Kodaikanal Travel Guide



About Place

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
  • 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

Activities
  • Trekking to Perumal Peak
  • Trekking to Dolphin's Nose
  • Nature Walks
  • Boating on Kodai Lake
  • Horse And Bicycle Ride At Kodaikanal Lake

Famous Food
  • Dosas
  • Idilis
  • Upma
  • Parota
  • Sambhar
  • Rasam
  • Paysam
  • Kesari
  • Sweet pongal

Things To Buy
  • Cottage Crafts
  • Spices

Shopping Area
  • Spices Corner
  • Anna Salai Market
  • Eco Nut

Night Life
  • The Oasis
  • Grammy

Kodaikanal Details

Best Time To Visit
October To March

Monsoon Period
June to September

Important Contact
Police Control Room:
100
Ambulance Service:
108
Tourist Center:
044-25333444 ,25333333, 25333857, 25333850-54
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