Kodaikanal - Overview

Kodaikanal is a place where every range of people love to visit.It relaxes our mind and helps us to be in peace.it creates a atmosphere to forget our sorrows and to admire the natures beauty.Kodaikanal (also known as Kodai) is a hill station on the southern tip of the upper Palani Hills in Dindigul District of the state of Tamil Nadu in southern India. There 32,931 inhabitants in Kodai (according to the 2001 census) on 21.45 km². The STD-code is +04542, the ISD-code +91. The languages spoken in Kodai are Tamil and English. The best time for traveling is April to June and September to October; however, the town can be visited throughout the year. The temperature is quite constant during the year: around 20°C in summer and 17°C in winter. On summer evenings you should wear light woolens, in the winter heavy ones. The average rainfall is 1650 mm. Kodaikanal is located at a latitude of 10°7' N to 10°20' N and a longitude of 77°16' E to 77°45' E. Kodaikanal is situated at an altitude of about 2,133 m. Kodaikanal is a popular tourist destination, having many Kodaikanal is the crown Jewel of mother Nature and the pride of South India. Kodaikanal nestles in the lush surroundings of the Western Ghats. In Kodaikanal the rolling hills with its lush green trees and flowers of rainbow hues, the pure mountain air with a hint of pine, and the babbling brooks are a feast for all your aesthetic senses. Kodaikanal one of Indias most beautiful hill station is endowed with 29 resorts / Hotels. each resort is enriched with amenties to delight you. Kodaikanal is nature's heavenly gift to earth a blissful blend of pristine beauty. One of a kind vacation land that greets you with surprices at Kodaikanal. Here you can find that every corner is discovered by God's gracefulness. And among the 29 resorts/hotels many resorts are nestled with beautiful hills and falls surrounding it. Staying in these types of resorts will flash in your inward eyes to open. kodaikanal is a popular tourist destination having many natural attractions such as

* Coaker's walk
* Green valley view
* Lake view
* Science museum
* pillar rock
* Gunna cave
* kurunji Andavar kovil
* Chettiar park
* Bryant park
* Silver cascade
* Silent vally view

BRYANT PARK
Any hill-station is incomplete without a botanical garden and that is exactly what Bryant Park is. The garden is a magnificent sight when the flowers bloom in brilliant shades of purple, red, orange, yellow, pink, white, blue petals, complimenting the lush green.

PILLAR ROCK
Another popular sight is the Pillar Rocks, so called because of three boulders, which are naturally arranged to resemble three majestic pillars. Sometimes pillar rocks are not visible to our eyes due to mist.They trigger an aura of dominance and power around themselves. The chamber between two pillars is called the Devil’s Kitchen.

COAKERS WALK
Coakers Walk gives us a pleasant walk with the wavering trees, dancing flowers, wrissling rain drops, gentle breeze, sweet fruits etc.It is a hill-edged, kilometre-long boulevard that exhibits a panoramic wide-angle view of Dolphin’s Nose, Pambar River, a bird’s eye view of Periyakulam and also Madurai city.

KURINJI ANDAVAR TEMPLE
Kurinji Andavar Temple is an abode of Lord Murugan. It is so named after the Kurinji flower which blossoms once in twelve years.

GREEN VALLEY VIEW
The Green Valley-View or Suicide Point gives a view of deep green valleys. Vendors trying to sell clothes, spices, accessories, showpieces and antiques dot the area.

BERIJAM LAKE
At Berijam Lake you can sit peacefully in the woods besides the lake and try your hand at catching a few fish. It is a neatly maintained area, which is probably because it is not open to the public. You have to get a special permit to visit the lake.

SILVER CASCADE
There is a falls named as silver cascade because the water falls looks like silver which is very clear.it keeps us still more chill and enjoyable.

KODAI LAKE
Lake is the important place at kodai. It is here where people like to spend hours together. They enjoy boating, horse riding, riding cycle, walking around the lake. There are a lot of stalls for coffee, tea , fruits , dresses, chocolates, ice creams etc around the lake. Couples are found ofen here to enjoy the beauty of nature. Apart from the 21.5 sq. kilometers of the Kodaikanal hill-station, there are other places nearby which are worth visiting. Many of these are small villages. One such village is Poombarai. The 40 kilometer drive from Kodaikanal to Poombarai is extremely picturesque. From Poombarai one can walk up to the Kukkal caves, which are actually overhanging slabs of rock. If you are lucky, you may get to see some bison. It is also a excellent place for shopping. We can get varities of medicinal products like Eucalyptus oil, Garam masala items, artificial flowers, chocolates, varity of fresh fruits and vegetables etc. There is no dearth of accommodation in Kodaikanal and you can choose from a range of five star hotels, resorts, lodges and inns. The climate can be enjoyed throughout the year, though May and June can get really crowded with visitors flocking to take the blessings of Sri Sathya Sai Baba at Sai Sruthi. Whether you are planning a family holiday retreat, honeymooning with your sweetheart or trekking in the pinewoods, kodai promises to be rewarding. The warmth of the sun, whisper of the wind, rustle of the trees, deafening silence makes you to feel as in paradise. The town’s attractions and beauty can be enjoyed in a week or a weekend and you could even go up in the morning and return by night. Do not leave without sampling some of the sweeter pleasures like the strawberries, plums, pears, cherries, butter-fruit, jamuns, apples, peaches and Malai Pazham, a variety of banana exclusively available in Kodaikanal. Pastry Corner is a nice place for a hot cup of coffee, natural ice creams and delicious cookies and pastries. Mesmerising natural beauty and a host of sights and attractions contribute to Kodaikanal’s magneticism, making this hill town a hotspot for nature lovers and other vacationers. Exotic sights, striking natural wonders, the luxury of solitude and serenity all makes " Kodai " in its true splendour. The lush green hill side, the magic beauty of clouds throwing their arms to embrace the hill tops, mild breeze carrying the scent of wild flowers makes Kodaikanal [Hill station] so exciting, so diverse you will make you visit again and again and admire Kodaikanal's beauty.