Chronicles of Kodaikanal:
Dating back to 1863, Sir Vere Hendry Levinge discovered Kodaikanal lake by damming three streams flowing into a valley. As per the archaeological evidence, the particular region refers to the early Chera dynasty. The modern Kodaikanal was settled by Christian missionaries along with the bureaucrats in 1845. And that’s how this place became noticeable. The hills, the western ghats covering in lush greens and chill weather makes it a phenomenal place for leisure time spending with family, lovers, and kids.
It is a true gem of Tamil Nadu. The symphony of nature attracts great number of tourists every year. If you need quick and breath-taking place to tranquil yourself, the best option you can go with is Kodai. It is work life short escape tour
Things to do in Kodaikanal:
Kodaikanala is most likely to be suitable for all types of people. It can be a family trip, friends party, girls trip, honeymoon, love-dale or office trip. Kodai has got on everything with it.
· Poombarai village view - It is a small village with a very less population of around 6000 people. It is famous for its pungent garlic cultivation. Whereas, the focal point of the village is a temple known as the Kuzhanthai Velappar Temple which is around 3000 years old.
· 3000 years old murugan temple - This temple is popular for the rare Kurinji flower which blooms once a year. This place has amazing details, architecture adding marvel to this vibrant structure.
· Mannavanur Lake view - Situated 34 KM away from Kodaikanal in village Mannavanur, one of the best attractions in Kodaikanal,. This lake is inside a sheep farm and also have rabbit farm in it. This lake offers you a walk through eucalyptus and pine trees on both sides of its avenue. You can even spot a flock of sheep grazing on the lush meadows and birds cherishing their freedom. You can enjoy a lot of activities like coracle ride in the lake, horse riding, visit sheep farm and a hearty picnic with your loved ones.
· Coaker's walk – It is beautiful stretch of plaza, which is set in the middle of mountains to give mesmerising experience. Walking around the bumpy clouds that’s how it feels. You can also get to see surrounding scenes with a help of telescope which is available there.
· Pine tree forest – A walk in the picturesque pine forest is surely a do-to activity at Kodai. Many movies were shot at this place and gives a closer look to wilderness.
· Moier point - Moir’s point is situated at the most ideal location for a gaze-down. Surrounded by lush green forests and hike pathways that are soothing and challenging at the same time.
· Devils kitchen – This place got into the tourist destination after the movie Guna which was shot here. These caverns, naturally springing in a dramatic way, filled with clouds gives a sense of peace and serene. To reach this place, you need to take short trek of 400 metres surrounded by pillar rock.
· Piller Rock – It is a popular picnic spot with multiple attractions. This place view is simply outstanding, and you can relax in the lap of nature. The place gets its name from the position of three vertically standing boulders that reach as high as 400 feet.
· Green valley view – This place gives splendid views of the deep hills, valleys and plains to the tourists. Those who visited this place will never get rid of the amazing experience and view.
· Pambar Falls - Flowing 4 KM away from Kodaikanal, Pambar Falls, one of the best Kodaikanal sightseeing places, are also known as “Grand Cascade”. This beautiful cataract flows down over a series of zig-zag rock formation. You get enjoy the rich flora and fauna along with melodious birds and butterflies.
· Vattakanal Falls1&2 - One of the best places to visit in Kodaikanal offers you a grand show of nature with the background music of the birds. The mountain peaks are covered with green grass, moving clouds and fresh air. In the dense Western Ghat forest you spot some wildlife creatures like Bison, wild goats, porcupines, etc.
· Dolphine nose – It is natural haven that attracts everyone’s eye making you feel relaxed. From clear blue sky to plunging valley. This place takes 3km to reach via long trek through trees and rocks but trust me, its worth it.
· La Saleth church- The Mother Salette Church is considered one of the oldest Churches and it was built around 133 years back. The Statue of the lady of La Salette Church is present inside it and the interior of the church is spectacular as it is adorned with the statue of the Lady of La Salette Church.
Other scenic spots to see:
The most beautiful place doesn’t end without making its visitors happier as there are much more places to explore like Green Valley View (Suicide Point), Kodai Lake, Bear Shola Falls, Thalaiyar Falls, Bryant park, Berijam lake, and many more exciting places which are not covered under this package.
Note: This is applicable only if you wish to extend the days of staying and willing to see more places.
Best time to visit:
Summer time:
The best time to visit Kodaikanal is during the most intense summer months, between April and June. This does not mean that Kodaikanal loses allure during the rest of the year. The contrast of the heat in the plains with the refreshing coolness of the mountains seems to provide more respite during summer.
While nearby towns reel under an average high temperature of 40 °C during the summer months, Kodaikanal stays cool at a pleasant 20 °C. For this very reason, summer happens to be the best time to visit Kodaikanal, with everyone keen on escaping the heat.
Monsoon In Kodaikanal:
July to September offers another fascinating time to be in this place. During these months, the influx of visitors drastically decreases, and one can experience the magnificence of solitude amidst the hills. The monsoons hit southern India during this time, resulting in the roads leading to Kodaikanal becoming comparatively less accessible.
Winter Season:
If you enjoy bracing cold weather, October to January is best time to visit Kodaikanal. There are some residual showers at this time, and though they only last for a short while, they can sometimes get quite intense. The average daytime temperatures are a pleasant 16 °C, with the night temperature often dropping to a decidedly chilly 8 °C. In December the temperature dips to its lowest, so it pays to be prepared with suitably warm clothes. These can also be purchased in the local market. Quite a few hotel rooms have fireplaces built in (especially in and around Vattakanal), and locals sell you ample firewood that can last for two to three days, for a hundred rupees.
Famous things to buy:
Kodaikanal is a small hill station in South India, which of course is not abundant with marketplaces or shops, but the few that are present are a real catch. Being a hill station, the place is rich in tree species like Eucalyptus hence it is famous for products of oils and balms that indeed smell good- including pain balms, medicinal oils, neem oils, etc. So, check out these places for shopping in Kodaikanal and shop your heart out!
The place has got many more interesting places to shop and make your bag full with its unique products.
Happening Time:
Timings: 9 AM to 6 PM.
As a hill station, the night falls pretty much earlier and people shut down their shops at 6 PM most probably. The rush, the activities gradually gets slows down by 5 PM and everyone gets back to home by 6 or 7 PM. So, if you want to enjoy, I could advise to visit all the place before 6 PM to avoid being left alone. Also, the temperature drops down not letting you enjoy the scenario. So, it is advisable to get back before 7AM.
How to reach:
You can reach Kodaikanal by bus, train, and flight.
· By bus – There are regular bus services to Kodaikanal from cities such as Chennai, Pondicherry, Coimbatore, Madurai, etc. In fact, this is the most preferred way to reach Kodaikanal because of the many options that are available. The Kodaikanal bus stand is centrally located and once you get down here, it’s easy to figure out where you need to go.
· By train – The rail route can be quite scenic so many people opt for travelling here by train. However, reaching the main town from here is not easy as only taxis are available. Taxi rates are not negotiable as there’s no other way to reach the town and taxi drivers often capitalize on that. The other railway station close by is Dindigul Railway Station. It can be a slightly circuitous route to reach Kodaikanal however as you will have to first take an auto to reach Dindigul Bus Stand and take a bus to Vathlagundu, and then a bus to Kodaikanal from there. There are direct buses from Dindigul to Kodaikanal too, but these are not very frequent. The distance from Dindigul to Vathlagundu is 30 minutes and from here to Kodaikanal, it’s 2 hours by bus.
· By flight – Kodaikanal doesn’t have an airport, so if you want to come here by air, then you will have to fly down to the nearest airport which is in Madurai, which is 120kms away, or Trichy which is 150kms away. Another airport that is often used to get to Kodaikanal is Coimbatore airport which is 175km away. Once you reach these airports, you can most likely take a taxi or a local TNSTC bus to reach Kodaikanal.
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