Kodaikanal
From World travel guide
Kodaikanal is one of Tamilnadu finest hill stations. It is situated 7200 feet above sea level.
The Kurinchi Flower is in full bloom around December once in 12 years, and bathes the town in a beautiful sea of blue.It will next bloom in 2006.
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Understand
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Get in
By plane
The closest airports to Kodaikanal are Madurai 120 kms and Coimbatore 175 kms.
By rail
The nearest railway station is Kodai Road which is 85 kms from Kodaikanal.
By bus
Reach Kodai Road, Dindigul, Madurai or Palani and then take a bus to Kodaikanal.You can get frequent buses form Dindigul and Madurai.
By car
Reach Kodai Road,Dindigul or Madurai and then take a cab to Kodaikanal. Ask the resort to arrange for the pick-up. The drive from Kodai road takes approximately 2 hrs while the drive from Madurai takes approximately 3 1/2 hours and from Dindigul takes about 2 hrs
Get around
Car Rentals
See
- Berijam Lake-perhaps the most pristine of the three lakes in Kodai.
- Coakers Walk
- Kodai Lake
- Kurinji Temple
Do
- Cycling around the lake - Cycles are available for hire at the lake on an hourly basis. Cycle around the lake and watch the clouds while they slowly descend onto the water.
- Boating at the Kodai lake - Paddle and row boats are available at the lake.
- Trekking - Kodai offers several scenic trekking spots.
Learn
Kodaikanal Christian School
Zion School
Kodai International School
Kodaikanal Christian College Prakashapuram, Kodaikanal
Work
Buy
- Belgium Convent -
- Cheese Factory - Various Cheeses
- Home made Chocolates - Kodai's shops are stocked with home made chocolates. These are a lot cheaper compared to the major brands.
ATMs
Money changers
Eat
Budget
Eden Paradise Restaurant Paradise Compound, Laws Ghat Road. (Serves Tasty Ethnic Keralite Cuisine)
Mid-range
Paradise Inn Laws Ghat Road, Kodaikanal
Splurge
Drink
Budget
Tava - At the 7 road junction. Outstanding Sindhi food, express service Tibetan brothers - 7 road junction - piping hot momos, among others
Mid-range
Splurge
Sleep
Budget
Mid-range
Splurge
Contact
Stay healthy
Hospitals
Van Allen Hospital - The only hospital available in Kodaikanal. Established by american missionaries. For major treatments, you have to go to Madurai hospitals.
