Nearby Attractions in Kodaikanal

Nearby Attractions in Kodaikanal

Last Updated: 10/07/2012

• Bryant Park

  Kodaikanal

  Distance from Kodaikanal :1 km;

  Time to Reach from Kodaikanal :0h, 3 m

  Bryant Park is a botanical garden in Kodaikanal located on the eastern side of the lake spreading over an area of 20.5 acres. It houses many varieties of flowering plants and trees. The landscape of this park was done in 1908 by a British forest officer with the name Bryant and so this park was name...

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• Chettiar Park

  Kodaikanal

  Distance from Kodaikanal :3 km;

  Time to Reach from Kodaikanal :0h, 5 m

  Chettiar Park is a well maintained small park managed by the township and it looks very pretty with beautiful flowers and trees. It is located on the way to Kurinji Andavar Temple. Those who want to enjoy nature peacefully come to this place. Especially this nice little park is the favorite place of...

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• Shenbaganur Museum

  Kodaikanal

  Distance from Kodaikanal :4 km;

  Time to Reach from Kodaikanal :0h, 7 m

  Shenbaganur Museum is a museum of flora and fauna maintained by the Sacred Heart College. This theological seminary was founded in 1895. It contains the breathtaking collections of stuffed birds and animals. The archaeological remains of the hills are preserved here.   This museum is a loving...

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• The Boat Club

  Kodaikanal

  Distance from Kodaikanal :1 km;

  Time to Reach from Kodaikanal :0h, 2 m

  The Boat Club was started in 1910 with a new boat house and only members were allowed at that time. Then in May 1929, some of the tourists were permitted to avail the boat ride. They were considered as temporary members. It was only in 1932, the service was extended to the public. The T.T.D.C boats,...

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• Kodaikanal Lake

  Kodaikanal

  Distance from Kodaikanal :2 km;

  Time to Reach from Kodaikanal :0h, 4 m

  Kodaikanal Lake is a manmade lake that was created in 1863 by the efforts of the then Madurai Collector, Sir Vere Henry Levinge. The lake is located at an altitude of 2285 meters above mean sea level and located amidst evergreen slopes. The lake spreads over an area of 60 acres of land and has a max...

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• Coaker's Walk

  Kodaikanal

  Distance from Kodaikanal :1 km;

  Time to Reach from Kodaikanal :0h, 3 m

  Coaker's Walk is a narrow pedestrian path that was constructed in 1872 by Lt. Coaker. This winding pathway starts near Van Alleh Hospital and joins the main road near St. Peter’s Church. You can relish the interesting sights from here down the valley. You can see Dolphin’s nose in the so...

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• Guna Cave (Devil's Kitchen)

  Kodaikanal

  Distance from Kodaikanal :2 km;

  Time to Reach from Kodaikanal :0h, 3 m

  The Devil’s Kitchen came to be called Guna Cave after the shooting of the film Guna here. This is a deep cave infested with bats and was wedged among three imposing boulders or pillar rocks. This has become a dangerous cave now and so is highly protected. No one allowed entering that but the t...

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• Kurinji Andavar Temple

  Kodaikanal

  Distance from Kodaikanal :3 km;

  Time to Reach from Kodaikanal :0h, 5 m

  Kurinji Andavar Temple is a famous temple dedicated to Lord Muruga. This temple was built by Leelavathi Ramanathan in 1936 who was born as a European and was later converted to Hinduism. Kurinji means the region of hills and Andavar means God in Tamil language and so the deity here is considered as ...

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• Bear Shola Falls

  Kodaikanal

  Distance from Kodaikanal :1 km;

  Time to Reach from Kodaikanal :0h, 3 m

  Bear Shola Falls is located just 2 kilometers from the lake and it is said that in olden days bears came there to drink water, the reason why it got that name. The pathway to the falls is rugged. It has good amount of water during rainy season.  ...

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• Berijam Lake

  Kodaikanal

  Distance from Kodaikanal :21 km;

  Time to Reach from Kodaikanal :1h, 1 m

  Berijam Lake is a reservoir and the drinking water to the neighboring areas is supplied from here. Animals like bison, elephants and leopards are found in this area. To enter into this area, you have to obtain the entry permits from the Tamil Nadu Forest Department. This is one of the places of scen...

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