Kodaikanal
 Kodai,
properly known as Kodaikanal, is in Tamil Nadu, in the Eastern Ghats at
an altitude of about 4500 metre. Kodaikanal literally means 'gift of the
forest,' in Tamil. Apt to its name, Kodaikanal is zealously guarded by
dense forests on the Palani Hills. Pear orchards add a fruity romantic
touch to Kodaikanal. Buildings with gabled roof dot the skyline. Apart
from being a much sought after tourist resort, Kodai is also famous for
its educational institutions, which are globally renowned. Kodaikanal
has the distinction of being the only hill station in India to be set up
during the British Raj by Americans.
Accommodation at Kodaikanal:
The Carlton Kodai,
Hill Country Resort,
Hotel Kodai International,
Sterling Resort,
Kodai Resort,
Goldan Park Inn
Weather and Best Time to Visit:
Max temperature
(summer) 19.8 degrees Celsius, Min temperature (Summer) - 11.3 degrees
Celsius, Max temperature (Winter) - 17.3 degrees Celsius, Min
temperature (Winter) - 8.3 degrees Celsius.
The best time to visit is
between October and May.
Prime Attractions at Kodaikanal
* Kodaikanal Lake- 5 kms
* Coaker's Walk- 1 km
* Astrophysical Observatory- 3.2 kms
* Fairy Falls- 4.8 kms
* Kurinji Andavar Temple- 3.2 kms
* Shenbaganur Museum- 5.6 kms
* Pilar Rocks- 7.2 kms
* Green Valley View- 6.4 kms
Excursions at Kodaikanal
* Silver Cascade- 8 kms
* Dophin's Nose- 8 kms
* Perumal Peak- 11 kms
* Beryam Lake- 21 kms
* Kukkal Caves- 40 kms
Access
Air: Nearest airport Madurai (120 kms from Kodaikanal) is directly
connected by Indian Airlines flights with Chennai, which in turn, is
connected with all of the important places in India.
Rail: The nearest railway station Kodaikanal Road (80 kms) is
directly connected by rail with Chennai, which in turn, is connected
with all of the important places in India.
Road: Kodaikanal is connected by road with Chennai- 520 kms, Ooty-
264 kms, Trichy- 197 kms, Coimbatore- 175 kms, Kumili- 160 kms, Madurai-
120 kms, Kodai Road- 80 kms, Palani- 64 kms, Munnar- 90 kms, Periyar-
160 kms.
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