Kodaikanal is one of the famous and beautiful hill stations in Tamil Nadu. It is situated in the popular Palani Hills in Western Ghats and is considered as the Princess of hill stations. Kodaikanal is placed around 7,200 feet from the sea level and is believed to be a scenic beauty. It is the perfect honeymoon destination in South India and has the characteristic to leave any nature lover fascinated by its charms. The place has several hotels, when it comes to catering to the accommodation requirements of the visitors.
In local language the word Kodaikanal means gift of the forest. The dense forest with numerous types of trees, the huge rocks in the wilderness and the enchanting waterfalls; all these make it a real gift for the tourists visiting this place. Kodaikanal is known for homemade chocolates, plums, pears and eucalyptus oil. It is popular for the kurinji flowers that blossom only once in twelve years, thereby attracting visitors in large numbers who come here to catch a glimpse of this exotic and rare flower.
All kinds of food and clean hotels are available in all ranges in Kodaikanal that provides you comfortable stay and fulfil the needs of the guests. There are several luxury and budget hotels in the city including Hotel Kodai International, Summer Migrations, JC Residency, Sterling Lakeview Kodaikanal, Bison Wells Jungle Lodge, Hotel Gurupriya, Holiday Home, Sterling Munnar, Raahat Inn, Hotel Valley View Inn, Royal Hotel, Hotel Jai, Goldan Parks Inn, and Hotel Grand Palace. LCD television, internet, telephone, mini bar, fridge, air conditioning etc., are some facilities available in these hotels. The place also offers numerous shopping options, and woollen clothing is accessible at reasonable prices in the Tibetan refugee bazaar.
A tourist can indulge in different types of activities like one can go for horse riding, boating, trekking cycling, and many more adventurous activities. Kodaikanal is greatly influenced by Christian culture and the sculptures in the churches here are worth seeing. Other popular attraction in Kodaikanal that are worth visiting like Perumal Peak, Flora & Fauna Museum, Subrahmanya Temple, Telescope House, Kodai Lake, Silent Valley View, Pine Forest, Dolphin's Nose, Kurinji Temple, 80 Mile Round etc. Summer festivals with several cultural programs, flower & fruit shows, boat races, and other adventure activities catches the attention of many tourists and who love visiting this place during this festival season.
The nearest airport to Kodaikanal is Madurai airport, which is at a distance of 120 km from Kodaikanal, but reaching the city from here is made easy with prompt transportation. This place has a subtropical climate. However, winter and summers are considered as the best seasons to visit the place. One should avoid monsoon season. If you are travelling in peak season, then it is recommended that you make bookings in any Kodaikanal hotel of your choice, well in advance to avoid any inconvenience.
