General Information
Perched on the southern crest of palani hills at an altitude of
2133mts.,kodaikanal in tamil nadu is one of the most beautiful hill stations
in India.
State Name
Tamil Nadu
Distance from Major Cities
Bangalore(475kms) Coimbatore(170kms) Thiruchrapalli(200kms) Madurai(120kms)
Dindigul(100kms)
Weather / Climate
Max Min Summer 19.8° c 11.3° C; Winter 17.3° c 8.3° C
Other Name of City
Kodi
Population
32931
Religions (Major Religion)
Hindu (96.31), Muslim (0.18), Others (3.53)
Language
Tamil,English
Cuisine
Masala Dosa,Idli,Wara,Dhai Wara,Pongal,Curd Rice
Restaurants
Packia Deepam, Rajay Restaurant(Near Bus Stand), Tibetan Brothers,Poet
Thyagarajar Road,Kodaikanal
Temples
Kuringa Andauar Temple
Monuments
Shenbaganur Museum, Pillar rocks
Other Attractions
Kodai lake,Bryant park, Pillar Rocks,Fairy falls,Berijam lake,Coaker's
walk, Solar Physical Laboratory
Wildlife
Annamalai Park(Indira Gandhi National Wildlife Sanctuary
Excursions
Dolphin's nose, Perumal Peak, Berijam Lake, Kukal Cave
Area
21.45 sq km
Shopping
Annasalai, Point Road
Things To Buy
Handicrafts and Handlooms
Entertainment
Golf course (5 kms off kodaikanal lake),Angling and boating at kodaikanal
lake
Best Season
Throughout the year(preferably april-june and september-october
