Monday, October 14, 2019

Kodaikanal Overview | Travels in Kodaikanal | Rooms in Kodaikanal


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.


 Kodaikanal History



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.

 How to reach Kodaikanal?


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.

 Sightseeing places in Kodaikanal


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.