Tourist Destinations in Tamil Nadu Chennai Chidambaram Coimbatore Kanyakumari Kanchipuram Kodaikanal Madurai Mamallapuram Ooty Rameshwaram Thanjavur Tiruchirapalli Request a Free Quote Payment Options Print this page   Tags top destinations, monuments in, south, indian, wildlife, tours, travel, tourist, guide, attraction, places, tourism, destinations in Tamil Nadu, Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu, india, About Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu, Tourism, Monuments, Attractions, Travel Tips, Shopping, cities of india, monuments attractions travel, destinations in Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu tourism monuments, travel tips shopping, the old city, travel tourist guide, monuments in Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu india, fairs and festivals, top destinations monuments

Kodaikanal     Status: Hill Station Shopping: - History of: 150 years Population: 33,000 A verdant oasis is what the quaint hill station of Kodaikanal or Kodai as it is more popularly known is all about. This hill station situated at an altitude of about 2133 meters high in the Palani Hills, is often referred to as the Princess of the Hill stations and one needs to make a trip down there to realize why is it so. The reason being that unlike other hill stations like Shimla, Ooty, Mussoorie etc. where the adverse effects of tourism is now becoming evident, Kodaikanal still retains its charm in its pristine surroundings, lush landscape, amazing scenery and yes the foamy mist. Kodaikanal is among the few hill stations in India that were not developed by the British. It was set up as a sanatorium in 1845 by the American Madura Mission. Major Attractions   The spectacular hill station of Kodaikanal offers abundant natural beauty and a host of tourist attractions some of which are discussed below: The Kodai Club exudes an aura of colonial past. The lounge with the piano, its period hearth, the Leigh Hunt prints, the well stocked library, and the English d�cor of the bar and the restaurant are all remarkable for the eye and the soul. The English atmosphere is accentuated with the dinners that include steaming mulligatawny soup, roast chicken, potatoes, and apple pie. One of the major Kodaikanal tourist attractions, a lovely artificial star-shaped lake, the Kodaikanal Lake, spreads over sixty acres and is enclosed by lush greenery. It also has a boat club that feature several pleasure and racing trips.   Nearby Excursions   As excursion, you can visit Dolphin�s Nose, positioned about eight km from the Kodaikanal Lake. It is a flat rock from where one can have the incredible view of the yawning chasm below. The Perumal Peak, approximately 11 km from Kodaikanal, is a trekker�s delight. Berijam Lake that supplies drinking water to Periyakulam town is located 21 km from Kodaikanal (beyond the Pillar Rocks). It is a popular picnic spot with a beautiful scenic beauty. Kukal Cave, 40 km from Kodaikanal, is a preferred camping site for trekkers.   Distance from major cities Madurai 120 Kms Munnar 180 Kms Thekkady 120 Kms   How to reach there Madurai is the nearest Airport just 120 kms (4 hrs) away, is well connected with many major cities of India. Kodai Road is the nearest Railway Station is well connected with all major nearby cities of Tamil Nadu. Kodaikanal is well connected by road with all major cities of Tamil Nadu.