Friday 10 August 2012

Kodaikanal Tourism - Hillstation


Kodaikanal is the most beautiful and popular hill station in Tamil Nadu. It is located in the famous Palani Hills in Western Ghats and is known as the Princess of hill stations. Kodaikanal is situated about 7,200 feet above the sea level. The beauty of Kodaikanal is second to none and it is famous for all the scenic spots in an around Kodaikanal. It is it the favorite with young and old alike and is a popular tourist destination in South India.

Kodaikanal is the most sought after honeymoon destination in South India because of its scenic beauty and it has the attribute to leave any nature lover mesmerized by its charms.

The word Kodaikanal means gift of the forest in local language. The dense forest with many varieties of trees, the huge rocks in the wilderness and the enchanting waterfalls, makes it a real gift for the tourists visiting this place. Kodaikanal is famous for eucalyptus oil, homemade chocolates, plums and pears. Kodaikanal is famous for the kurinji - flowers, which blossoms only once in twelve years. Woolen clothing is available at cheaper rates in the Tibetan refugee bazaar. The word Kodaikanal means gift of the forest in local language. The dense forest with many varieties of trees, the huge rocks in the wilderness and the enchanting waterfalls, makes it a real gift for the tourists visiting this place.

There are many internationally renowned educational institutions like Kodaikanal International school, Kodaikanal Christian College etc, in and around Kodaikanal. Mother Theresa University, which is India’s one and only women’s university, is located in Kodaikanal.

A tourist can indulge in various activities - one can go for cycling, horse riding, boating, trekking and many more adventurous activities. Kodaikanal is influenced with Christian culture and the sculptures in the churches of Kodaikanal are worth a visit.

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  1. Coaker’s villa is located just off Coaker’s walk. It is a converted English villa and looks very beautiful from outside. It has an air of old world charm about it. It is a small property with a view of the Kodaikanal valley. The property has been done up very well by Club Mahindra. There is a good kitchen, a good dinning hall, children’s play area, and a few cozy places to sit and enjoy the view of the valley. The food at the restaurant was good and I preferred eating at the resort. The resort staff is friendly and nice and was very cooperative.

    The natural beauty with greenery, hills and mountains made the vacation rich with great moments, ones we never had before. Rooms, services, food and hospitality were wonderful. Above all, the entertainment was excellent. Indeed a mind-blowing holiday. Thanks to Club Mahindra.
    The nearest railway stations are the Kodai Road Railway Station, which is 80 km from Kodaikanal and the Palani Railway Station, which is 64km from Kodaikanal. I enjoyed my trip to Kodaikanal and would recommend it to everyone. It is money well spent and the food at the resort is awesome. Visit Kodaikanal with your family to truly enjoy your holidays.

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