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Kodaikanal Travel Guide
Places to visit, things to do, local food and the best time to go – Kodaikanal, South India.
- Best time: October To March
- 16 places to see
About Kodaikanal
Kodaikanal is a hill town in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It’s set in an area of granite cliffs, forested valleys, lakes, waterfalls and grassy hills. At 2,000 meters above sea level, the town centers around man-made, star-shaped Kodaikanal Lake, bordered by evergreen forest. Rowing boats can be hired, and hikers and cyclists follow the 5k Lake Road path around the shore.
Places to visit in Kodaikanal
- Vattakanal Falls
- Kurinji Andavar Temple
- Bear Shola Falls
- Chettiar Park
- Berijam Lake
- Lutherans Church
- Palani Murugan Temple
- Wax Museum
- Silver Cascade Falls
- Green Valley View Point
- Kodaikanal Lake
- Mannavanur Lake
- Fairy Falls
- Bryant Park
- Liril Falls
- Kodaikanal Solar Observatory
Things to do in Kodaikanal
- Trekking to Perumal Peak
- Trekking to Dolphin's Nose
- Nature Walks
- Boating on Kodai Lake
- Horse And Bicycle Ride At Kodaikanal Lake
Famous food in Kodaikanal
- Dosas
- Idilis
- Upma
- Parota
- Sambhar
- Rasam
- Paysam
- Kesari
- Sweet pongal
Things to buy in Kodaikanal
- Cottage Crafts
- Spices
Where to shop in Kodaikanal
- Spices Corner
- Anna Salai Market
- Eco Nut
Night life
- The Oasis
- Grammy
