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 Kodaikanal - Kodaikanal,
also known as Kodai, is a quiet hill resort in Tamil Nadu. Nestled at an
altitude of 2133m on the Palani Hills of the Western Ghats, it is 120km away
from Madurai. There were no wars or battles fought for or in this area, thus
Kodaikanal's history is fairly uneventful. But, it has the distinction of being
the only hill station in India to be set up during the British Raj by Americans.
The British moved here in 1845, and were joined later by American missionaries.
The missionaries later established a school for European children here; the
Kodaikonal International School is still one of the most prestigious private
schools in the country. Kodai or Kodi is a favourite with holidayers and
honeymooners and offers some breathtakingly beautiful trekking routes.
GENERAL INFORMATION
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Altitude: 2,133 metres
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Temperature (°C):
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Summer: Max 19.3, Min 11.3
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Winter: Max 17.3, Min 8.3
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Best Season: April to June and September to October
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STD Code: 04542
PLACES OF INTEREST
- Kodaikanal Lake- 5 kms
- Coaker's Walk- 1 km
- Astrophysical Observatory- 3.2 kms
- Fairy Falls- 4.8 kms
- Kurinji Andavar Temple- 3.2 kms
- Shenbaganur Museum- 5.6 kms
- Pilar Rocks- 7.2 kms
- Green Valley View- 6.4 kms
EXCURSIONS
- Silver Cascade- 8 kms
- Dophin's Nose- 8 kms
- Perumal Peak- 11 kms
- Beryam Lake- 21 kms
- Kukkal Caves- 40 kms
HOW TO GET THERE?
Air: Nearest airport Madurai (120 kms from
Kodaikanal) is directly connected by Indian Airlines flights with Chennai, which
in turn, is connected with all of the important places in India.
Rail: The nearest railway station
Kodaikanal Road (80 kms) is directly connected by rail with Chennai, which in
turn, is connected with all of the important places in India.
Road: Kodaikanal is connected by road with
Chennai- 520 kms, Ooty- 264 kms, Trichy- 197 kms, Coimbatore- 175 kms, Kumili-
160 kms, Madurai- 120 kms, Kodai Road- 80 kms, Palani- 64 kms, Munnar- 90 kms,
Periyar- 160 kms.
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