Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Kodaikanal

Kodaikanal is a hill resort in TamilNadu, which mesmerizes you with its beauty and tranquility. A honeymooners' haven, Kodaikanal nestles beautifully amidst the folds of the Pali hills. The pride of Kodaikanal is the 'Kurinji-flower', which blossoms once in 12 years, imparting an ethereal beauty to the hills. 



Kodaikanal seems to be bestowed with all forms of beauty by Nature-majestic hills, mighty rocks, beautiful waterfalls, a serene lake, fruit orchards, lush flora -which makes it one of the most popular hill stations in South India.


  • Berijam Lake: The tourist attractions in Kodaikanal are Berijam Lake, one of the beautiful picnic spots in Kodai in the heart of Kodai town, about 21-km away from the bus stand.
  • Bryant Park: Bryant Park situated on the eastern side of the lake, is noted for flowers, hybrids and rafts.
  • The Glass House: The Glass House is an added attraction. It hosts the annual horticultural show held here in May.
  • Shenbaganur Museum: Shenbaganur Museum, located about 5-Km from the lake is one of the best orchidoriums in the country with more than 300 species of orchids and wide-ranging collection of birds are found here.
  • Boat Club: At the Boat Club, boats like T.T.D.CKodai boatsCarlton boats are available for hire.
  • Kodaikanal Lake: It is a magnificent man-made lake, which spreads out in a star shape over sixty acres set among the greenery. Boating and Angling facilities are available at the Kodaikanal Lake If you wish to have a panoramic view of the Kodai valley, then you should climb up the Pillar Rocks measuring to a height of about 122 meters provides a panoramic view.

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