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Kodaikanal
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Kodaikanal located amidst the folds
of the verdant Pali hills is one of the most popular serene hill stations in
India, which mesmerises any visitor. Kodaikanal located amidst the folds of
the verdant Pali hills is one of the most popular serene hill stations in
India, which mesmerises any visitor. With her wooded slopes, mighty rocks,
enhancing waterfalls and a beautiful lake, Kodaikanal is a charming hill
station. Kodai is situated at an altitude of about 2,133-m high and covers
an area of 21.45-sq-km. The hill town is renowned for its educational
institutions of international repute. The pride of Kodaikanal is the
'Kurinji-flower', which blossoms once in 12 years.
How to Get
Kodaikanal
Air : The nearest airport is at
Madurai (120 km from Kodaikanal).
Rail : The
nearest railway stations are the Kodai Road Railway Station (80-km) and the
Palani Railway Station (64-km).
Road : Kodaikanal
is connected by road with Chennai (520-km), Ooty (264-km), Trichy (197-km),
Coimbatore (175-km), Kumili (160-km), and Madurai(120-km). Regular bus
services are available from Madurai, Palani, Kodaikanal Road, Theni,
Dindigul, Tiruchirapalli, Kumuli (Thekkady) and Coimbatore.