Kodaikanal is one of the most beautiful, serene and picturesque hill stations in south India, located on the southern ridge of the Palani Hills in the Western Ghats in Tamil Nadu. Situated at an altitude of 6,854 ft above sea level, Kodaikanal is a very quite and charming hill resort. Also known as Kodai, it's famous for its lovely starfish-shaped lake, undulating wooded hill slopes and enchanting waterfalls and the place is a hot favorite with holidayers and honeymooners. Kodai becomes a small paradise when the bluish purple Neel Kurinji (Strobilanthus Kunthanus) flowers on the slopes, giving the hills a unique blue-purple sheen. Visit and explore this enchanting hill station of south India on your Kodaikanal Tour with India Tours and Packages. We assure that your south India Tour would be a lifetime holiday experience for you.



Places to see

Kodaikanal is known for its 16-Sigths-Tour. The major tourists attractions of Kodaikanal include the Kodai Lake, Fairy Falls, Coaker's Walk, Bryant Park, Kodai Astrophysical Observatory, Bear Shola Falls, Kurinji Andavar Temple, Pillar Rocks, Green Valley View and Silver Cascade. You can also enjoy customary boat-ride or a horse-ride to explore the enchanting Kodai hill resort. Kodaikanal also offers exciting opportunities for Trekkers. There are about 17 beautiful trekking routes of varying lengths, as outlined in a pamphlet available at the District Forest Office. Kodaikanal also has a lovely golf course, where one can enjoy golf, amidst picture perfect surroundings.
 

By Air : Madurai (120 km) is the nearest airport form Kodaikanal, which connects it to Chennai and Mumbai.
By Rail : Kodai Road (89 km) is the nearest railhead from the town, which connects it to major cities of India.
By Road : Kodaikanal is well connected by road with major cities of Tamil Nadu. Regular buses operate between Kodai and Palani, Kodai Road railway station, Madurai, Coimbatore and Chennai.