal
time to pay a visit to this wonderful hill station is between the months of
April and June and between September and October.
