KodaiKanal Hill Station-India
Kodaikanal is one of the most beautiful, serene and
picturesque hill stations in south India, located on the southern
ridge of the Palani Hills in the Western Ghats in Tamil Nadu.
Situated at an altitude of 6,854 ft above sea level, Kodaikanal
is a very quite and charming hill resort. Also known as Kodai,
it's famous for its lovely starfish-shaped lake, undulating
wooded hill slopes and enchanting waterfalls and the place is a
hot favorite with holidayers and honeymooners. Kodai becomes a
small paradise when the bluish purple Neel Kurinji (Strobilanthus
Kunthanus) flowers on the slopes, giving the hills a unique
blue-purple sheen. Visit and explore this enchanting hill station
of south India on your Kodaikanal Tour with India Tours and
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Kodaikanal is known for its
16-Sigths-Tour. The major tourists attractions of Kodaikanal
include the Kodai Lake, Fairy Falls, Coaker's Walk, Bryant
Park, Kodai Astrophysical Observatory, Bear Shola Falls, Kurinji
Andavar Temple, Pillar Rocks, Green Valley View and Silver
Cascade. You can also enjoy customary boat-ride or a
horse-ride to explore the enchanting Kodai hill resort.
Kodaikanal also offers exciting opportunities for Trekkers. There
are about 17 beautiful trekking routes of varying lengths, as
outlined in a pamphlet available at the District Forest Office.
Kodaikanal also has a lovely golf course, where one can enjoy
golf, amidst picture perfect surroundings.
How to reach :
By Air : Madurai (120 km) is the
nearest airport form Kodaikanal, which connects it to Chennai and
Mumbai.
By Rail : Kodai Road (89 km) is the nearest railhead from
the town, which connects it to major cities of India.
By Road : Kodaikanal is well connected by road with major
cities of Tamil Nadu. Regular buses operate between Kodai and
Palani, Kodai Road railway station, Madurai, Coimbatore and
Chennai.
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