In
the
South
Indian
state
of
Tamil
Nadu,
Dindigul
district
has
the
well-known
honeymoon
resort-
Kodaikanal.
The
name,
Kodaikanal,
is
a
perfect
amalgamation
of
the
two
syllables
Kodai
and
Kanal,
which
translates
to
“Gift
of
the
Forest” in
Tamil.
Well
renowned
as
the
“Princess
of
Hill
Stations,”
Kodaikanal
is
famous
as
the
ideal
vacation
spot
for
honeymooners
and
couples.
Kodaikanal
Main
Town,
covered
in
mist,
looks
very
attractive
and
picturesque.
This
scenic
appearance
attracts
tourists
worldwide
and
couples
call
the
place
an
exotic
and
Romantic
destination.
History
Of
The
Kodaikanal:
The
city
of
Kodaikanal
was
founded
in
1845
by
American
Christian
missionaries
and
British
administrators
who
used
it
as
a
getaway
to
escape
the
heat.
The
hospitality
sector,
which
supports
tourism,
accounts
for
a
sizable
portion
of
the
city’s
local
economy.
Mesmerising
Location
Of
Kodaikanal:
Kodaikanal
is
located
above
the
Palani
hills
and
is
encircled
and
sheltered
by
thick
woods.
Missionaries
utilised
Kodaikanal,
which
was
once
known
for
its
summer
forest,
as
an
abode
from
the
oppressive
heat
and
mosquito-infested
plains.
The
Paliyar
hill
tribes
lived
in
Kodaikanal,
which
was
first
mentioned
in
Tamil
Sangam
literature.
Some
affluent
Indians
moved
to
this
picturesque
hill
town
in
the
20th
century
to
settle
down
there.
With
its
elevation
of
6,998
feet
between
the
Parapar
and
Gundar
valleys,
Kodaikanal
town
owns
a
beautiful
climate.
It
may
be
seen
from
a
distance
as
it
is
perched
on
a
plateau
atop
the
Palani
Hills’ southern
side.
It
features
a
distinctive
uneven
basin
in
the
middle
of
which
sits
Kodaikanal
Lake,
a
man-made
lake
with
a
5
km
radius.
Vatta’
is
the
name
of
a
tiny
settlement
called
Vattakanal,
which
lies
a
few
kilometers
from
Kodaikanal.
Israeli
tourists,
who
begin
visiting
here
in
October,
are
among
the
most
frequent
visitors
to
Tamil
Nadu’s
Vattakanal.
It
is
located
in
the
Dindigul
district
on
the
southernmost
point
of
the
Upper
Palani
Hills.
The
well-known
Vattakanal
Falls
in
Vattakanal
is
a
major
draw
for
the
community
and
is
extremely
close
to
Upper
Lake
View.
It’s
a
great
place
for
nature
lovers
to
enjoy
the
natural
scenic
beauty.
Famous
Attractions
In
And
Around
Kodaikanal:
On
one
side,
Shola
woods
and
Eucalyptus
trees
decorate
the
valleys;
on
the
other,
plain
hills
are
covered
in
lush
meadows,
creating
an
adorable
scene.
The
lush
environment
of
Kodaikanal
is
home
to
several
impressive
rocks,
breathtaking
streams,
fragrant
rhododendron
and
magnolia
blooms,
and
heart-stealing
gardens.
Bryant
Park:
Bryant
Park
is
the
most-visited
botanical
garden
in
Kodaikanal.
The
bus
terminal
and
Bryant
Park
are
separated
by
a
distance
of
700
meters
in
Kodaikanal.
Water
lilies
and
big,
multi-colored
dahlias
are
the
primary
draws
of
this
wonderfully
maintained
park,
which
is
located
in
the
southeast.
Yellow
wildflowers
are
everywhere
around
the
city.
There
are
many
big
cypress,
eucalyptus,
and
acacia
trees.
Bryant
Park
draws
a
lot
of
visitors
because
of
its
proximity
to
Kodai
Lake.
Green
Valley:
Due
to
the
numerous
suicide
instances
recorded
here
and
the
fact
that
the
area
was
formerly
known
as
the
Suicide
Point,
this
location
has
become
incredibly
popular
with
tourists.
Later,
the
place
was
called
Green
Valley.
The
Vaigai
Dam
and
its
surrounding
valleys
may
be
seen
in
the
distance
from
this
viewpoint,
drawing
significant
numbers
of
people
there.
Many
fences
have
been
erected
around
the
valley’s
boundaries,
and
tourists
have
been
strongly
discouraged
from
stepping
over
the
barriers.
The
Pillar
Rocks:
The
Pillar
Rocks,
an
established
picnic
area,
is
located
8
miles
from
the
lake.
Three
boulders
that
are
arranged
vertically
and
tower
about
400
feet
above
the
ground
are
what
make
the
location
famous.
There
is
a
small
mesmerising
garden
that
is
quite
popular
here.
The
Lt.
Coaker-built
trail,
which
starts
close
to
the
Van
Allen
Hospital
and
ends
at
the
road
above
the
St.
Peter’s
Church,
passes
through
some
of
Kodaikanal’s
most
breathtaking
landscapes.
From
above,
one
can
see
Madurai,
the
dolphin
nose,
and
the
nearby
Valley
of
the
Pambar
River.
How
To
Reach
Kodaikanal:
By
Road:
The
highways
leading
to
Kodaikanal
pass
via
various
well-known
locations,
like
Palani,
Theni,
Madurai,
Kumuli,
Bengaluru,
Chennai,
etc.
Kodaikanal
has
a
convenient
road
system.
Kodaikanal
is
528
miles
from
Chennai
and
around
465
km
from
Bengaluru
while
traveling
by
car.
Several
buses
often
travel
from
all
the
main
South
Indian
towns
to
Kodai.
By
Train:
Coimbatore
Junction
and
Madurai
are
the
nearest
railway
stations
to
Kodai.
both
stations
are
well-connected
to
all
the
major
cities
across
the
country,
with
regular
trains
operating
from
the
cities
of
Bengaluru,
Chennai,
and
Hyderabad.
By
Air:
Madurai
Airport,
located
around
120
miles
from
Kodaikanal,
is
the
closest
airport.
With
frequent
flights
from
places
like
Bengaluru,
Chennai,
Mumbai,
and
others,
the
airport
is
well-connected
to
all
of
the
major
cities
in
the
nation.
Additionally,
flights
into
this
airport
come
from
other
significant
international
locations
than
India.
Best
Time
To
Visit:
You
may
visit
Kodaikanal
at
any
time
throughout
the
year
to
take
in
the
beauty
of
the
location;
there
is
no
need
to
wait
for
a
certain
season.
However,
visitors
prefer
to
visit
this
place
between
October
to
May.
Mannavanur
Lake,
Coakers
Walk,
Pine
Forest,
Pillar
Rocks,
Lake
View
Point,
and
Poombarai
Village
are
among
the
attractions
that
are
popular
with
tourists
and
newlyweds.
