Kodaikanal is a hill station located in the district of Dindigul,Tamilnadu. It is also said that the name originated from two tamil word "kodai" and "kanal" meaning "place to visit in summer".As the name says it is a very good place to visit in the month of april and may(Summer season).
Places you should never miss!!
1)Kodaikanal lake: The important place to visit in kodaikanal is the kodaikanal lake.It has its own scenic beauty and a boating at this place is always awesome.I’m sure You’ll surely enjoy it.The boating cost will be Rs.100/- and Rs.150/-(I’m just mentioning the cost when we went).
Reviews by different set of people:
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Kodaikanal is a tidy place, and the people maintain it. Plastic carry bags are prohibited and you'll not even find it in shops.
Places you should never miss!!
1)Kodaikanal lake: The important place to visit in kodaikanal is the kodaikanal lake.It has its own scenic beauty and a boating at this place is always awesome.I’m sure You’ll surely enjoy it.The boating cost will be Rs.100/- and Rs.150/-(I’m just mentioning the cost when we went).
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| Kodaikanal Lake |
- THe carlton has its very own private boat house and boats...excellent boat men who even teach us how to row and totally safe with life jackets etc...(person from Bengaluru)
- It is good to enjoy boating in this lake. Surrounded with lot of greenery and mountains. Please do not miss.(person from Ahmedabad)
2)Berijam Lake:
A wonderful place for nature lovers.You'll get to see hills and greenish things all over.You'll be charged
Rs.100/-
per head as entrance fee.
The lake is 25 KM away from Kodai. You need a forest permit to enter the area. You need to hire a taxi or have vehicle of your own. There are a few good view points and you are lucky if they are not covered by myst. The lake itself is pristine, large. No activities allowed in the lake.
The lake is 25 KM away from Kodai. You need a forest permit to enter the area. You need to hire a taxi or have vehicle of your own. There are a few good view points and you are lucky if they are not covered by myst. The lake itself is pristine, large. No activities allowed in the lake.
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| Berijam lake |
Reviews:
Lake is situated in middle of jungle offering peaceful and serene atmosphere surrounded by pine trees. Lovely place to sit and enjoy nature..
3)Pillar rocks: Not a great place but a good one.You can see nice formation of clouds.
Entry:free
Lake is situated in middle of jungle offering peaceful and serene atmosphere surrounded by pine trees. Lovely place to sit and enjoy nature..
3)Pillar rocks: Not a great place but a good one.You can see nice formation of clouds.
Entry:free
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| Pillar rocks |
Reviews:
This is a natural scenic beauty. The view of several adjoining rocks is great. The view of deep valley is also scenic. Small shops selling eatbles, forset products, handicraft articles. It was good to watch.
4)Coakers Walk:
A 1 km walk where you can witness the beauty of Kodaikanal.
Entry fees:
10/-
per person
Telescope:
20/-
per person
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| Coakers walk |
Reviews:
Felt like on 9th cloud...amazing view...me and my husband went there on our first anniversary...we had a romantic walk.(From Bhopal).
5)Guna cave:
Kamal Haasan's famous movie "Guna" shooting took place here.So, it is named Guna cave.But, the shooting spot is now closed as it is dangerous.So, now you can just take photos near trees.If your going in a hurry you can skip this spot.
Noting gr8.
Entry fees:may be
rs.10/-(dont remember)
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| Guna Cave |
Reviews:
This used to be open before for public. Now you can only walk to the entry and return.
6)Bear Shola falls:
This is a beautiful water fall that falls from quite some height.
Place is surrounded by mountains on 3 sides with thick forests. Sometimes we can see Bison's roaming around.
Entry fees:
free |
| Bear shola falls |
Reviews:
The entry is through a gate and need to walk for 20 minutes to reach the waterfalls through the jungle. When we went there was very less water but the breathtaking view of long eucalyptuses trees on the way was a nice experience.
7)Pine forest:
A place where you can take good snaps of dense forest.Looks like a dense forest which you might have seen in a movie.
8)Bryant Park:
You can see a wide variety of flowers and plants, but check when the season is getting started.
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| Pine forest |
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| Bryant park |
9)Suicide Point:
You'll get a good glimpse of valley,hills and clouds. Also called "green valley view".
Entry fees:
free
10)Dolphin's nose: You have to walk almost 2 to 3 kms to reach this place. The view is very good.
Reviews:
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| Suicide point |
10)Dolphin's nose: You have to walk almost 2 to 3 kms to reach this place. The view is very good.
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| Dolphin's nose |
- The route to the place is adventurous but beware of monkeys.
- very good view.
Other places:
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Kurinji Andavar Temple.
- Poombarai Village View.
- Mannavanur Lake.
- Lake View point.
- Shembaganur museum of national history.
- Astrophysical observatory.
- Vattakanal falls.
- Chocolate factory.
- Central church.
- Silver cascade waterfalls.
12 Things that you should not forget while going to Kodaikanal:
1. Plan which place to visit first: Plan which place you have to visit first and in which order you have to go, so that you can cover all places. Use google map and find the distances between places.
2. Check your vehicle:If your going in a private car or van, check the fuel, air and condition of the vehicle before leaving. Get contact of some mechanical shop nearby, so in emergency situation it will be helpful.
3. Cloths that can withstand chill weather: Pack some sweater/jacket, blanket, scarf/cap, gloves, socks, good shoes. Add some other cloths that are essential for you.
4. Proofs: Id card, some documents(if your going in a private vehicle).
5. Creams and Medicines: Lip balm, vaseline, skin cream, moisturizers and tablets.
6. Warm water: Better to drink warm water.
7. Capture memories: Camera, camera charger, mobile phone, phone charger, memory card(if needed).
8. Bargain: In kodaikanal, if your thinking to buy something, try to bargain.
9. Do not miss native tea and coffee.
10. Boating: Don't miss lake boating.
11. Beware of snakes and leeches: If your going inside a tea plantation be careful, it may be homes for many snakes and leeches.
12. Don't miss home made chocolates.
Hospitals in Kodaikanal:
Van Allen hospital
This is one of the best hospital in kodaikanal with positive reviews. Moreover in Kodaikanal hospitals are very minimum in number.
1. Plan which place to visit first: Plan which place you have to visit first and in which order you have to go, so that you can cover all places. Use google map and find the distances between places.
2. Check your vehicle:If your going in a private car or van, check the fuel, air and condition of the vehicle before leaving. Get contact of some mechanical shop nearby, so in emergency situation it will be helpful.
3. Cloths that can withstand chill weather: Pack some sweater/jacket, blanket, scarf/cap, gloves, socks, good shoes. Add some other cloths that are essential for you.
4. Proofs: Id card, some documents(if your going in a private vehicle).
5. Creams and Medicines: Lip balm, vaseline, skin cream, moisturizers and tablets.
6. Warm water: Better to drink warm water.
7. Capture memories: Camera, camera charger, mobile phone, phone charger, memory card(if needed).
8. Bargain: In kodaikanal, if your thinking to buy something, try to bargain.
9. Do not miss native tea and coffee.
10. Boating: Don't miss lake boating.
11. Beware of snakes and leeches: If your going inside a tea plantation be careful, it may be homes for many snakes and leeches.
12. Don't miss home made chocolates.
Hospitals in Kodaikanal:
Van Allen hospital
This is one of the best hospital in kodaikanal with positive reviews. Moreover in Kodaikanal hospitals are very minimum in number.
High Rated hotels:
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| Hill Country Kodai |
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| The Carlton,Kodaikanal |
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| Le poshe by Sparsa |
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