Hi Friends, There are more famous Best Visiting places in Kodaikanal.
Yes friends, come and see this beautiful romantic hill station in Tamil Nadu, Kodaikanal, you definitely won’t be able to live without humming this song. That is why Kodaikanal is considered a living example of beauty. People also call it as ‘Kodai’. The mesmerizing greenery, blue clouds flying down from the peaks and the shrill Pangadandia make the tourists come here crazy.
This tourist destination of South India has been changed to “Princess Hill Station”. Kodaikanal Hill Station honeymooners and passionate bikers are very popular among them. If you also want to go for a trip to Kodaikanal Hill Station, then read this article of ours completely –
Best Time To Visit in Kodaikanal
The best time to visit Kodaikanal is considered to be from October to March. However, the period from April to June is also suitable for visiting Kodaikanal.
How to Reach in Kodaikanal
By Air: If you have chosen the air route to travel to Kodaikanal, then let us tell you that the nearest airport to Kodaikanal is Madurai Airport. Which are located at a distance of about 79 km. From the airport you will reach Kodaikanal by local means here.
By Road:If you have chosen the road to go to Kodaikanal, then let us tell you that you can easily go on a trip to Kodaikanal via bus.
By Train: Talking about the railway station, Kodai Road is the nearest railway station which is 95 km from this beautiful hill station and this railway station is connected to cities like Madurai and Trichy. Exiting the railway station, you can reach Kodaikanal via bus or taxi. If you want, you can travel further from here by road to Madurai Junction railway station.
Best Visiting Places in Kodaikanal
1. Kodaikanal Lake
Kodaikanal lake This beautiful Sitaranuma lake is the center of tourist attraction. It is spread over about 24 hectares. Here you can enjoy boating as well as enjoy horse riding. You can also take rest in the charming litigants here.
2. Coaker's Walk
Coakers Walk This Coaker’s Walk is so beautiful that the tourists here reach its height and admire the beauty of its slope. Indeed, the joy of seeing its beauty from above is hardly anywhere.
3. Pillar's Rock
This hill is 122 meters high is called ‘Pillar Rocks’. There are many caves in this hill which attract tourists to them, this is a great place to have a picnic. Getting down through the caves from the height of this hill is nothing short of exciting.
4. Kurinji Andavar Temple
Kurinji Andavar Temple is dedicated to Lord Murugan. Here, you will not be able to come and visit the temple without capturing the beautiful views around it. The Kurinji Andavar temple is also famous among tourists. This temple further enhances the pride of the place. This temple is constructed at a total distance of 3 km from Kodaikanal lake.
5. Perumal Peak
Perumal peak has an untold history of tourist destinations in Kodaikanal. Local residents believe that earlier this peak was in the form of an active volcano but it has been dormant for the last 1,000 years. Tourists also like to visit this peak because it is the highest peak of this mountain. Adventure people come to this place and love biking.
6. Silver Cascade Falls
When this waterfall falls from top to bottom, it looks like silver is pouring from the sky. The water here feels like silver at once. Tourists will be seen playing with water under this waterfall. Sometimes they are adamant with the showers, sometimes they want to face the water under the water in their fists.
7. Green Valley View
If you are coming for a trip to Kodaikanal, then do not forget to come to Green Valley View because there is a Vayagah dam nearby where the beautiful views will mesmerize you. This bus will be at a distance of 5 kilometers from Kodaikanal lake but by coming here all your tiredness will be over.
8. Berijam Lake
During the trip to Kodaikanal Hill Station, you must also visit Berijam Lake. This lake, hidden in the middle of a dense forest, is known for photography, bird watching and chilling. Fish will be seen entertaining you on the banks of the river.
9. Telescope House
Tourists come here to see the beautiful captivating views of Kodaikanal with the help of binoculars. The spectacular view of Kodaikanal from the telescope can be seen very close to the eyes. Here one can see the best views of Kodaikanal.
10. Bryant Park
Bryant Park is half a kilometer east of the bus stand. The park is a well-preserved botanical garden. The name of the park is H.D. It is named after Bryant, who was a forest officer and he planned and built the park in 1908. The park has a wide variety of shrubs, trees and cactus. During the peak season, this place fills with colorful flowers. The place has a Eucalyptus tree and a Bodhi tree since 1857, due to which the place also has religious significance. The park also organizes a horticultural exhibition every year during the peak season. There is a very low fee for entering the park.
11. Dolphin's Nose Point
Dolphin nose point is an important tourist destination among the major tourist destinations of Kodaikanal. The dolphin nose is a rock shaped like a nose. These tourist places are very popular for trekking. The charming view of Catherine Falls is seen here. However, it is a dangerous route because one has to go back up the same route, which also becomes a lesson of trouble for some people.
12. Solar Observatory
One of the attractions of Kodaikanal is the Kodaikanal Solar Observatory located near the Rose Garden in Palani Hills. The Kodaikanal Solar Observatory has been constructed in such a way that it can be used in the study of solar activities.
13. Thalair Falls
Thaliar Falls is an attractive waterfall in the places of interest in Kodaikanal. Which falls below a height of about 297 meters and presents a beautiful sight for tourists. This famous waterfall of Tamil Nadu is one of the few waterfalls.
14. Pine Forest
Kodaikanal Pine Forest is a beautiful place to visit in Kodaikanal, which looks like a painting. The entire ambience is visible with its attractive colors. After coming here, it seems as if you have come to some other planet.
15. Lake View Point
Lake view point is a great destination in the famous places of Kodaikanal. Tourists enjoy photography at this place. From here you can have an aerial view of Kodaikanal Lake. Lago is very fond of drinking delicious tea here. Due to being in the midst of many attractive tourist places, tourists prefer to spend some time here. You must also visit this delightful place once.
16. Vattakanal Falls
Vattakanal Falls is one of the major tourist destinations of Kodaikanal and its extensive white beauty compels tourists to spend some time in Kodaikanal. You can enjoy bathing in this waterfall and can also go for a walk on the nearby mountains. Located about 3 kilometers from Kodaikanal Lake, this waterfall is absolutely free and is ready for tourists for 24 hours.
17. Kukkal Caves
Kukkal caves are known to be the shelters of the Paliyar tribes to see in Kodaikanal. The walls inside the cave are filled with many paintings which are proof of the presence of the Adivasis. This place is situated on the highest peak of the mountain range.
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