India /Tamil Nadu /Ramanathapuram /Rameshwaram

Solar Physical Observatory/Astrophysical Observatory is located on the southern tip of the Palni Hills 4 km from Kodaikanal town, Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu state, India.Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Solar Physical Observatory or Astrophysical Observatory, situated at the highest point of Kodaikanal, is established in 1899. This observatory is a part of Indian Institute of Astrophysics. Main attraction of Solar Physical Observatory is its Astronomy museum. The Evershed effect was first detected at this observatory in January 1909. Solar data collected by the lab is the oldest continuous series of its kind in India. Precise observations of the equatorial electrojet are made here due to the unique geographic location of Kodaikanal.Ionospheric soundings, geomagnetic, F region vertical drift and surface observations are made here regularly and summaries of the data obtained are sent to national IMD and global WMO GAW data centers.

HistoryEdit

The Solar Observatory or Astrophysical Observatory is owned and operated by Indian Institute of Astrophysics. The Evershed effect was first detected at this observatory in January 1909. Solar data collected by the lab is the oldest continuous series of its kind in India. Precise observations of the equatorial electrojet are made here due to the unique geographic location of Kodaikanal. Lonospheric soundings, geomagnetic, F region vertical drift and surface observations are made here regularly and summaries of the data obtained are sent to national IMD and global WMO GAW data centers

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A.

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

October to May

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1-2 hours

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A

Kids Rs. : N.A

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A

Kids Rs. : N.A

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A

Video Camera Rs. : N.A

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Taxis are available for local transportation. Pandayan Roadways Corporation arranges sightseeing trips on demand.

Bus : Tourist bus services are plenty to reach Kodaikanal from Madurai (Rs 400), Coimbatore (Rs 500), Bangalore (Rs 600), Trichy (Rs 450) and Chennai (Rs 550). Tourist service providers offer many deluxe, A/C luxurious buses to Kodaikanal at a rate of nearly Rs 3 to Rs 4 per km.

Train : The nearest Railway station is Kodai road, which is about 80 km away from Kodaikanal. Coimbatore junction is the major rail head which is well connected to cities like Delhi (Kerala Exp), Kolkata (Guwahati Exp), Chennai (Duronto Exp) and Bangalore (Bangalore Exp) along with various other small and big cities across the country.

Air : Nearest airport to Kodaikanal is Madurai airport which is at a distance of 120 km from the city. Madurai is air connected to Chennai and Coimbatore. Coimbatore is the nearest major airport which is connected to many cities in India and the world.

Others : There are no auto rickshaws, Cycles are also available in Kodaikanal for rent, and these are much preferred by tourists and locals alike. You can rent out a cycle or a bike for a day in order to travel around Kodaikanal and charges for renting a bike will be around Rs 300 to 350. This is the generally preferred mode of travel.

Things to CarryEdit

N.A

Safety / WarningEdit

N.A

HelplineEdit

• Police : 100
• Fire : 101
• Ambulance : 102

Gallery

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India /Tamil Nadu /Ramanathapuram /Rameshwaram

St Mary Church, Kodaikanal. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

N.A.

HistoryEdit

N.A.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A.

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

October to May

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1-2 hours

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A

Kids Rs. : N.A

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A

Kids Rs. : N.A

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A

Video Camera Rs. : N.A

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

• Astoria Veg. Restaurant ;  Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu 624101 ; Ph/M –  N.A ; Food Serve –  Indian

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Taxis are available for local transportation. Pandayan Roadways Corporation arranges sightseeing trips on demand.

Bus : Tourist bus services are plenty to reach Kodaikanal from Madurai (Rs 400), Coimbatore (Rs 500), Bangalore (Rs 600), Trichy (Rs 450) and Chennai (Rs 550). Tourist service providers offer many deluxe, A/C luxurious buses to Kodaikanal at a rate of nearly Rs 3 to Rs 4 per km.

Train : The nearest Railway station is Kodai road, which is about 80 km away from Kodaikanal. Coimbatore junction is the major rail head which is well connected to cities like Delhi (Kerala Exp), Kolkata (Guwahati Exp), Chennai (Duronto Exp) and Bangalore (Bangalore Exp) along with various other small and big cities across the country.

Air : Nearest airport to Kodaikanal is Madurai airport which is at a distance of 120 km from the city. Madurai is air connected to Chennai and Coimbatore. Coimbatore is the nearest major airport which is connected to many cities in India and the world.

Others : There are no auto rickshaws, Cycles are also available in Kodaikanal for rent, and these are much preferred by tourists and locals alike. You can rent out a cycle or a bike for a day in order to travel around Kodaikanal and charges for renting a bike will be around Rs 300 to 350. This is the generally preferred mode of travel.

Things to CarryEdit

N.A

Safety / WarningEdit

N.A

HelplineEdit

• Police : 100
• Fire : 101
• Ambulance : 102

Gallery

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India /Tamil Nadu /Dindigul /Kodaikanal

St Peter Church, Kodaikanal Edit

Detail InformationEdit

N.A.

HistoryEdit

N.A.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

9.00 AM – 7.00 PM

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

October to May

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1-2 hours

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A

Kids Rs. : N.A

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A

Kids Rs. : N.A

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A

Video Camera Rs. : N.A

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

• Astoria Veg. Restaurant ;  Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu 624102 ; Ph/M –  N.A ; Food Serve –  Indian

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Taxis are available for local transportation. Pandayan Roadways Corporation arranges sightseeing trips on demand.

Bus : Tourist bus services are plenty to reach Kodaikanal from Madurai (Rs 400), Coimbatore (Rs 500), Bangalore (Rs 600), Trichy (Rs 450) and Chennai (Rs 550). Tourist service providers offer many deluxe, A/C luxurious buses to Kodaikanal at a rate of nearly Rs 3 to Rs 4 per km.

Train : The nearest Railway station is Kodai road, which is about 80 km away from Kodaikanal. Coimbatore junction is the major rail head which is well connected to cities like Delhi (Kerala Exp), Kolkata (Guwahati Exp), Chennai (Duronto Exp) and Bangalore (Bangalore Exp) along with various other small and big cities across the country.

Air : Nearest airport to Kodaikanal is Madurai airport which is at a distance of 120 km from the city. Madurai is air connected to Chennai and Coimbatore. Coimbatore is the nearest major airport which is connected to many cities in India and the world.

Others : There are no auto rickshaws, Cycles are also available in Kodaikanal for rent, and these are much preferred by tourists and locals alike. You can rent out a cycle or a bike for a day in order to travel around Kodaikanal and charges for renting a bike will be around Rs 300 to 350. This is the generally preferred mode of travel.

Things to CarryEdit

N.A

Safety / WarningEdit

N.A

HelplineEdit

• Police : 100
• Fire : 101
• Ambulance : 102

Gallery

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India /Tamil Nadu /Dindigul /Kodaikanal

Dolmen Circle located in proximity to Parvatha Vihar and the Pannikadu village, near Apple Research Station, near Fairy Fall Road, Kodaikanal. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Dolmen Circle, is one of the major attractions of the destination. The hill station of Kodaikanal has marked a place for itself on anthropology map, because of the presence of pre historic remains, which date back to 5,000 BC. These pre historic remains are the burial and dwelling places of people belonging to the Stone Age and Iron Age, which are known as dolmens and kistavens. The dolmen is made up of two large erect stone slabs, which are topped by larger flat slab. Many dolmens were destroyed, however at present they can be seen intact in two places namely Perumal Peak and Shenbaganur Museum.

HistoryEdit

The Dolmen Circle is a famous anthropological site in Kodaikanal. Exploring this attraction would give you a detailed insight into the lives of pre-historic men who resided in Kodaikanal. Here, you can find many important excavated artefacts, including copper and brass ornaments.

Must SeeEdit

Popular

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A.

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

October to May

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1-2 hours

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A

Kids Rs. : N.A

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A

Kids Rs. : N.A

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A

Video Camera Rs. : N.A

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Taxis are available for local transportation. Pandayan Roadways Corporation arranges sightseeing trips on demand.

Bus : Tourist bus services are plenty to reach Kodaikanal from Madurai (Rs 400), Coimbatore (Rs 500), Bangalore (Rs 600), Trichy (Rs 450) and Chennai (Rs 550). Tourist service providers offer many deluxe, A/C luxurious buses to Kodaikanal at a rate of nearly Rs 3 to Rs 4 per km.

Train : The nearest Railway station is Kodai road, which is about 80 km away from Kodaikanal. Coimbatore junction is the major rail head which is well connected to cities like Delhi (Kerala Exp), Kolkata (Guwahati Exp), Chennai (Duronto Exp) and Bangalore (Bangalore Exp) along with various other small and big cities across the country.

Air : Nearest airport to Kodaikanal is Madurai airport which is at a distance of 120 km from the city. Madurai is air connected to Chennai and Coimbatore. Coimbatore is the nearest major airport which is connected to many cities in India and the world.

Others : There are no auto rickshaws, Cycles are also available in Kodaikanal for rent, and these are much preferred by tourists and locals alike. You can rent out a cycle or a bike for a day in order to travel around Kodaikanal and charges for renting a bike will be around Rs 300 to 350. This is the generally preferred mode of travel.

Things to CarryEdit

N.A

Safety / WarningEdit

N.A

HelplineEdit

• Police : 100
• Fire : 101
• Ambulance : 102

Gallery

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India /Tamil Nadu /Dindigul /Kodaikanal

Club Road, Near Coaker’s Walk, Kodaikanal. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Christ the King Church or the the Union Church is a heritage site located near the Bryant park and Coaker’s Walk in Kodaikanal.More than 100 years old from the colonial era , the interiors of this CSI Church have traditional wooden roof with colonial benches. Much beautiful from outside, this church too is built of stone and granite with stained glass like as many other churches from the British age. Christ the King Church is a highly sacred shrine situated near the Coakers Walk in Kodaikanal. The church is open to all and is visited by tourists and worshippers as well.

HistoryEdit

Christ the King Church, building of this church was built by American Madurai Mission in 1895. Previously known as the Union Church, this Protestant Church from the colonial period has a clear influence of colonial architecture. Christ the King Church is a typical example of Gothic architecture and is made of granite. A series of stained glasses adorns the windows of the church and wooden chairs are placed in front of the altar. The main altar has a beautiful image of Lord Jesus.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

06:30 am – 12:00 pm
03:00 pm – 08:30 pm

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

October to May

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1-2 hours

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A

Kids Rs. : N.A

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A

Kids Rs. : N.A

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A

Video Camera Rs. : N.A

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

• Al Baiq Family Restaurant ;  No. 5/35, Laws Ghat Road, Kodaikanal. ; Ph/M –  04542 245 786 ; Food Serve –  Indian

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Taxis are available for local transportation. Pandayan Roadways Corporation arranges sightseeing trips on demand.

Bus : Tourist bus services are plenty to reach Kodaikanal from Madurai (Rs 400), Coimbatore (Rs 500), Bangalore (Rs 600), Trichy (Rs 450) and Chennai (Rs 550). Tourist service providers offer many deluxe, A/C luxurious buses to Kodaikanal at a rate of nearly Rs 3 to Rs 4 per km.

Train : The nearest Railway station is Kodai road, which is about 80 km away from Kodaikanal. Coimbatore junction is the major rail head which is well connected to cities like Delhi (Kerala Exp), Kolkata (Guwahati Exp), Chennai (Duronto Exp) and Bangalore (Bangalore Exp) along with various other small and big cities across the country.

Air : Nearest airport to Kodaikanal is Madurai airport which is at a distance of 120 km from the city. Madurai is air connected to Chennai and Coimbatore. Coimbatore is the nearest major airport which is connected to many cities in India and the world.

Others : There are no auto rickshaws, Cycles are also available in Kodaikanal for rent, and these are much preferred by tourists and locals alike. You can rent out a cycle or a bike for a day in order to travel around Kodaikanal and charges for renting a bike will be around Rs 300 to 350. This is the generally preferred mode of travel.

Things to CarryEdit

N.A

Safety / WarningEdit

N.A

HelplineEdit

• Police : 100
• Fire : 101
• Ambulance : 102

Gallery

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India /Tamil Nadu /Dindigul /Kodaikanal

Wax Museum, near Suicide Point (Pillar Rock Road), Kodaikanal. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Wax Museum Recently opened wax museum is situated near Green Valley View/Suicide Point. The Museum has the usual wax statues of famous people, religious leaders, tribal way of life and so on.

HistoryEdit

N.A

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A.

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

October to May

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1-2 hours

Ticket Required : Yes Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : Rs. 10 per person

Kids Rs. : Rs. 10 per person

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : Rs. 10 per person

Kids Rs. : Rs. 10 per person

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A

Video Camera Rs. : N.A

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Taxis are available for local transportation. Pandayan Roadways Corporation arranges sightseeing trips on demand.

Bus : Tourist bus services are plenty to reach Kodaikanal from Madurai (Rs 400), Coimbatore (Rs 500), Bangalore (Rs 600), Trichy (Rs 450) and Chennai (Rs 550). Tourist service providers offer many deluxe, A/C luxurious buses to Kodaikanal at a rate of nearly Rs 3 to Rs 4 per km.

Train : The nearest Railway station is Kodai road, which is about 80 km away from Kodaikanal. Coimbatore junction is the major rail head which is well connected to cities like Delhi (Kerala Exp), Kolkata (Guwahati Exp), Chennai (Duronto Exp) and Bangalore (Bangalore Exp) along with various other small and big cities across the country.

Air : Nearest airport to Kodaikanal is Madurai airport which is at a distance of 120 km from the city. Madurai is air connected to Chennai and Coimbatore. Coimbatore is the nearest major airport which is connected to many cities in India and the world.

Others : There are no auto rickshaws, Cycles are also available in Kodaikanal for rent, and these are much preferred by tourists and locals alike. You can rent out a cycle or a bike for a day in order to travel around Kodaikanal and charges for renting a bike will be around Rs 300 to 350. This is the generally preferred mode of travel.

Things to CarryEdit

N.A

Safety / WarningEdit

N.A

HelplineEdit

• Police : 100
• Fire : 101
• Ambulance : 102

Gallery

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India /Tamil Nadu /Dindigul /Kodaikanal

Perumal Peak Western Ghat, Nilgiri Hills 11.3 Km from Kodaikanal, Kodaikanal. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Perumal Peak, is a preferred spot for trekking enthusiasts. The trekking path leading to the top of the peak is safe and is considered an easy trek, even for beginners. The trekking trail starts at Neutral Saddle near Perumal Mallai, a small village at the base of the peak. Though part of the forest area, there are no restrictions for hiking here and anyone can trek the peak without permission from the Forest Department. It takes about four hours to climb up and down the peak. The best time for trekking with the whole family is from the months January to May during which the weather remains pleasant. Trekking during monsoon can be fun, but risky due to leeches and essential precautionary measures have to be taken.

HistoryEdit

Perumal Peak, is an important tourist spot and paradise for trekking enthusiasts. Situated at an elevation of 2,440 m, it is the highest peak in Perumal Malai hill. Nestled in the Western Ghats, this peak offers an excellent view of Nilgiri Hills and the surrounding Western Ghats. According to few locals, the peak was once a volcano and it had stopped erupting 1000 years ago.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A.

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

October to May

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

4 hours

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A

Kids Rs. : N.A

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A

Kids Rs. : N.A

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A

Video Camera Rs. : N.A

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Taxis are available for local transportation. Pandayan Roadways Corporation arranges sightseeing trips on demand.

Bus : Tourist bus services are plenty to reach Kodaikanal from Madurai (Rs 400), Coimbatore (Rs 500), Bangalore (Rs 600), Trichy (Rs 450) and Chennai (Rs 550). Tourist service providers offer many deluxe, A/C luxurious buses to Kodaikanal at a rate of nearly Rs 3 to Rs 4 per km.

Train : The nearest Railway station is Kodai road, which is about 80 km away from Kodaikanal. Coimbatore junction is the major rail head which is well connected to cities like Delhi (Kerala Exp), Kolkata (Guwahati Exp), Chennai (Duronto Exp) and Bangalore (Bangalore Exp) along with various other small and big cities across the country.

Air : Nearest airport to Kodaikanal is Madurai airport which is at a distance of 120 km from the city. Madurai is air connected to Chennai and Coimbatore. Coimbatore is the nearest major airport which is connected to many cities in India and the world.

Others : There are no auto rickshaws, Cycles are also available in Kodaikanal for rent, and these are much preferred by tourists and locals alike. You can rent out a cycle or a bike for a day in order to travel around Kodaikanal and charges for renting a bike will be around Rs 300 to 350. This is the generally preferred mode of travel.

Things to CarryEdit

N.A

Safety / WarningEdit

N.A

HelplineEdit

• Police : 100
• Fire : 101
• Ambulance : 102

Gallery

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India /Tamil Nadu /Dindigul /Kodaikanal

Dolmen Circle located in proximity to Parvatha Vihar and the Pannikadu village, near Apple Research Station, near Fairy Fall Road, Kodaikanal. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Dolmen Circle, is one of the major attractions of the destination. The hill station of Kodaikanal has marked a place for itself on anthropology map, because of the presence of pre historic remains, which date back to 5,000 BC. These pre historic remains are the burial and dwelling places of people belonging to the Stone Age and Iron Age, which are known as dolmens and kistavens. The dolmen is made up of two large erect stone slabs, which are topped by larger flat slab. Many dolmens were destroyed, however at present they can be seen intact in two places namely Perumal Peak and Shenbaganur Museum.

HistoryEdit

The Dolmen Circle is a famous anthropological site in Kodaikanal. Exploring this attraction would give you a detailed insight into the lives of pre-historic men who resided in Kodaikanal. Here, you can find many important excavated artefacts, including copper and brass ornaments.

Must SeeEdit

Popular

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A.

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

October to May

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1-2 hours

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A

Kids Rs. : N.A

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A

Kids Rs. : N.A

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A

Video Camera Rs. : N.A

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Taxis are available for local transportation. Pandayan Roadways Corporation arranges sightseeing trips on demand.

Bus : Tourist bus services are plenty to reach Kodaikanal from Madurai (Rs 400), Coimbatore (Rs 500), Bangalore (Rs 600), Trichy (Rs 450) and Chennai (Rs 550). Tourist service providers offer many deluxe, A/C luxurious buses to Kodaikanal at a rate of nearly Rs 3 to Rs 4 per km.

Train : The nearest Railway station is Kodai road, which is about 80 km away from Kodaikanal. Coimbatore junction is the major rail head which is well connected to cities like Delhi (Kerala Exp), Kolkata (Guwahati Exp), Chennai (Duronto Exp) and Bangalore (Bangalore Exp) along with various other small and big cities across the country.

Air : Nearest airport to Kodaikanal is Madurai airport which is at a distance of 120 km from the city. Madurai is air connected to Chennai and Coimbatore. Coimbatore is the nearest major airport which is connected to many cities in India and the world.

Others : There are no auto rickshaws, Cycles are also available in Kodaikanal for rent, and these are much preferred by tourists and locals alike. You can rent out a cycle or a bike for a day in order to travel around Kodaikanal and charges for renting a bike will be around Rs 300 to 350. This is the generally preferred mode of travel.

Things to CarryEdit

N.A

Safety / WarningEdit

N.A

HelplineEdit

• Police : 100
• Fire : 101
• Ambulance : 102

Gallery

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India /Tamil Nadu /Dindigul /Kodaikanal

Flora and Fauna Museum is also known as Shenbaganur Museum is located at 5 Km From Kodaikanal Lake, 6 Km From Bus Stand, Kodaikanal Edit

Detail InformationEdit

The flora and fauna museum is a very informative tourist location in Kodaikanal and is popularly acknowledged as Shenbaganur Museum. This museum maintains fossils as well as wide forms of the flora and fauna of this hilly region and has an orchidaceous plant that has an accumulation of about 300 species of endemic as well as exotic orchids. The museum is also home to an impressive collection of stuffed birds, butterflies, reptiles and mammals.

HistoryEdit

Flora and fauna Museum, also known as Shenbaganur Museum exhibits preserved fossils along with wide varieties of fauna and flora and a magnificent collection of 300 species of exotic and indigenous orchids. This museum is preserved and maintained by Sacred Heart College which is a Theological Seminary that was organized in the year 1895. A Spanish–Father Ugarthe, contributed his major collections to the Museum.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

Monday- Saturday: 10am to 11:30 am ; 3:30am to 5pm

Closed OnEdit

N.A

Best Season to VisitEdit

October to May

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1-2 hours

Ticket Required : Yes Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : Rs2/- ($0.04)

Kids Rs. : Rs2/- ($0.04)

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : Rs2/- ($0.04)

Kids Rs. : Rs2/- ($0.04)

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A

Video Camera Rs. : N.A

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Taxis are available for local transportation. Pandayan Roadways Corporation arranges sightseeing trips on demand.

Bus : Tourist bus services are plenty to reach Kodaikanal from Madurai (Rs 400), Coimbatore (Rs 500), Bangalore (Rs 600), Trichy (Rs 450) and Chennai (Rs 550). Tourist service providers offer many deluxe, A/C luxurious buses to Kodaikanal at a rate of nearly Rs 3 to Rs 4 per km.

Train : The nearest Railway station is Kodai road, which is about 80 km away from Kodaikanal. Coimbatore junction is the major rail head which is well connected to cities like Delhi (Kerala Exp), Kolkata (Guwahati Exp), Chennai (Duronto Exp) and Bangalore (Bangalore Exp) along with various other small and big cities across the country.

Air : Nearest airport to Kodaikanal is Madurai airport which is at a distance of 120 km from the city. Madurai is air connected to Chennai and Coimbatore. Coimbatore is the nearest major airport which is connected to many cities in India and the world.

Others : There are no auto rickshaws, Cycles are also available in Kodaikanal for rent, and these are much preferred by tourists and locals alike. You can rent out a cycle or a bike for a day in order to travel around Kodaikanal and charges for renting a bike will be around Rs 300 to 350. This is the generally preferred mode of travel.

Things to CarryEdit

N.A

Safety / WarningEdit

N.A

HelplineEdit

• Police : 100
• Fire : 101
• Ambulance : 102

Gallery

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India /Tamil Nadu /Dindigul /Kodaikanal

Devil’s Kitchen, or Guna Cave, Pillar Rocks Road, Kodaikanal, Dindigul. Kodaikanal. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

The Devil’s Kitchen is popularly known as Guna Caves after a Tamil movie ‘Guna’ was shot here. is a very interesting and at the same time ‘dangerous’ place of attraction in the town of Kodaikanal. Plenty of tourists come to this place all year round and it is a must visit spot for adventure buffs. Devil’s Kitchen is a deep hidden narrow valley that looks like small dark trenches but are deceptively deep, so be on your guard or have a local person to guide you through your steps! The Devil’s Kitchen is positioned between the Green Valley View and three naturally arranged gigantic rocks called Pillar Rocks. These are unusual rock formations resulting from erosion of soil from cliffs. There are deep dark chambers between the rocks which are inhabited by bats; which is assumed to derive the name Devil’s Kitchen. The caves have always had a sinister, dangerous feel to themselves. The huge menacing boulders, pitch dark and treacherous pits, eerie silences and a sudden whoosh of bats flying past you are more than enough to give anyone the creeps. Some wild animals and several bird species can also be spotted here. It is believed that the Pandavas had stayed at this place for a while. Devil’s Kitchen is a good place to click pictures but due to the deep fall and the risk involved, many tourists hesitate to visit the place. Due to some unfortunate happenings that took place here, the Devil’s Kitchen is highly protected now, and visitors can see sections of the cave structure from a distance.

HistoryEdit

N.A.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A.

Closed OnEdit

N.A

Best Season to VisitEdit

October to May

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

7:00 am to 7:00 pm.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A

Kids Rs. : N.A

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A

Kids Rs. : N.A

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A

Video Camera Rs. : N.A

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Taxi : Taxis are available for local transportation. Pandayan Roadways Corporation arranges sightseeing trips on demand.

Bus : Tourist bus services are plenty to reach Kodaikanal from Madurai (Rs 400), Coimbatore (Rs 500), Bangalore (Rs 600), Trichy (Rs 450) and Chennai (Rs 550). Tourist service providers offer many deluxe, A/C luxurious buses to Kodaikanal at a rate of nearly Rs 3 to Rs 4 per km.

Train : The nearest Railway station is Kodai road, which is about 80 km away from Kodaikanal. Coimbatore junction is the major rail head which is well connected to cities like Delhi (Kerala Exp), Kolkata (Guwahati Exp), Chennai (Duronto Exp) and Bangalore (Bangalore Exp) along with various other small and big cities across the country.

Air : Nearest airport to Kodaikanal is Madurai airport which is at a distance of 120 km from the city. Madurai is air connected to Chennai and Coimbatore. Coimbatore is the nearest major airport which is connected to many cities in India and the world.

Others : There are no auto rickshaws, Cycles are also available in Kodaikanal for rent, and these are much preferred by tourists and locals alike. You can rent out a cycle or a bike for a day in order to travel around Kodaikanal and charges for renting a bike will be around Rs 300 to 350. This is the generally preferred mode of travel.

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Because of its fatal history, visitors are not allowed to enter the cave. Though, it is still a hot spot for clicking pictures. Do not try to explore it on your own as it can be very dangerous. Be on your guard or have a local person to guide you through your steps, as Devil’s Kitchen is a deep hidden narrow valley that looks like small dark trenches but are deceptively deep. Devil’s Kitchen is highly protected now, and visitors can see sections of the cave structure from a distance.

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• Police : 100
• Fire : 101
• Ambulance : 102

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