Kodaikanal
is one of the most popular hill
resorts in India. It is a charming
hill station, stands amidst
sylvan beauty on the southern
crest of the upper Palani Hills
near Madurai in Tamil Nadu.
With its rocks, woods, lovely
lake and bracing air, Kodaikanal
is an ideal hill resort for
the tourists.
The
unique flowering plant 'Kurunji'(Strobilanthus
Kunthanus) that last bloomed
in 2004, is nature's gift
to Kodaikanal. Kodaikanal
located amidst the folds of
the verdant Pali hills is
one of the most popular serene
hill stations in India, which
mesmerises any visitor and
is frequented all through
the year.
Kodai
is situated at an altitude
of about 2,133-m high and
covers an area of 21.45-sq-km.
The hill town is renowned
for its educational institutions
of international repute. The
hill-plantain fruits and plums
are known for their freshness
and taste. Berijam lake, one
among the beautiful lakes
of South India, spreads over
an area of 24 hectares.
Shopping
Spot
The Residents of Kodai grumble
since essential household
things are always in short
supply as everything has to
come up in lorries. However
the need of tourist viz, Souvenirs,
gifts and momentoes can be
bought easily and upto fullest
satisfaction. Exquisite embroidery,
home made chocolates, Kodai
Cheese, enough of warm cloths,
dried flowers are also available
in a wide range of prices.
In Anna Salai excellent fresh
vegetables available in the
town market of the bazaar.
Eco-nut in Pt- Road has good
whole foods, brown bread,
Jams, Peanut, Butter, Cheese,
Muffins which will be very
tasty.
Kurinji
Andavar Temple
This temple is around 2.5
kms from Kodai Lake and the
Deity here is Lord Subramanya.
According to Tamil Literature,
Lord Subramanya is the God
of 'Kurinji' i.e. the hilly
region. The Palani Hills and
the northern plains can be
seen from here.
Dolphin's
Nose
This is a spot where lies
a flat rock at the edge of
the hills, below which there
is a great deep of about 6600
feet. This is an awe-inspiring
sight though we have wonderful
sights throughout the way.
It is about 8 kms away from
bus stand.
