History

Kodaikanal is the town in the hills of taluk partition of Dindigul area in the Tamil Nadu State.  The meaning of Kodaikanal in Tamil words means, the Gift of the Forest. Kodaikanal is referred as the Princess of the Hill stations also it has an elongated record as the huge number of hotels and well-liked tourist destination positioned here.

This well-known tourist location was situated in the year of 1845 as a harbor from lofty warmth and stifling diseases of plains. The whole confined financial system is depending on hospitality management serving tourism.

Kodaikanal is the name of an appealing hill station, which stands amid of sylvan magnificence on southern peak of the greater Palani Hills next to Madurai in the Indian State of Tamil Nadu. Through its swings, woods, beautiful lake along with revitalizing air; it is the perfect hot-spot for vacationer.

The princess of the hill station positioned amid of the lush green hills, it is the most well-liked tranquil hill spot in India, which mesmerizes any tourist also is frequented all the year long.

The initial inhabitants of Kodaikanal were the tribal inhabitants. Contemporary Kodaikanal was recognized by the missionaries of American and British administrator in the year of 1845, as a harbor from lofty temperatures and hot diseases of basic. In twentyth century a small number of selected Indians came to understand the worth of this captivating hill stop as well as started relocating in Kodaikanal.

How To Reach

By Air

Madurai airport is merely 120 km far from the attractive tourist spot of Tamil Nadu. Also Madurai is well linked to Chennai as well as Coimbatore.

By Train

People could easily access to the nearby Rail station of Kodai road, as it is positioned 80 km distance from Kodaikanal. Not only the kodai Road also Coimbatore junction is main hill road area, it is centrally connected to max Indian cities.

By Bus

There are bounty of bus services to arrive at Kodaikanal from Madurai, Kochi, Bangalore, Coimbatore and also Chennai. There are also numbers of tourist service sources who provide huge range of expensive deluxe, non ac and ac buses to Kodaikanal at per head Rs 3 to 4 per km rate.

Places To Visit

Devil's Kitchen

There are number of places where people could spend their leisure time. Devil's Kitchen is one of them. It is a typical hazardous deep hidden narrow valley which exactly looks similar to little shady channels but it is actually a bottomless fall. People who love adventure and also people who want to enjoy the risk in alter of fun; Devil’s Kitchen is the hot spot for them.

Pillar Rocks

The three granite rocks generally called boulders are stands up right shoulder to shoulder is called Pillar rocks. It is the well known spot of Kodaikanal.

Bear Shola Falls

Visitors first choice is The Bear Shola falls positioned in Kodaikanal. The name Bear Shola describes that in ancient time bears generally used to arrive to the falls and swallow water from the fall.

Weather And Best Time To Visit

Weather

Tamil Nadu has a topical weather. In the month of March -May the standard temperature ranges flanked by 11°C -20°C. As Kodaikanal has the subtropical climate winters are too much cool and summer seasons are too much hot. In those seasons the maximum temperature varies near about 17°C and smallest amount touches approx 8°C. In the month of January, formations of ice are seen in darkness also temperature can fall down to the glacial level. During the month of June - September Princess of Hill Station, Kodaikanal has middling and normal rainfall.

Best Time To Visit

One can go to spend holidays all the year long, particularly during the time of summers to winters. But try to ignore monsoon season.

Language And Culture

Language

Local people of KodaiKanal generally communicate in Tamil also in English.

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Accommodation

Royal Cottage

The Royal Cottage provides the exotic comfortable accommodation along with warmth hospitality. Travel generally means hassle than synchronization, more anxiety than pleasure; contemporary visitors are always looking for modern choices.

Address: Royal Cottage, Bear Shola Road, Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu

Hotel Cliffton

Hotel Cliffton is one of exotic retreats positioned merely 1 km. away from the kosdai bus stop. This retreat is too close to tarn as well as Bryant Park. Each accommodation comes with all modern also basic amenities.

Address: Hotel Cliffton, Bearshola Road, Kodaikanal - 624101

Festivals And Activities

Festivals

In the time of Summer Festivals, hills are so welcoming to greeting the tourists. The festivals   in Summer times are held in 'Queen of Hill Stations', the evergreen Ooty; the beautiful Kodaikanal. Artistic events, exploit sports, vessel and boat races, flowers and also fruit shows put in to the majesty of the carnival.

Activities

Trekking

Palani Hill is the ideal place for short time trekking. If you want then you could take small treks-hikes. Also you can go to the nearest viewpoints. Also you can trek all over the night and can spend quality times at confined village.

Hotels

Silver Castle Resort

This exotic retreat situated in innate emerald environs of Prakashpuram Shanbajanoor. This three Star retreat offers forty valley-facing accommodations along with 24*7 room service. Tourists can allure their experience blossoms to some delectable delights which are offered at cuisine eatery named Salt-n-Pepper.

Address: Silver Castle Resort, Prakashpuram Shanbajanoor, Kodaikannal, Kodaikanal – 624101

The Carlton

The Carlton is well decorated retreat positioned in Kodaikanal at striking hill resort in the Indian State of Tamil Nadu. The Carlton is only five star hill hotel at the rim of lake.

Address: The Carlton, Lake Road, Kodaikanal - 624101

Get Around

Bus

As there are number of transport tourist can choose for. Bus takes a trip from Kodaikanal foothills to chief hill station. The charges in Kodaikanal vary around 10 rupees to 20 rupees, normally the charge always depending on category of journey.

Cycle

You can opt for Cycle as cycles are also obtainable in Kodaikanal for hire. Cycles are well favored by visitors and locals. Alleges for hiring a bike will near around 300 rupees to 350 rupees. Those are normally favored form of journey.

On Foot

At the time of travelling within Kodaikanal, you can walk to and fro for watching side view. It is the recompense of spending holiday in Kodaikanal.

Get Out

Thekkady- 154 km

Thekkady is the imperative visitor destination, which is positioned at Idduki. Thekkady is centrally positioned160 miles away from Thiruvananthapuram also it is famous for wildlife conservation.

Kanyakumari- 285 km

Kanyakumari is the most striking places in India. It is recognized as Cape Comorin, Kanyakumari is packed with lots of attractive and striking visitor magnetism.

Shopping

Khadi Emporium is one of the well known places for marketing.  Also Handloom supportive Shops, Travancore Crafts Work, Kurinji Mini Supermarket, Government Sales Emporium, Kurinji Mini Supermarket also Spencer and Company are some famous shopping places.

Kodaikanal is gifted with some of classy amenities of nature so one can buys for natural oils also herbs, because these are originate in bounty in Kodaikanal. Embroidery work, Jewelry, superb needlework, home-produced chocolates, shawls, Kodai Cheese, balmy cloths, desiccated flowers, Jams and jelly, Brown bread, Peanut Butter, Eucalyptus oils are some most popular shopping item.

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