KIS & Kodai Environs
Location: 120 km from Madurai, Tamil Nadu
Popular Name: Kodai
Festivals: Flower Festival
Best Time To Visit: April To June and September to October
Kodaikanal lies at an altitude of 2,133 m in the Western Ghats of South India and is considered one of the most beautiful and unspoilt hill stations of the region. Scenic grandeur, magnificent waterfalls, an alpine lake and wooded walks all offer welcome respite from the heat of the surrounding tropical plains and city dust and grime. Kodai Lake is the centerpiece of this exquisite setting with its 5 km long promenade popular with residents and visitors alike.
Kodaikanal is currently listed in the top 25 tourist destinations in India and is popular with tourists of all ages. KIS is closely linked to the origins of Kodaikanal and is centrally located in the town.
http://www.kodaikanal.com
'Kodaikanal covers an area of 21.45 sq km. Established in the 1850s this hill station is renowned for its educational institutions of international repute. The pride of Kodaikanal is the 'Kurinji flower' which blossoms once in 12 years. The hill plantain fruits (plums, peaches and pears) are known for their freshness and taste.'
www.kodai.com
'Kodaikanal is one of the most popular serene hill stations in India. With her wooded slopes, mighty rocks, enhancing waterfalls and a beautiful lake, Kodaikanal will mesmerize any visitor.'
http://www.indiantravelportal.com/tamil-nadu/hillstations/kodaikanal.html
This is the most comprehensive website for Kodaikanal attractions and tourist information and covers local climate, how to get to Kodaikanal as well as Kodaikanal Tourist Office information and contact details.
Kodai Tourist Attractions
- Berijam lake - 21 kms from Kodai a beautiful, clean water, picnic spot
- Bryant Park - overlooking Kodai lake with stunning flower festival in May
- Shenbaganur Museum - 5kms from Kodai
- Coaker's Walk - stunning walk around steep slopes with panoramic plains view
- Kodaikanal Lake and Boat Club - magnificent 60 acres of man-made lake, spread out in a star shape with boats for hire and pony rides for children
- Pillar Rocks - three granite boulders about 122 meters high giving panoramic views
- Kurinji Andavar Temple - 3.2 km from Kodai, a famous shrine with views of the northern plains and surrounding Palani Hills
- Silver Cascade Waterfall - 8 km from Kodai, falls of a stunning 180 feet
- Bear Shola Falls - ideal picnic spot, 1.6 km from Kodai, picturesque and rugged
- Trekking - a feature all year round. Arrangements can be made through the Trekking Officer at the Kodaikanal Tourist Office
Best time to visit:
From April to June and September to October are wonderful months with clear sunshine and temperatures of 18 - 25 degrees. January and February are cool, crisp, clear months that are ideal for walking. Heavy rains occur during October - December coinciding with the South Indian monsoon season.
Kodaikanal Tourist Office
Government of Tamil Nadu Tourist Office
Municipal Bus Stand
Rest House Complex (Near Bus Stand),
Kodaikanal - 624 101
City Map
Useful Links:
www.tamilnadutourism.com - Tamil Nadu tourism
www.kodaikanal.com - Information on Kodaikanal
www.kodai.com - Information on Kodaikanal
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/destinations/asia/india - General information on India
www.travel.roughguides.com - Guide for travel, music....
http://www.outlooktraveller.com/aspscripts/insideindia.asp?destname=Kodaikanal - Kodai's location
http://mapsofindia.com/census2001/population/population-india.htm - Map of India with links to different regions |
