Desperately
seeking escape from torturous heat of Southern Plains, Americans and Britishers
were relieved after going through the reports of Lt. B.S. Ward. He was the first
European to visit Kodaikanal in the year 1821. Kodaikanal is one of the beautiful
hill stations in India, with its unique rows and rows of silky pine trees sloping
down to clear, cold streams, spectacular views which suddenly disappear in foamy
mist, people bundled up in sweaters and overcoats this is certainly not everyone's
mental image of India.
Located amidst the folds of the verdant Pali hills,
Kodaikanal acts in a way as a cold chilled glass of water does to a thirsty fellow
in a hot summer day. The magical effect of this serene hill station leaves everyone
mesmerized. Wooded slopes, mighty rocks, enhancing waterfalls and a beautiful
lake, all add to the charm of this hill station.
The breathtaking views
of morning mist over mountains rising high in the sky like clouds of smoke and
glittering waterfalls are the impressions that last forever. Truly, it is an ideal
place to spend your holidays, as there will be sheer pleasure!
What
one can see in Kodaikanal
- Thalaiyar Falls
- Bear
Shola Falls
- Pambar Falls
- Silver cascade
- Boat House
in the Lake
- Coaker's walk
- Kukkal Caves
- Devil's Kitchen
-
Vembadi Peak
- Solar Astrophysical Observatory
- Pillar Rocks
-
Suicide Point
- Dolmen Circle
- Dolphins Nose
- Bryant Park
What
one can do in Kodaikanal
Kodaikanal has something to offer everyone:
Trekkers, Shoppers, Sports lovers etc. One can head for 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.
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.
How
to reach Kodaikanal
One can alight at Madurai Airport, Coimbatore
Airport or Trichy Airport. Many Passenger trains pass through Kodaikanal road.
The nearest train stations are Palani to the north (on the Coimbatore-Madurai-Rameshwaram
line), and Kodai Road on the Madurai-Trichy-Chennai line to the east. Both are
about three hours by bus. Road connects Kodaikanal with all the important towns.
