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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.

 

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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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healthyking, Chennai | 3rd February 2010
More for the Nature Lover

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 whoFood, 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 nightActivities & 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 alsoTravel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc.
Best would be to take a bus / taxi from dindugal
Vineet, Bangalore | 5th December 2009
Nature's Romatic Paradise

One of the very hill stations not hit by commercialisation and still dressed beautifully in
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MM, Kolkata | 25th June 2009
Kodaikanal - princess of hills

Kodaikanal is a very nice place, ideal for those who wants to spend few days
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