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 <td class="body-text" align="justify"><img src="http://www.travelguru.com/travelguide/images/kodaikanal-editor.jpg" hspace="15" width="220" height="140" class="body-img" alt="Kodaikanal" align="right" />Literally meaning the 'gift of the forest', Kodaikanal has always lived up to this name! This was the discovery of the Americans and nature seems to have been extra generous in granting it the boon of woody slopes, enchanting waterfalls, beautiful lakes and rare flora and fauna. The fact is, most of the activities are centred around the Kodai Lake, and this also serves the base for excursions around the town. As you move around these sights and sounds, the town unfolds like a maze of cafÃ©s, hotels and signs of â€œfresh home-made chocolates and honey available hereâ€! It might all look the same, but take the usual boat ride, trot on a pony and explore that, which is truly Kodai!
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 <td width="83%" valign="middle">Summer 
 March - May, Cool and pleasant

Temperatures - 12.5Â°C-20.2Â°C</td>
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 June - September, Heavy rainfall accompanied by thunder, occasional landslides
 
Annual rainfall - 165 cm</td>
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 November - February, Freezing cold, thin ice formation on the lake
 
Temperatures - 8.2Â°C-17.1Â°C</td>
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 <td class="body-text">Light woolens during summer evening & heavy woolens during winters. Adequate rain-gear is required if traveling in monsoon, including raincoats and slush-boots</td>
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 <td class="body-text"> Rickshaws are available to moving around the city, though we recommend walking around town. This ensures complete exploration of all its treasures. Luxury buses are also available during peak season. 
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Near Bus Stand, Kodaikanal 
Tel : 04542-241675
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 <td align="justify" class="body-text"><img src="http://www.travelguru.com/travelguide/images/kodaikanal-what-to-see.jpg" hspace="15" width="220" height="140" class="body-img" alt="Kodaikanal" align="right" />Berijam Lake: This is one of the most beautiful picnic and trekking spots in Kodai, located some 30 kms from the town. This scenic spot was the discovery of the British, when it was only a swamp. Today the lake is lined with pine trees and options of boating and fishing make the spot particularly lively. The area around is also known for the abundantly growing Magic Mushrooms, which are believed to have hallucinogenic effects if consumed. However, don’t attempt to pick these on your own, since several poisonous varieties also grow here. The lake and forest are protected and you need to seek permission from the Forest Office in Kodaikanal. Remember to head out as early as you can, since the forest office closes by 12 noon.

Kodaikanal Lake: This magnificent man-made lake is star-shaped and set midst lush greenery. A paved road around it provides options of walking and cycling. In addition, the Boating & Rowing Club here offers options for enjoy a boat-ride on the lake. Children would especially have a good time with the pony rides here. 
 Open from: 9.00 am-5.30 pm

Waterfalls: The landscape of Kodai is dotted with sparkling waterfalls with extremely quaint names! The Silver Cascade waterfall is located on the Ghat Road and is particularly enthralling as it cascades down 180 ft. Bear Shola Falls is located close to the lake and is a popular picnic spot set amidst the hilly areas. An interesting legend about its name is that this site used to be haunted by bears. Fairy Falls is known for its natural basin where picnickers take a dip. The Thalaiyar Falls or Rat Tail Falls are one of the widest and highest falls in India, cascading to a drop of 975 ft! Pambar Falls or Grand Cascade Falls is accessible by a zig-zag path and gushes down a series of rock formations.

Telescope Houses: These are two telescope houses, which are ideal places to catch panoramic views of the town.

Bryant Park: Located on the eastern side of the lake, this botanical park is a beautifully maintained store house of flowers, hybrids and rafts. A large number of exotic flowers are found on the glasshouse. This park is the site of the annual Horticulture Show in May, when several varieties of flowers are put up on display.

Shenbaganur Museum: Located almost 5 kms from the lake, this Museum is the best place to watch the several remains of the varied flora and fauna of the region. Maintained by the Sacred Heart College, this is believed to be one of the best Orchidariums in the country with over 300 species of orchids and exotic plants grown here.

Pillar Rocks: Located 8 kms from the lake, this is a set of three boulders, each almost 400 ft high located next to each other, and providing a panoramic view of the region.

Coaker's Walk: This is a one kilometer walk around the lake and derives its name from Lt. Coaker who prepared the map of Kodai. The walk is through a steep slope on the south of Kodai and houses a Telescope House, which offers striking views of the valley.

Kurinji Andavar Temple: Located 3 kms from the lake, this temple is dedicated to Lord Murugan, God of the Hills. The temple complex offers panoramic views of the plains, Palani Hills and Vaigai Dam. It is also the best place to watch the Kurinji flower blossoms once in 12 years, which swathes the hills in a shade of blue.

Kodaikanal Solar Observatory: Located almost 6 kms from the town, this observatory is located at the highest point in the Kodai Hills. The phenomenon of radial motion is sunspots were discovered by John Evershed, now named Evershed Effect. You can catch glimpses of the hills, Sothupparai Dam, Vaigai Dam, Varaha River and Periyakulam from the Kodaikanal Terrestrial Telescope kept here.
Perumal Peak: Located 12 kms from Kodai, this is the highest peak in the Kodai range at 2400 m and is an extremely popular trekking spot.

Kukkal Caves: These caves are actually overhanging slabs of rocks and a favourite spot for trekkers. These caves are believed to have been home to the Paliyan Tribe. While navigating your way through these caves, be careful of leeches who tend to stick to you.

Kodai Churches: Among the few churches that dot the landscape, Lutheran Church is a gothic structure housing paintings that portray scenes from Jesus’ life. Close to the church is the Christ the King Church made of granite and sporting stained-glass-painted windows.

Green Valley View: This is one of the most scenic spots of Kodai wrapped in a mist of clouds and at a height of almost 1000 ft, offering panoramic views of the valley.</td>
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 		<td align="justify" class="body-text"> <img src="http://www.travelguru.com/travelguide/images/kodaikanal-shopping.jpg" hspace="15" width="220" height="140" class="body-img" alt="Kodaikanal" align="right" />Not a big-time shopping hot-spot, but you can carry home some curios typical to the region. There is a range of chocolates, marshmallows and Kodai cheese available in the bakeries of the region. Handicrafts, handlooms and Kashmiri woolen items can be picked up from the Khadi Emporium, Handloom Co-operative Stores and Government Sales Emporium. Check out the crafts from the Corsack Group - they have a range of Tibetan books, woolen clothing and interesting handiworks. If you’re interested in aromatherapy, check out the several varieties of fragrant bottled oils and herbs available in shops lining the bazaar. Carry back some foodstuff from Eco-Nut, which has a variety of fresh baked breads, home-made cheese, chocolate and blueberry muffins, home-grown honey, herbal tea and home-made chocolates available in a range of interesting shapes! </td>
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 The eight-day Summer Festival and two-day Flower Festival is held here in May, which offers a range of programmes for all. Centred at the Bryant Park, events like a Dog Show, Boat Racing, Fruit Show, cultural programmes and several sports competitions are organized. Traditional classical arts and sports like trekking are also part of the festival. In addition, women indulge in a Rangoli Competition and sports like volleyball, kabbadi and rapid cycle rally and mini-marathon race. Hockey tournaments for men are also highlighted events.

Kodai’s vibrant Christian culture makes it the spot for the interesting Mother Salette Festival, held at the Mother Salette Church. Celebrated as a nine-day festival in August, an interesting carnival takes place here. This festival is attended by a large number of people from South India and is marked by special prayers and services.</td>
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 <td align="justify" class="body-text">Finding a hotel is not a problem here, since hotels suiting every budget are available. An extremely popular hotel is <a href="http://hotels.travelguru.com/moreinfo.do?strHotelId=00001917&link=HotelOverview&hotelName=Zest@Coakers+Villa+%28Mahindra+Holidays%29&hotelClass=3&address1=Noyce+Road&address2=&city=Kodaikanal&state=Tamil+Nadu&pinCode=624103&country=India&strAffiliateCode=00000080&strCurrency=INR&searchChoice=right">Zest@Coakers Villa</a> by the Mahindra Holidays Group, which is ideally located on Coaker’s Road on the hillside. You can also choose the <a href="http://hotels.travelguru.com/moreinfo.do?strHotelId=00002300&link=HotelOverview&hotelName=Silver+Castle+Resort&hotelClass=2&address1=Prakashpuram+Shanbajanoor&address2=&city=Kodaikanal&state=Tamilnadu&pinCode=624101&country=India&strAffiliateCode=00000080&strCurrency=INR&searchChoice=right">Silver Castle Resort</a> at Prakashpuram, which has rooms offering a view of the Kodai valley and a travel desk to help you organize your sightseeing tours of the city. Towards the high-end is <a href="http://hotels.travelguru.com/moreinfo.do?strHotelId=00002127&link=HotelOverview&hotelName=Summer+Migrations&hotelClass=3&address1=Lourdpuram%2C+Villpatty+Village&address2=&city=Kodaikanal&state=Tamil+Nadu&pinCode=624101&country=India&strAffiliateCode=00000080&strCurrency=INR&searchChoice=right">Summer Migrations</a> in Vilpatty Village on the hills of Kodai. A good three-star option is <a href="http://hotels.travelguru.com/moreinfo.do?strHotelId=00000997&link=HotelOverview&hotelName=JC+Residency&hotelClass=3&address1=Opp%3A+Presentation+Convent&address2=&city=Kodaikanal&state=Tamilnadu&pinCode=624101&country=India&strAffiliateCode=00000080&strCurrency=INR&searchChoice=right">JC Residency</a> on Convent Road set extremely picturesquely. It offers beautiful rooms and also has an option for in-house multi-cuisine dining. More budget-type hotels include <a href="http://hotels.travelguru.com/moreinfo.do?strHotelId=00002130&link=HotelOverview&hotelName=Royal+Hotel&hotelClass=2&address1=Near+Zion+School&address2=&city=Kodaikanal&state=Tamil+Nadu&pinCode=624101&country=India&strAffiliateCode=00000080&strCurrency=INR&searchChoice=right">Royal Hotel</a> at Lawsghat Road, <a href="http://hotels.travelguru.com/moreinfo.do?strHotelId=00002148&link=HotelOverview&hotelName=Hotel+S.V.+International&hotelClass=2&address1=Convent+Road&address2=&city=Kodaikanal&state=Tamil+Nadu&pinCode=624101&country=India&strAffiliateCode=00000080&strCurrency=INR&searchChoice=right">Hotel SV International</a> at Convent Road and <a href="http://hotels.travelguru.com/moreinfo.do?strHotelId=00000999&link=HotelOverview&hotelName=JC+Woodville+Manor&hotelClass=0&address1=Woodville+Road&address2=&city=Kodaikanal&state=Tamil+Nadu&pinCode=624101&country=India&strAffiliateCode=00000080&strCurrency=INR&searchChoice=right">JC Woodville Manor</a> on Woodville Road. All three are value-for- money hotels with SV International located ideally near the Kodai Lake. Set beautifully in tropical-like gardens is <a href="http://hotels.travelguru.com/moreinfo.do?strHotelId=00002133&link=HotelOverview&hotelName=Hotel+Kodai+International&hotelClass=3&address1=17%2F328%2CLawsghat+Road&address2=&city=Kodaikanal&state=Karnataka&pinCode=403713&country=India&strAffiliateCode=00000080&strCurrency=INR&searchChoice=right">Hotel Kodai International</a> offering great rooms and 24-hours in-house dining. Another great option located near the Lake and Bryant Park is <a href="http://hotels.travelguru.com/moreinfo.do?strHotelId=00000223&link=HotelOverview&hotelName=Goldan+Parks+Inn&hotelClass=3&address1=Anna+Salai%2C+Near+7+Road+Junction&address2=&city=Kodaikanal&state=Tamil+Nadu&pinCode=624101&country=India&strAffiliateCode=00000080&strCurrency=INR&searchChoice=right">Goldan Parks Inn</a>, a three-star hotel, which along with all amenities, also offers great Ayurvedic treatments. Since Kodai is a much-frequented tourist hot-spot, remember to get a booking before you travel.</td>
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