Kodaikanal
- Hill Stations
Location
: Dindugal District, Tamil Nadu
Area
: 21.45 sq.kms
Attractions
: Berijam Lake, Boat Club, Bryant
Park
Ideal Time
to Visit : April to June
and September to October
Kodaikanal is one of
the most popular hill resorts
in India. It is a charming hill
station, stands amidst sylvan
beauty on the southern crest
of the upper Palani Hills near
Madurai in Tamil Nadu. With
its rocks, woods, lovely lake
and bracing air, Kodaikanal
is an ideal hill resort for
the tourists.
The
unique flowering plant 'Kurunji'(Strobilanthus
Kunthanus) that last bloomed
in 2004, is nature's gift to
Kodaikanal. Kodaikanal located
amidst the folds of the verdant
Pali hills is one of the most
popular serene hill stations
in India, which mesmerises any
visitor and is frequented all
through the year. Kodai is situated
at an altitude of about 2,133-m
high and covers an area of 21.45-sq-km.
The hill town is renowned for
its educational institutions
of international repute. The
hill-plantain fruits and plums
are known for their freshness
and taste. Berijam lake, one
among the beautiful lakes of
South India, spreads over an
area of 24 hectares.
Attractions
At Kodaikanal
Kodaikanal,
the hill-station is an attraction
in itself, topped up by various
important attractions. Some
of the major attractions here
are, the Kodaikanal Lake, a
magnificent man-made lake, which
spreads out in a star shape
over sixty acres. It is a main
attraction as it is set among
the lush greenery. An added
attraction is the boat club,
offering several pleasure and
racing holiday trips. The Berijam
Lake located at a distance of
21-km from Kodaikanal is an
important attraction here. Having
a star like shape, it is Spread
over an area of 24 hectares
and is known for its pure water.
There's also a park here called
the Bryant Park situated on
the eastern side of the lake
and is famous for flowers, hybrids
and rafts.
Another
important attraction here is
the Shenbaganur Museum , located
about 5 Kms from the lake. This
museum has more than 300 species
of orchids and a wide collection
of birds. Another exotic attraction,
the Coaker's Walk, is an high-edged
pathway. It derives its name
from Lt. Coaker, who prepared
the map of Kodai. It is situated
about a kilometer from the lake,
running along a steep slope
on the southern side of the
Kodai. A famous temple of this
region, the Kurinji andavar
Temple has Lord Murugan as the
presiding deity. It is situated
about 3.2-kms from the lake.
From this temple, one can get
a view of the northern plains
and Palani Hills.
Way
to Kodaikanal
By
Air
: The nearest airport from Kodaikanal
is at Madurai about 120 kms
away. It is well connected to
other airports, especially Chennai.
By
Rail
: The nearest railway stations
from Kodaikanal are the Kodai
Road Railway Station around
80 kms away and the Palani Railway
Station is situated about 64-kms
from Kodaikanal.
By
Road :
Kodaikanal is connected by road
with Chennai (520-km), Ooty
(264-km), Trichy (197-km), Coimbatore
(175-km), Kumili (160-km), and
Madurai(120-km). Regular bus
services are available from
Madurai, Palani, Kodaikanal
Road, Theni, Dindigul, Tiruchirapalli,
Kumuli (Thekkady) and Coimbatore.
Local
Transportation
: Taxis and vans are available
for local transportation. Auto-rickshaws
are not available at Kodaikanal.
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