Kodaikanal Hill Station - Gift Of Forest In Tamil Nadu

2. Green Valley View: This valley is famous for its spellbinding view of the hills and Vaigai Dam. The Sylvan garden present around Vaigai dam is also known as 'little Brindavan.' You can also view and purchase the subtle aromatic oils and spices.

3. Silent Valley: This is the most eye-poping and scener viewpoint of this Hil Station. This valley is covered with white clouds and mist all around.

4. Pillar Rocks: The Pillar Rocks of Kodaikanal are situated around 8 km from the lake. These rocks are constructed with three large granite boulders placed vertically. They are around 400 ft in heights. It will give you a downhill view of the mountain and the right place for picnics.

5. Devil's Kitchen: The space present between the Pillar Rocks and Green Valley is known as Devil's Kitchen. This is the most dangerous deep fall.

6. Lutheran Church: The Lutheran Church is established in the year 1932, which is located in Laxshmipuram. A large number of tourists from all religion visit this beautifully structured Church.

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7. Coaker's Walk: This is the walk constructed on the mountain which is stretched in an area of 1 km by Lf Coaker in the year 1872. It is a paved pedestrian path which gives a panoramic view of a tourist.

8. Bear Shola Fall: This Falls near Kodaikanal is an excellent picnic spot earlier, many bears used to drink water from this fall, hence the name Bear Shola Falls.

9. Silver Cascade Falls: This fall is located around 8 km from the Kodaikanal Hill Station and known for its high and outstanding flow of water which looks like silver in colour. It is a pleasure to watch the pure crystalline water flowing down from a 180 ft tall ridge.

10. Bryant Park: It is the most famous Botanical garden in Kodaikanal Hill Station. This park is known for its flora and fauna, rafts and hybrid. You can visit this park, probably in May.

11. Thalaiyar Fall: This fall is also known as Rat tail fall located on the slopes of Palani Hills. It is the highest waterfall in Tamil Nadu with a height of 297m, the sixth highest waterfall in India and the 267th highest in the world.

12. Berijam Lake: Berijam Lake is a reservoir near Kodaikanal which is situated in the upper Palani Hills. Berijam Lake was formed as the result of the construction of a dam with sluice outlets and is part of a micro-watershed development project.

13. Kurinji Temple: This temple belongs to the 20th century. This Hindu temple was dedicated to Lord Murugan and constructed in the year 1936. This temple consists of Kurinji flowers which bloom once in 12 years coats the whole area with purple flowers. According to authorities, it had already bloomed last year, which is 2018. Now you have to wait till 2030.

14. Kodaikanal Solar Observatory: Established in the year 1899. It is a part of the Indian Institute of Astrophysics and was earlier known as Solar Physics Observatory.

15. Pine Forest: This is the most famous and best place for travellers who love nature's photography the most. Most preserved heritage of this hill station.

There are many other places in Kodaikanal Hill Station like Kukkal caves, Guna Caves, Moir Point, Upper lake view, Salette church, Kartikeya Temple, Dolphin's Nose, Fairy's fall and Pamber Fall which can also be visited.

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Modes of Reaching Kodaikanal Hill Station

You can want to visit Kodaikanal Hill Station throughout the year. But it is believed that in Summer, March to May is the favorable months and during winters you can visit in the months from November to February. Reaching Kodaikanal is not a big problem for you lets see the modes.

By Airways:

Madurai is situated around 120Km from the Kodaikanal which is the closest from this Hill Station. Other than Madurai, Coimbatore and Trichy airports are also closer to it. You can have regular flights of Spices, IndiGo, Air India and Jet Airways are available from nearby cities like Chennai, Bangalore and Mumbai. Travelers can hire a taxi or cab for further journey.

By Railways:

The Kodai Road Railway Station is the nearest railway station to Kodaikanal around 95km away and it is connected to various cities like Madurai and Trichy.

By Roadways:

Kodaikanal is connected by road with several essential cities like Banglore, Trichy, Chennai, Ooty, Coimbatore and Madurai. Madurai is 140km from Kodaikanal and you will reach in less than 4 hrs via NH - 49. You can have either private buses or state government buses to reach Kodaikanal according to your budget.

Hotels Present At Kodaikanal Hill Station

There are many budget hotels present in nearby areas. You can either find out online or from the tour guide regarding hotels and restaurants. Some of the medium range of hotels are described below for your convenience.

Hotel Name Distance from Kodaikanal Starting Price(INR)* Lilly's Valley Resort 1.3 km 2,945 Altius Nest 0.8 km 2,124 Le Poshe By Sparsa 1.1 km 4,500 - 5,600 Hotel Kodaikanal International 1.1 km 3,100 - 4,300 Hotel Jai 0.8 km 1,800 - 2,300

Prices may vary from hotel to hotel and online applications we have given you the approximate range of budget for your convenience.

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At last, by concluding, we can say that "Wherever you go, go with all your hearts and enjoy nature at its best."?