Kodaikanal Tourism

About Kodaikanal

Secludedly located at an altitude of 2100 meters, Kodaikanal is a picturesque hill station nestled amidsy serene Pali hills. Bewildering natural beauty of the hill station makes the place a prefect place to enjoy your vacations. Majestic hills, cascading waterfalls, wide-spread fruit orchids, forests enrich in flora and fauna imparts an ethereal charm to the hill resort. Plan for going on Kodaikanal tourism to explore the popular tourist destination on your Kodaikanal tours.

Kodaikanal Distance Chart

Places to see in Kodaikanal

» Star Shaped Lake: Covering an area of 24 hectares, Star Shaped lake is beautifully landscaped. Thrill yourself by boating at this tranquil picnic spot on your Kodailkana tours.

» Flora & Fauna Museum: Another worth visiting place on your tour to Kodaikanal is flora and fauna museum. The orchidarium here world famed for its 300 species of orchids and several other species of flora.

» Bryant Park: Bryant Park is located in the eastern corner of the lake. The botanical park is famous for its celebrations of annual horticulture show.

» Coaker's Walk: Tucked in close proximity to lake, Coakers's walk derives its name form Lt Coaker, who prepared Kodaikanal map. Visit the Telescope House, from where tourists can have magnificent view of valley and nearby township.

» Kurinji Andavar Temple: Marvel the architectural beauty of Kurinji Andavar Temple on your tour to Kodaikanal. The holy shrine is dedicated to Lord Murugaon. Visitors can a spectacular view of the Palani hills from the temple.

» Fairy Falls: It is truly enchanting to enjoy picnic in picturesque locales near the waterfalls cascading from great heights. Bear Shola Falls, Silver Cascade, Glen Falls and Fairy Falls are some of the popular waterfalls in the hill resort.

» Astrophysical Observatory: Built in 1889, this laboratory occupies the highest point in the region. The observatory serves the purpose of research in meteorology and solar physics. There is also a mini museum here.

Kodaikanal Weather

From March to May in summer season, the temperature varies between 11C to 20C. Winters are cool and the temperature ranges between 17C to 8C. In January, have a panoramic view of ice formations in night. Kodaikanal receives average rain in monsoons (June to September).

Summer
Min. 11.3C, Max. 19.8 C

Winter
Min. 8.3 C, Max. 17.3 C

Best time to visit

Kodaikanal has a pleasant weather throughout the year. So avail for Kodaikanal tours packages to visit this beautiful hill station of Tamil Nadu all round the year.

How to reach

» Air link: Nearest airport is at Madhurai.

» Rail link: Kodai road railway station (80 km) is the closest rail head.

» Road Link: Regular buses ply form Palani, Madurai, Dindigul, Theni. For traveling locally in Kodaikanal, tourists can hire taxi or auto-rickshaw.

Hotels in Kodaikanal

Kodaikanal tourism also offers an excellent accommodation facilities to the visitors. The TTDC run Hotel Tamilnadu on Fern Hill Road which offers comfortable accommodation with excellent services and facilities.

Kodaikanal Map

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