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Bear Shola Falls

India /Tamil Nadu /Dindigul /Kodaikanal

Bear Shola Falls Reserve Forest, 3 km from Kodaikanal bus stand, Kodaikanal. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Bear Shola Falls, is a soaring waterfall in a Reserve forest. Bear Shola falls is an perfect picnic spot in Kodai within 2 Kms of the lake, where bears came to drink water once. The final draw near to this silent Bear Shola falls is a soothingly climbing foot-path. It is superb for a day out. It is the basis of a river which takes the name of Parappar and later Tevankarai Aar as it moves downhill. The Bear Shola Falls is ideal to visit during rainy season to enjoy the beauty of the falls to its extensiveness. The approach path to this falls is a craggy hill path and hence appropriate means of transport is essential to reach the falls. The shola forest all around will summon the wildlife enthusiast and there is a concrete track for short trek into the deeper backwoods. Bear Shola falls is located around 3 km from Kodaikanal bus stand inside a reserve forest. Apart from late monsoon season there may not be much water, however 1 km trek inside the forest till the falls is an splendid experience.

HistoryEdit

0

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

10:00 AM – 6:00 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 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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Kodai Lake
Coaker's Walk
Green Valley View

Subrahmanya Temple

India /Tamil Nadu /Dindigul /Kodaikanal

Subrahmanya temple is 65 kms from Kodaikanal, Dindigul.

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Detail InformationEdit

Subrahmanya temple and sometimes Palani temple. It is devoted to Lord Subramanian or Dhandayuthapani. The word Dhandayuthapani signifies of holding a stick in the hand as a weapon. It is one of the well-known temples in South India and is nestled at an elevation of 135 meters. Devotees need to scramble the 659 steps or can attain the winch facility to reach the temple.

Bear Shola Fall

Bear Shola Fall

HistoryEdit

The Subramanya or the Karthikeya temple is renowned as Palani temple. The temple is dedicated to Lord Subramanian that stands as one of the most famous South Indian temples at an altitude of 135 meters. Tai Pusam held in the month of January is the renowned festivals of this temple. The Panguni Uttaram is another festival celebrated by locals in the month of April which attracts many tourists from across the country and globe to be part of this festival.

Must SeeEdit

Popular

Visiting TimeEdit

05:00 am – 12:00 pm
04:00 am – 09:00 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

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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Kodai Lake
Coaker's Walk
Green Valley View

Lutheran Church

India /Tamil Nadu /Dindigul /Kodaikanal

Lutheran Church, located in Lakshmipuram, Kodaikanal Usilampatti, Tamil Nadu. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Lutheran Church, is one of the most iconic structures of Kodaikanal. Flaunting exquisite Gothic style of architecture, this church truly deserves a visit. Stained glass windows, paintings and batiks that portray scenes from Jesus Christ’s life are some of the most impressive features of the Church.

HistoryEdit

The beautiful Gothic structure, Lutheran Church was built in 1932. The adorned Church was adorned with stained glass window while detailed paintings and murals depict the life of Jesus Christ on the Church walls.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

7.00 AM – 8.00 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

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

Berijam Lake

India /Tamil Nadu /Dindigul /Kodaikanal

Berijam Lake is located at a distance of 21 Kilometres from the heart of the city, at old site of Fort Hamilton, in the upper Palani hills, Kodaikanal.
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Detail InformationEdit

Berijam Lake, is one of the most popular attractions of Kodaikanal. This lake was introduced to the public by European settlers. Lake is known for its serene beauty, the area on which the lake is present was originally a swamp, which was cleared so as to discover the lake, surrounded by green pine population. This lake is the main source for Periyakulam Town, which is located in proximity to Kodaikanal. Tourists visiting the lake can spot bison and leopard along with chirping birds. This lake can only be visited after obtaining the permission from the District Forest Officer, as it is not open to general public. Berijam Lake is a place where tourists can enjoy plethora of activities such as boating, walking and trekking. Boating is one of the most popular activities that tourists can enjoy at this lake. Water of this lake is abode to several known and unknown species of fish, which makes it angler’s heaven.

Berijam Lake, kodaikanal

Berijam Lake, kodaikanal

HistoryEdit

Berijam Lake is a reservoir at the old site of “Fort Hamilton”. The lake, created by a dam with sluice outlets, is part of a micro–watershed development project. Periyakulam town, 18.7 kilometres (11.6 mi) to the SE, gets its public drinking water from the lake. The lake’s water quality is excellent.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Closed OnEdit

N.A

Best Season to VisitEdit

October to May

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 to 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

  • This lake can only be visited after obtaining the permission from the District Forest Officer, as it is not open to general public.

HelplineEdit

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

Gallery


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Kodai Lake
Coaker's Walk
Green Valley View

Kurinji Andavar Temple

India /Tamil Nadu /Dindigul /Kodaikanal

Kurinji Andavar Murugan Temple is located at a distance of 4 kms from the main Kodaikanal Town & 3 kms from Kodaikanal Lake in Kodaikanal. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Kurinji Andavar Murugan Temple located overlooking the grand Palani Hills is a quiet serene place & one of the best local sightseeing in kodaikanal. The name of the temple is originated from the Kurinji Flowers. You will find infinite kurinji flowers below valleys of the hill stations in Kodaikanal. In Tamil literature Kurinji means ‘hill region’ and Andavar means ‘God’. Hence Lord Muruga is referred as ‘God of Hill’. There are many shops located near to the temple such as Handicrafts, fruits & chocolates. During visit to the temple one can enjoy the pleasing climate at Palani Hills & Vaigai Dam.

Kurinji Andavar Temple Geat, Kodaikanal

Kurinji Andavar Temple Geat, Kodaikanal

HistoryEdit

Kurinji Andavar Temple is built by a European Women in 1936. She came from Celon & converted in Hindusim named as Leelavati after the marriage with Mr. Ponnambalam Ramanathan. She is famous as Lady Ramanathan in Kodaikanal.

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

2 to 3 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 –  04543 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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Kodai Lake
Coaker's Walk
Green Valley View

Silent Valley View

India /Tamil Nadu /Dindigul /Kodaikanal

Silent Valley View, is situated at a short distance from Pillar Rocks, can be seen on the Berijam lake road. Kodaikanal. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Valley View, Since the valley is deep, children visiting this valley have to be accompanied by their parents. Silent Valley View is located a little away from the Berijam Lake Road where the Pillar Rock is located. The view from here is gorgeous. You can see the extensive green valley below, shrouded by clouds and a perpetual fog, which lend it a woolly appearance. This is something the viewpoint is known for. It is a very relaxing experience and a delightful place for photographers, filmmakers and artists for its picturesque beauty. The viewpoint also leads you to the edge of the cliff. One can spot the narrow ravines below from here. It is however important to carry proper footwear as the place is phenomenally damp owing to the regular spells of rain, lest one could risk slipping from here. The best time to make a visit to this valley is during early morning and late afternoon.

Silent Valley View, kodaikanal

Silent Valley View, kodaikanal

HistoryEdit

N.A.

Must SeeEdit

Popular

Visiting TimeEdit

30 minutes to 1 hour

Closed OnEdit

N.A

Best Season to VisitEdit

October to May

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

2 to 3 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

  • Since the valley is deep, children visiting this valley have to be accompanied by their parents.

HelplineEdit

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

Gallery


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Kodai Lake
Coaker's Walk
Green Valley View

Silver Cascade Falls

India /Tamil Nadu /Dindigul /Kodaikanal

Silver Cascade Falls, located on the Madurai – Kodaikanal road, on way to Kodaikanal, 8 kms from Kodai lake, Kodaikanal. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Silver Cascade Falls, one of the most famous waterfalls, is the first attraction that unfolds to tourist. Waterfall is at a height of 180 feet from the ground formed by the surplus water of Kodaikanal Lake which comes down in the form of waterfall through few rocks. The place is one of the popular Kodaikanal tourist places to visit & a must for the travellers during monsoon season. The water is clear & shines as silver during monsoon. This waterfall is the result of excess water in the Kodai Lake, which comes down as a fall. Silver Cascade Falls is considered to be an ideal location for nature lovers.This falls owing to the presence of various minerals in the water of this fall, taking a bath in this fall is refreshing. In addition, this fall also serves as a halting point for vehicles and tourists as there are several shops dotted around, which sell fruits and other forest products. You can find many food stalls & fruit shops to the attached roads & many monkeys around the fall. People when they travel from madurai to kodaikanal see this waterfall.

Silver Cascade Falls, kodaikanal

Silver Cascade Falls, kodaikanal

HistoryEdit

N.A.

Must SeeEdit

Popular

Visiting TimeEdit

9:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Closed OnEdit

N.A

Best Season to VisitEdit

October to May

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

2 to 3 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 –  04543 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


View All Sight of Kodaikanal ... Click Here

Kodai Lake
Coaker's Walk
Green Valley View

Dolphin’s Nose

India /Tamil Nadu /Dindigul /Kodaikanal

Dolphin’s Nose is at 8 km. from Kodaikanal on Upper Shola Rd, Kodaikanal. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Dolphin’s Nose is a picturesque peak shaped like the nose of a dolphin. It is a flat rock projecting over a mesmerizing chasm 2,000 meters deep. It is perched at an altitude of 6,600 ft, is one of the major attractions of the destination as it offers bird’s eye view of the beautiful landscape of the hilly region. Endowed with the scenic beauty, the best time to make a visit to Dolphin’s Nose extends from the month of October to March.On a clear day one can see the peak from the main city even from a distance. One can also drive up to near the attraction for a closer look.

Dolphin's Nose Kodaikanal

Dolphin’s Nose Kodaikanal

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

2 to 3 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


View All Sight of Kodaikanal ... Click Here

Kodai Lake
Coaker's Walk
Green Valley View

Kodai Lake

India /Tamil Nadu /Dindigul /Kodaikanal

Kodaikanal Lake Kodaikanal Road, Kodaikanal. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Kodaikanal Lake, also known as Kodai Lake is a manmade lake located in the Kodaikanal city. Sir Vere Henry Levinge, the then Collector of Madurai, was instrumental in creating the lake in 1863, amidst the Kodaikanal town which was developed by the British and early missionaries from USA. The lake is said to be Kodaikanal’s most popular geographic landmark and tourist attraction. Over the years a boat club, boathouse and boat service (with rowing boats and pedalling boats and a public ferry) for the public and tourists has become fully functional and is of aesthetic significance for tourism. Boat Pageant and Flower Shows are a regular feature in the summer season which attracts tourists.

Kodai Lake, Kodaikanal

Kodai Lake, Kodaikanal

HistoryEdit

N.A.

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 to 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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Kodai Lake
Coaker's Walk
Green Valley View

Coaker’s Walk

India /Tamil Nadu /Dindigul /Kodaikanal

Coaker’s Walk, a one kilometer mountain road which runs along the edge of steep slopes on the southern side of Kodai road which is 1/2km away from Kodai. Kodaikanal. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Coaker’s Walk is a narrow pedestrian path, constructed by Lt. Coaker in 1872, a one kilometer mountain road which runs along the edge of steep slopes on the southern side of Kodai road which is 1/2km away from Kodai. The walk winding around mt. Nebo starts near van Allen hospital and joins the main road above St. Peter’s Church provides a wide-angle spectacular view of the plains. On a cloudless, clear day one can have interesting sights, such as…. Dolphin’s nose in south, valley of the pambar river in South East, birds eye view of Periyakulam and even city of Madurai.

Coakers Walk  in kodaikanal

Coakers Walk in kodaikanal

HistoryEdit

N.A

Must SeeEdit

Popular

Visiting TimeEdit

Time: 7 am to 7pm

Closed OnEdit

N.A

Best Season to VisitEdit

October to May

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 to 2 Hours

Ticket Required : Yes Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : Rs 2

Kids Rs. : Rs 2

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : Rs 2

Kids Rs. : Rs 2

Still Photo Camera Rs. : Rs 5

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 Hotel ;  Bazaar Road, Kodaikanal. ; Ph/M –  04542 240 524 ; 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


View All Sight of Kodaikanal ... Click Here

Kodai Lake
Coaker's Walk
Green Valley View