In a state where
scenery and terrain is perhaps more varied than in any other
part of the country, where the forested slopes of the majestic
hills of the western ghats vie with the magnificent beaches
of the Coromandel coast, it is indeed difficult to decide
which is the best feature of multi-faceted Tamil Nadu.
Located 120 kms away from Madurai, Kodaikkanal is
a beautiful hill station and is at an altitude of 2133m
on the southern tip of the upper Palani hills in the Western
ghats. Kodaikkanal has a bracing climate where temperature
do not vary much from summer to winter. Fruits like plums
and plantains grow abundantly on the wooded slopes apart
from a wide variety of flowers, among which is the famous
Kurinji flower which blooms once in twelve years.
Kodai's most enchanting sights include the star shaped lake,
spread over an area of 24 hectares where fishing allowed
and boating facilities are available; one of the world's
oldest Solar Observatories that was built in 1899; and the
Orchidorium at the Sacred Heart College where about 300
species of orchids can be seen. There are also a number
of picturesque walks like Coaker's Walk and Priest's Walk.
Kodai's best view points are Pillar Rocks, and Green Valley
View. Bear Shola Falls, Silver Cascade, Fairy Falls and
Glen Falls are popular with picnickers while the Perumal
Peak is a favourite with trekkers. The Kurinji Andavar temple
3.2 kms away is dedicated to Lord Subramanya.
South
India Tour Packages
Best of Karnataka Tour (Duration
: 8 Days)
(Mumbai - Bangalore - Mysore - Hassan - Bangalore -
Mumbai)
