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 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. With her
wooded slopes, mighty rocks, enhancing waterfalls and a
beautiful lake, Kodaikanal is a charming hill station.
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
pride of Kodaikanal is the 'Kurinji-flower', which blossoms
once in 12 years. The hill-plantain fruits and plums are
known for their freshness and taste.
Prime Attractions of Kodaikanal
Berijam Lake
Berijam Lake located at a distance of 21-km from Kodaikanal
in Tamil Nadu is one among the beautiful lakes of South
India. Spread over an area of 24 hectares, the lake is star
shaped and is known for its pure water.
Kodaikanal Trekking
Head for Kodaikanal in the Palani Hills for small-time
trekking. You can take short treks and hikes to tourist
spots close by as well to local viewpoints. Overnight treks
are also possible here where one can spend a night at a
local village.
Fairs & Festivals - Kodaikanal
There are several beautiful hill stations in Tamil Nadu.
With the Summer Festivals, the hills are even hospitable to
welcome the visitors. The summer festival is held in the
'Queen of Hill Stations', the evergreen Ooty; the exquisite
Kodaikanal or the salubrious heights of Yercaud. Cultural
programs, adventure sports, boat races, flower and fruit
shows add to the splendour of the festival.
Leisure - Kodaikanal
Shopping
The famous places to shop in Kodaikanal are the Khadi
Emporium, Handloom Co-operative Stores and Travancore Crafts
Work, Government Sales Emporium, Kurinji Mini Supermarket,
Spencer and Company.
Entertainment
The Golf Club is located 5-km from the Kodaikanal Lake.
Boating and Angling facilities are available at the
Kodaikanal Lake. Picturesque trek routes are available in
and around Kodaikanal. For details, contact: The Trek
Director, Department of Tourism, Government of Tamil Nadu,
Chennai.
How To Get There - 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.
Additional buses ply during the season. Taxis and vans are
available for local transportation. There are no
auto-rickshaws in Kodaikanal.
By Air
The nearest airport is at Madurai (120 km from Kodaikanal).
By Rail
The nearest railway stations are the Kodai Road Railway
Station (80-km) and the Palani Railway Station (64-km).
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