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About Kodaikanal Tourism
Kodaikanal,
or Kodai as it's better known, is a quiet hill station at an altitude
of 2,195 m, on the southern ridge of the Palani hills in Tamil Nadu. It is popular amongst the locals as well as other tourists and has earned the nickname of Princess of Hill Stations. Kodaikanal
means 'the gift of the forest'. The hilly retreat was established by
American missionaries around 1845 in order to escape from the high
temperatures of the plains. There are also some boarding schools of
international repute here.
Sightseeing Highlights:
The star-shaped KodaiLake is the centre of attraction in Kodaikanal.
Built in 1863, the artificial lake is encircled by a
Overview of the destination My view of Kodai
Me being from Chennai - Kodai offered much variety in its splendid Natural serenity and is a pleasant experience for people who
Food, sight-seeing and shopping Food
Almost all types of foods are available and needs to taste the fish and the fowls from the road side eateries in the night
Activities & things to do Not to miss the Boating and the cycling in and around the lake.
The view along the drive when you are climbing the hills and also
Vineet, Bangalore | 5th December 2009 Nature's Romatic Paradise One of the very hill stations not hit by commercialisation and still dressed beautifully in
Kodaikanal: Gift of the Forest - Nestling deep amidst thick forests, Kodaikanal is a unique hill station where you would love to spend a few days.
Kodaikanal - The Pristine Beauty - The terrific tranquillity of Kodaikanal is simply awesome and infact, the serenity experienced at Kodaikanal is seldom found in other hill stations.
Official Websites
Tamil Nadu Tourism - Tamil Nadu Tourism Government portal - Official website of Dept. of Tourism, covers Tamil Nadu Entry formalities, Places of Interest in Tamil Nadu, List of Tourist Guides in Tamil Nadu and Transportation in Tamil Nadu.
Government of Tamil Nadu - Tamil Nadu Government portal covering diverse topics including health, tourism, culture, climate, Tenders and e-Governance.
Other Useful Links
Weather - Weather forecast for Kodaikanal with a fast, easy to use interface. Includes weather maps, graphics and radar images.
Kodaikanal City Guide - Kodaikanal located amidst the folds of the verdant Pali hills is one of the most popular serene hill stations in India, which mesmerises any visitor.
