Kodai Kodaikanal – Princess of Hill Stations – How to get here? |
05.06.08 |
Kodaikanal is located in the southern part of the central area of the Palani Hills, in the Western Ghats. It is situated at an altitude of about 2,133- meters in height and it covers an area of 21.45 square kilometers. It was established by American missionaries in 1845 as a place of refuge from the heat of the plains. This town is famously known as a tourist spot and a honeymooner’s paradise. Its natural beauty, breathtaking imageries and pleasant climate has attracted people from all over.
Kodaikanal can be quickly reached from Madurai which is the closest to the hill - just 135 kilometers from Madurai. It can also be reached from cities like Trichy (200 kilometers) and Coimbatoire (170 kilometers). In case of train travel, the closest railway stations are Palani Railway Station (64 kilometers and situated north of Kodaikanal, and Dindigul Railway Junction (100 kilometers and situated east of Kodaikanal) east. Currently there is a short-cut road available from Periyakulam to Kodaikanal via Kumbakarai, but it is yet to be completed.
Those intending to travel by car or bus to Kodaikanal, will find the best ride to be one that takes them across the Western Ghats. The Ghats is a place of scenic natural beauty and what better way to experience this than through a travel down the long winding road, which gives a breathtaking view of its awesome beauty.
Coolest place Kodaikanal |
20.07.06 |
Kodaikanal is located in Dindugal district and is a good hill station in Tamil Nadu. It is accessible by road from the nearby cities of Madurai and Palani. This hill station was first founded by a British and then as time went many houses and buildings were built up by the British. Then it was converted into a tourist location in the 20th century. The climate of Kodaikanal is very pleasant all the year round but most of the tourists pour into the city during the flower festival organized in the summer season. The Lake in Kodaikanal is situated in the heart of the city of around 24 hectare and surrounded on all the sides by road that is about 8kms distance. Horse rides and cycling are the best ways to go round the Lake. They are available in plenty near the Lake. Near to the Lake is the Bryant Park well known for the flower show. There are a lot of flora varieties in the Park. The Coaker’s walk was founded by Er.Coaker in 1872 that is now well developed. There is a telescope set up for tourists to view the beautiful landscape below. The famous temple on the hill is the Kurinji Andavar temple dedicated to Lord Subramanya from where the Palani hills can be viewed. Other places of interest on the hill are the Berijam Lake, the Pillars rock, the Silent valley view, the Chettiar Park and the Observatory.
