The hill station of Kodaikanal is fine manifestation of natural beauty and pleasant climate and tourists and honeymooners are all gaga over this beautiful tourist destination.
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TutorialsKodaikanal Hill Station in India
Kodaikanal or Kodai is one of the highly sought after hill station in Indian
state of Tamil Nadu. Beautifully snuggled on the southern end of the Palani
hills this hill stations is well known for its ethnic beauty that reminds you of
olden era. Gorgeously encircled by steep green slopes, cascading waterfalls and
rock formations the hill station of Kodaikanal sweeps everyone off their feet at
first sight. Very few hills stations in the world are bestowed with such a
natural beauty like Kodaikanal.
Unlike majority of hill stations that are discovered by British, the hill
station of Kodaikanal was founded by American missionaries. These missionaries
started a school for children in 1901, which is known today as Kodaikanal
International School. Due to its arguably beautiful landscape this hill town is
also known as Princess of Hill Stations. This town in the Dindigul district of
Tamil Nadu offers complete respite from heat and haze of the plains. The
temperature never touches the extreme here. Owing to its climatic features and
picturesque beauty this hill station is high in demand among tourists and
honeymooners.
This beautiful summer destination of Kodaikanal is also known for Kurinji Flower
that is unique to this region. In addition, there are hosts of tourist
attraction near Kodaikanal that can be explored while on summer tours to
Kodaikanal. Berijam Lake, Coakers Walk, Bryant Park, Kodai Lake, Kurinjiandavar
Temple, Green Valley View/Suicide Point, Pillar Rocks, Silent Valley View,
Devil's Kitchen, Guna Caves and Pine Forest are some of the major attractions of
Kodaikanal.
Kodaikanal can be easily reached by road; the nearest airport is Madurai while
nearest railway station is Kodai road. So embark on a summer tour to Kodaikanal.
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