If you want to spend your days in complete wilderness with a cool environment then you would love Kodaikanal for sure. This hill station in Tamil Nadu is sure to mesmerize the nature lovers with its enchanting beauty, breathtaking waterfalls, charming lakes and rich flora and fauna. Since Kodaikanal is situated at an elevation of more than 7000 feet above mean sea level, it enjoys a very cool climate all round the year. Honeymoon couples flock there to spend their days and nature lovers are attracted by its mesmerizing ethereal beauty.

The name Kodaikanal means the gift of forest and this name is suited to this place as it is covered by lush green vegetation all around. The trees and shrubs grow in abundance and this gives beautiful view to our eyes. If you visit Kodaikanal then there are some products that you would love to purchase here such as homemade chocolates, eucalyptus oil, fresh fruits and vegetables. There is a flower named Kurinji flower that blossoms once in twelve years and this attracts many tourists at that time.

The airports near Kodaikanal are Trichirapalli, Madurai and Coimbatore and if you want to reach Kodaikanal by air you have to fly to one of them and board a bus or train from there. If you prefer traveling by train then the nearest railway station is Kodai Road station which is 100 kilometers away from Kodaikanal. The town is also well connected by bus with all the nearest cities.

There are many places of tourist interest in Kodaikanal and these places are noted for their serene environment. Some of them are Coakers Walk, Bryant Park, Kodai Lake, Green Valley View, Pillar Rocks, Devil’s Kitchen, Berijam Lake, Guna Caves, Pine Forest and Silent Valley View. The boating at Kodai Lake is one of the enjoyable activities and there are boats available on rent per hour. Other enjoyments of Kodaikanal are trekking, cycling and horse riding. The Fun Park near the fairy Falls is the favorite place of kids.

When you plan your stay in Kodaikanal, you can make out your choices among the Kodaikanal hotels, or cottages or bungalows. The hotels that have lake view or nearer to the lake will give you easy accessibility to many tourist spots and you can enjoy you evening walks. Coakers Walk area is noted for some best budget hotels and you may decide whether you need a splurge or a budget hotel.

If you want to have best food at Kodaikanal then there are many vegetarian and non-vegetarian restaurants here. The noodles and soup varieties and the pastry, cakes and tea at the authentic Tibetan restaurants could be your choice. With the help of Kodaikanal travel guide you will be able to select your desired Kodaikanal hotels and Kodaikanal restaurants when you stay. Taking a tour around to enjoy the riches of nature will be sure to rejuvenate your senses and refresh your mind.

Article Posted By : Sumazla  On July 01, 2012lView All Articles

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