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Kodaikannal is one
of india's most beautiful hill stations located in Tamil Nadu.
 Kodai is an idyllic
getaway for regular tourists, for trekkers or even honeymooners.
Blessed with Mother Nature's breathtaking beauty, protected by
mountains which are clothed in baby soft clouds, a star shaped lake
set in a divine environment, Kodai is an ideal romantic spot where
aspiring poets and writers alike can let their imagination run free.
Nature
is at her most beautiful where the ochre earth covers herself in
emerald silk. That is studded with gems of sheer glittering
water. The mist is her shawl, covering her with mystique and
magic. And amidst all this is , you, the nature's own
creation. The place is Kodaikkanal, secludedly situated at
2133 metres above sea leverl, in the beautiful Palani Hills. Kodaikkanal
is 120 kms from the bustling city of Madurai and at least tens and
thousands of Kilometres from the mundane activity. That is
perphaps, why those who visited this hill station have come back
enchanted and enthrilled.
The wooded slopes
of Kodaikkanal are filled with surprises. Kurinji, a plant
special to that region , turns the slopes into a sea of purple once
in 12 years. The
Kodai lake in star shape dominates
this sleepy hill station. Have pleasure in walks.
Yes, walking is the best way to reach any place interesting in this
tiny Kodai and, you can enjoy a magnificent display put by nature at
Bryant's Park. |
We
can catch a glimpse of the heavens (literally speaking) at the Solar
Observatory and from Kodai's two telescope houses.
Kodaikkanal is dotted
with enchanting
picnic spots. Coaker's walk, running along a steep slope,
offers a panaromic view of the plain; Green Valley View on the
other hand provides a beautiful view of the Vaigai Dam. Bear
Shola Falls, a pretty little cataract, offers endless hours of cool
relaxation.
Berijam lake, situated
21 kms from the township, lies in a beautiful valley, reflecting the
glory of the specious in its clean waters. Dolphin's Nose(8ms)
a projecting rock provides a view of the deep chasm below.
Then go on get higher upon life. Climb the misty and high
Perumal Peak.
And you will be rewarded with one of the most wonderful views in and
around Kodaikkanal.
Cavemen habitat at
Kukkal Caces 940 kms) and Dolmen's Circle (22 kms) are famous
pre-historic, archaeological sites. You can see no cave man
today.
Shenbaganur Museum (5.6
Kms). is easily one of the best orchidoriums in the country
offering the visitor, more than 300 species of orchids.
The Kurinji Andavar
Temple (3.2 kms) is dedicated to Lord Murugan. It also offers
the worshipper a beautiful view of the northern plains and the
Palani Hills.
The nearest airport is
Madurai, 120 km away. The nearest railhead is Kodai Road Railway
Station, 80 km away. Kodaikanal is linked by road to all major
towns. Buses starting from opposite Hotel Astoria run to Madurai,
Tiruchirappalli and Kanyakumari as also to Coimbatore and Chennai.
In fact the Nagercoil Kurla Express halts at Kody Road for about 2
minutes before going on to Dindigul
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