Desperately seeking escape from torchurous heat of Southern Plains, Americans and Britishers were relieved after going through the reports of Lt. B.S. Ward. He was the first European to visit Kodaikanal in the year 1821. Located amidst the folds of the verdant Pali hills, Kodaikanal acts in a way as a cold chilled glass of water does to a thirsty fellow in a hot summer day. The magical effect of this serene hill station leaves everyone mesmerized. Wooded slopes, mighty rocks, enhancing waterfalls and a beautiful lake, all add to the charm of this hill station.

The breathtaking views of morning mist over mountains rising high in the sky like clouds of smoke and glittering waterfalls are the impressions that last for ever. Truly, it is an ideal place to spend your holiday as there will be sheer pleasure!

What one can see in Kodaikanal

» Thalaiyar Falls
» Bear Shola Falls
» Pambar Falls
» Silver cascade
» Boat House in the Lake
» Coaker's walk
» Kukkal Caves
» Devil's Kitchen
» Vembadi Peak
» Solar Astrophysical Observatory
» Pillar Rocks
» Suicide Point
» Dolmen Circle
» Dolphins Nose
» Bryant Park

What one can do in Kodaikanal

Kodaikanal has something to offer everyone: Trekkers, Shoppers, Sports lovers etc. One can head for Palani Hills for small-time trekking. You can take short treks and hikes to tourist spots close by as well to local viewpoints. Overnight treks are also possible here where one can spend a night at a local village.

The famous places to shop in Kodaikanal are the Khadi Emporium, Handloom Co-operative Stores and Travancore Crafts Work, Government Sales Emporium, Kurinji Mini Supermarket, Spencer and Company.

The Golf Club is located 5-km from the Kodaikanal Lake. Boating and Angling facilities are available at the Kodaikanal Lake. Picturesque trek routes are available in and around Kodaikanal.

How to reach Kodaikanal

One can alight at Madurai Airport, Coimbatore Airport or Trichy Airport. Many Passenger trains pass through Kodaikanal road. The nearest train stations are Palani to the north (on the Coimbatore-Madurai-Rameshwaram line), and Kodai Road on the Madurai-Trichy-Chennai line to the east. Both are about three hours by bus. Kodaikanal is connected by Road with all important towns. Regular bus services are available from Kodaikanal to Madurai, Palani, Kodai Road, Theni, Dindigul, Thiruchirappalli, Kumuli, Bangalore and Coimbatore.