Kodaikanal History
The princess of hills, Kodaikanal, is one of the most famous
hill stations in Southern India. The Queen of Hills also called the Kashmir,
and yet the elegance and charm of Munnar, like the queen, make it a love of
the traveler's heart. It is also called the Kashmir of Kerala and the Ooty.
But, most travelers can't get the most from this gem. There is, therefore, a full
guide to help planning the perfect travels in Kodaikanal, India with
information on how to reach, what to see, where to stay(rooms in Kodaikanal)and
what to eat.
Easiest Ways to reach Kodaikanal
The fastest way to get to Kodaikanal is to fly to Coimbatore
or Madurai and then to hire a cab to get to the Kodaikanal. Madurai is nearer
and takes about 2.5-3 hours while Coimbatore is on the way to Kodaikanal for
about 4 hours. Bangalore and Chennai visitors can easily drive to Kodaikanal,
and there are even some coming from Hyderabad. There are also a variety of
windmills on the road from Coimbatore to Kodaikanal if you like to select them.
Private cabs would be around 3000-3300 Rs. from Coimbatore to Kodaikanal. As a
secure, courteous and fare taxi service, we would suggest the best travel agents in Kodaikanal. You can check the website here.
Sightseeing Places to visit in Kodaikanal
Many visitors who did not drive with their own cars to
Kodaikanal prefers to hire taxis or cabs. Based upon the location you need, you
can buy a full day cab from Rs.1200 up. There are also a few days to rent a car
and ask your driver to take you around and he will cover all the standard
sights. In Kodaikanal, there are no auto-rickshaws mainly because of the hilly
terrain.
But if you are of the adventurous kind, why not rent a 2
wheel? While in Kodaikanal there are limited options to hire 2 wheels, we could
still find one and had a great time driving around Kodaikanal because taxi
unions do not want it. The lease can vary from Rs400 to 700 per day depending
on the type of two-wheelers and the season. You can contact here 2 wheelers like active or motorcycles.
As regards tourist destinations, other places can be
categorized and covered in 2 loops, as we have already described, apart from
the Kodai Lake and a couple of cascades located separately. These circuits are
designed so that at the right time of day you can cover the best places. This
route may prove hectic for some since some of the sites involve walking, which
can take young children or older persons. We ask you to tailor the route to
your taste and requirements. Remember that these tours are routes that we
suggest to cover different sights.
Kodaikanal Places we will upload in the next session.
