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Best time and better road to visit Kodaikanal

Posted by Imtiyaz | Fri Sep 11, 2009 9:48 pm

Hi Friends,

Could any one suggest me the best time and the better/safe road to visit kodaikanal from Bangalore.

Actually iam planning to visit in the month of dec by my santro along with my spouse and two kids. Is it ok.

Imtiyaz.

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Re: Best time and better road to visit Kodaikanal

Posted by Travelling life | Fri Sep 11, 2009 10:25 pm

Dec is an excellent time in terms of .
u have better train options also

Re: Best time and better road to visit Kodaikanal

Posted by Praveen | Sat Sep 12, 2009 9:46 am

It will be very good in Dec since it is off season and there will be less crowd - however you should be able to bear the chill. Being a bangalorean that should not be a problem.

Best route is to take NH7 from Bangalore and reach Dindigul via Salem, Karur and then ask for directions. It is around 80 kms from Dindigul and probable goes via Periyakulam from where the Ghats start

It is also better to take the help of some guide at Kodai, since there are a lot of good spots not listed in the tourist map

Re: Best time and better road to visit Kodaikanal

Posted by Sumita | Mon Sep 14, 2009 4:37 pm

Hills are best in .... Winter's are foggy.... With kids you might face issues with cold. But March is good time. I have visited Kumaon and Himachal mostly in terms of mountains. And my experience says March onwards if you visit hills you enjoy more than .

Car is no problem.You can take it... You will have flexibility. but winter is best to visit Kerala.... If you have not visited... you might think of going there. Whatever you decide enjoy and have a great vaccation.

Re: Best time and better road to visit Kodaikanal

Posted by Imtiyaz | Mon Sep 14, 2009 9:02 pm

Hi Praveen,

Thanks for your great suggestion.

Imtiyaz

Re: Best time and better road to visit Kodaikanal

Posted by Imtiyaz | Tue Sep 15, 2009 2:15 pm

Hi Sumita,

I fully agree with you that hills are good in .Actually I am an NRI working in UAE and my yearly leave is due in December that is why I have planned Kodaikanal in December and I cant postpone my leave till March.

So far I have not visited Kerala. I will try this time if possible.

Please let me know some of the good places to see during a 4 days visit.

Thanks

Imtiyaz

Re: Best time and better road to visit Kodaikanal

Posted by zaid | Thu Sep 24, 2009 9:30 pm

Dear Imtiaz,

Dec will be quite cold ( below 10 Deg C)

bangalore-krishna giri-dharmapuri-salem-karur-dindigul-batlagundu-kodai
(safe Road)
or

b'lore-krishgiri-dharmapuri-mettur-erode-dharapuram-palani-kodaikanal
Steep valleys around)

Regards,

Abdul