Kodaikanal a place
with rich is popular for its Natural charm referred to as “City in the hills”
is located in Dindigul District of the Tamil speaking State TamilNadu.
There are various tourist attractions which
attract many tourists from all around the world. Some of these tourists spots
are Kodaikanal lake, Bryant park, Coaker’s walk, Poombarai village, Shembaganur
Museum of Natural History, Pillar Rocks, Guna caves, Silver Cascade, Dolphin’s
Nose, Kurinji Andavar Murugan temple, Berijam lake as they add more value to
the place and also reflects the historical ambiance of Kodaikanal.
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Kodai Lake
Kodaikanal Lake is
a man-made lake in the Kodaikanal city. The early missionaries were responsible
to build this lake. The lake is surrounded by rich green Palani Hills Range the
main watershed for the lake. The lake is situated at an elevation of 2285m
above sea level and has an average depth of 3.0m. The lake is at a distance of
3 km from the Kodai Bus stand which makes it easier for the visitors to visit
the lake.
This lake has
become a tourist attraction in recent years. Boating is the main sport tourists
perform as an act of fun. The Kodaikanal Boat and Rowing Club, as well as the
Tamil Nadu Tourist Development Corporation doing well in offering premium
boating services. As of today boating as becoming a prime tourist attraction in
Kodaikanal.
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Bryant Park
Bryant Park is
located on the East side of the Kodai lace and has various species of plants
and animals in it. It is a large hub for plants, Scrubs, herbs, and animals.
One section of the park is dedicated to the rose garden. The park also hosts an
Annual Horticulture Show that draws gardening enthusiasts and
horticulturalists.
If you are an
indoor gaming person, there are various places you can find in Kodaikanal which
offer various indoor gaming facilities.
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Coakers Walk
Coaker's walk is an
amazing place to explore the mesmerizing mountains of Kodaikanal city. The walk
is on a mountain which has been constructed to give the visitors an amazing
mountain walking experience. Tourists prefer to take morning and evening walks
to admire the glimpses of nature. The looks are amazingly beautiful, as it
looks like you are walking on clouds.
It was constructed
in 1872, by Lieutenant Coaker. It is about half a kilometre away from the
Kodaikanal Lake and is constructed on the steep slope. The region is known for
its cold weather and exquisite look. It's a popular location for tourists for
activities like sightseeing, photography and cycling. A walk here is a unique
experience in itself and should be on your list of attractions to visit in
Kodaikanal.
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Shembaganur Museum of Natural history
It is one of the
most popular tourist places in Kodaikanal. The museum prime attraction is its
orchidarium which is one of the best in the country. Maintained by the Sacred
Heart College, the museum came into existence due to the efforts put in by E.
Ugarte who was the Spanish Father and took control of its creator A. Anglade in
1951. The collection is entirely collected by the student teams. Ugarte
described the significant assets of the museum in 1963 which also featured in
'A Museum of the Palais'. A record is known as 'The Botanical inventory in the
Museum' was featured before this in 1954 by Father KM Mathew. Flora, Fauna,
handicrafts, and anthropology are the major holdings museums have. There are
around 2500 varieties of plants in the museum. There are nearly 300 species of
trees and flower plants in the Orchidarium with a compilation of a variety of
butterflies, snakes, mammals, and moths. The museum is worth visiting as it
offers a lot of historical information along with providing a pleasant view of
a variety of plants.
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Pillar Rock
Pillar rock is the
most favorite picnic spot in Kodaikanal, the place is named so as it has three
vertically positioned boulders reaching up to a height of 400 feet. They stand
as an untouched miracle for the tourists visiting Kodaikanal. The chambers
between these two massive rocks are called the Devil's Kitchen. It is the hub
for many birds and the sounds they make are a treat for the visitors.
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Guna Caves
These caves are the
most mesmerizing place in Kodaikanal which has an amazing history to it. It is
said that the Pandavas used to live in the caves. The name of the cave had come
from a Bollywood movie that was shot in this movie. These caves have their own
unique image among tourists for its extraordinary visiting experience. You can
experience your dose of adventure in the form of trekking.
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Kurinji Andavar Murugan temple
This temple is
famous for the Kurinji flower which blossoms only once in 12years. It is
situated just 3 km from mesmerizing Kodaikanal Lake and is devoted to the God
of Hills, i.e. Lord Muruga. Decoding the meaning of this temple’s name, Kurinji
stands for hill area and Andavar refers to God, so that is why this temple is
called Kurinjiandavar named after the Hill God Murugan. The blossoms of the
flower are the prime attraction of this temple and people turn up in huge
numbers to see this. There are many shopping stores where you can buy various
things. The cravings in the temple will leave you awestruck.
This temple and its scenic surroundings will leave an enchanting impression. This temple is a must-visit when you for its aura.
This temple and its scenic surroundings will leave an enchanting impression. This temple is a must-visit when you for its aura.
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