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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 Kodai Lake is the centre of attraction in Kodaikanal.
Built in 1863, the artificial lake is encircled by a |
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Jayashree, Chennai | 19th July 2007 Four days of Absolute Relaxation and Rejuvenation
| Overview of the destinationKodaikanal one of the popular hillstations in TamilNadu is a quiet nice place and has a whole lot to offer for four or five days.The Food, sight-seeing and shopping Sightseeing:
Kodaikanal has a whole lot of scenic view points, a huge star shaped lake, few parks, few waterfalls, forest area. The kind of places Activities & things to do Lazy Walks in the city wearing warm overcoats in the chillness of the weather
Cycling along the lake(You get bicycles for hire)
Trekking
Boating in the lake
Enjoying nature Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc. It is easily accessible by road from Kodai Road, Dindigul and Madurai railway stations in increasing order of distance. Kodai Road is the nearest railway | deepak, Bangalore | 29th March 2007 when visiting kodai, take care of these... Kodaikanal is a really beautiful place.. .an ideal for honeymoon couples. I still cherish the | | Read full review... | florien, Mumbai | 12th February 2007 Coldy Kanal Excellent off season mountain holiday. Lots of densely forested areas nearby to explore - | | Read full review... |
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Bangalore to Kodaikanal,by car on 21st Nov 08 | | Me and my wife planning to go to Kodaikanal by car on 21st nov morning.Could any one give me the proper and good route.Is there any one else traveling on the same date.We are ready to share the car with any other couples , if planning during this date |  | CLIMATE AND ROOM DETAILS | | with my family i am planning to come to kodaikanal on 23.1.09 to 26.1.09. Give suggestion about the climate and advance room booking details near bus stand in the range Rs.300 to Rs.800. |  | CLIMATE AND ROOM DETAILS | | with my family i am planning to come to kodaikanal on 23.1.09 to 26.1.09. Give suggestion about the climate and advance room booking details near bus stand in the range Rs.300 to Rs.800.
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| Articles and Blogs | | 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. |
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