Kodaikanal – The Princess Of Southern Hill Stations
Kodaikanal – The Princess Of Southern Hill Stations
Literally translating into “the gift of the forests”, Kodaikanal is one of the richest blessings of nature that the state of Tamil Nadu has received. Lush forests encircled by the hills, and filled with cascading waterfalls and pillar formations, Kodaikanal is undoubtedly one of the best places to visit in India before you die.
Best time to visit: September to May
How to reach
• By air: Located at a distance of about 120 km, Madurai airport is the nearest airstrip to Kodaikanal.
• By rail: The railway station of Kodai Road is the nearest railhead to Kodaikanal at a distance of 100 km.
• By road: Kodaikanal has frequent bus services from the nearby cities Ooty, Coimbatore, Madurai, Trichy, Bangalore, Chennai, and Kochi.
Attractions: Pillars Rocks, Kodai Lake, Coakers Walk, Green Valley View, Bear Shola Falls, Devil’s Kitchen, Dolphin’s Nose, Bryant Park, and Berijam Lake.
Average Temperature: 16.3-degree celsius