"Princess of Hill station" Kodaikanal in Tamil Nadu

A city in the hills of the Dindigul district in the state of Tamil Nadu, Kodaikanal is often referred to as the "Princess of Hill station". Located in the palani hill range Kodaikanal is one of Tamil Nadu's finest hill stations. Situated almost 7,200 feet above sea level in the middle of the charming Western Ghats of India, Kodai is a popular honeymoon destination due to its fabulously striking points and waterfalls in the town. The beautiful Valley, Kodaikanal is famous for the retreat and popular tourist destination since the olden time.



Surrounded by the meadows and grasslands, the valley holds a maritime atmosphere and its well off in terms of flora. Among the famous dominant varieties are big trees, cypress, eucalyptus, acacia, pear trees and fruits trees where rhododendron and magnolia are prominent. Being a Hill city, Kodaikanal has average moderate climate throughout the year hence, undoubtedly anyone can easily plan a trip at any point of time.

Places to visit in Kodaikanal

An amazing valley flourish by the gigantic Eucalyptus trees and shola forests, mighty rocks and cascading streams, waterfalls and ubiquitous gardens, Kodaikanal is personified with its beauty. Bathes the valley in a beautiful sea of blue, Kodaikanal is an amazing place where the Kurinji flower (the flower that blooms once in 12 years) is in full blossom around December. Traveler during the winter must go boating in the evening at Kodai Lake as it's an amazing experience to boat through fog settling on the lake.

Among the visitors most targeted places, the Berijam Lake which is the most pristine of the three lakes in Kodai, Chettiar Park, Coakers Walk, Bryant park, Green Valley View, Suicide Point , Silent Valley View, Devil's Kitchen, Pine Forest, Shanthi Valley, Guna Caves, Silver Cascade, Bear Shola falls Wax Museum are famous. Kurinjiandavar Temple of Kodaikanal is also an astounding place which is targeted by thousands and thousands of tourists.

Shopping in Kodaikanal

Kodaikanal valley is a startling destination for shopping as the city contains varied Cheeses factory, Homemade Chocolates, assortment of oils especially; Eucalyptus Oil and herbal oils, Spices Corner, handmade ceramic objects pottery regarding crockery and artifacts, Brooklyn Rewards Card Shop and many more are accessible.

Hotels & Resorts in Kodaikanal

The beautiful hills station, Kodaikanal has countless numbers of Hotels & Resorts as the small city is considered a tourist hub. Among the top famous hotels & resorts a Sterling Holidays Resort, Hill Country Resorts Kodaikanal, Hotel Villa Retreat, Le Poshe by Sparsa, the Carlton, Hotel Jai, Royal Hotel and many more are famous.

Tourism in Kodaikanal

Since the olden times, Kodaikanal is popular due to its charisma. Lies its beauty in between the wooded slopes & gigantic trees, the tourist most targeted hill station, Kodaikanal tourism is in the stage of developing today. However; since 1875, the Indian railways extended its line from Chennai to Tirunelveli for the vacationer. It was created at Ammaianayakkanur then, later renamed as Kodai Road to offer a gateway to Kodaikanal.

Best time to Visit Kodaikanal

Being a Hill city, Kodaikanal has average moderate climate throughout the year hence, undoubtedly anyone can easily plan a trip at any point of time. However, July to August is exclusively measured as slightly delicates for the vacationer due to heavy monsoon.