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Major Tourist
Attractions of Kodaikanal
Berijam Lake
A great spot for those who wish to live secluded, amidst
refreshing as well as charming setting of mother nature.
Only a few kilometers from Kodai, this calm and soothing
lake is a reservoir of witching fauna. This star shaped
lake is famous for its pure water. You may need to take
permit from Forest Department 24hrs in advance.
Kodaikanal Trekking
Head for Kodaikanal in the 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.
Dolphin's Nose
It is a 10 km hike to Dolphin’s Nose (described earlier).
Continue on the well-beaten path to Vellagavi. Just before
entering the village and before th small school, is a path
to the right which will take you down to Kumbakarai or
Tope, as it’s familiarly known. This hike can take
anything from three to six hours, depending on how fit you
are.
Kukal Cave
Located at a distance of 40 kms from Kodaikanal, it is
another place for trekking. Perched among tall mountains,
beautiful lakes, virgin forests and colonial legacy laced
buildings, Kodaikanal is an experience one would cherish
for the rest of their lives.
Getting There
By Air: The nearest airport is Madurai, 120 km
away. It is well connected to other airports, especially
Chennai.
By Rail: The nearest railhead is Kodai Railway
Station, which is 80 km away.
By Road: Kodaikanal is connected by road with
important towns. tourist places in India would help you in
arranging for A/C or non-A/C four-wheel vehicles with
chauffeur. Our drivers are intelligent, proficient in
English and well aware of happenings around them.
Accommodation
Kodaikanal offers good accommodation facilities to the
tourists. The TTDC-run Hotel Tamilnadu on Fern Hill Road
and Carlton Hotel, near the Lake Road, are two top-end
hotels. Hotel Clifton, Hotel Garden Manor, Yagappa
International Tourist Lodge, Kohinoor Circuit House, etc.,
are some other hotels where comfortable accommodation is
provided to tourists.
Luxury Holiday India offers information on Kodaikanal
in Tamil Nadu India and online Booking facility of
Kodaikanal in Tamil Nadu India.
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