Awsome and Evergreen Destination..so why wait !!. Review on Kodaikanal

KODAIKANAL is one of the very Popular Holiday Destinations of South India. It is referred to as the "Princess of Hill Stations" and it stands 7200 feet above sea level resting on the upper Palani Hills of the Western Ghats near Madurai in Tamil Nadu.

History states that this is the only Indian Hill Station developed by the Americans. Now here are some of the Pointers on how to get in to Kodaikanal.

> BY AIR: Madurai( 120 kms) , Coimbatore( 170 kms) and Trichy( 150 kms) are the nearest Airports to Kodaikanal. Direct Bangalore to Kodaikanal flights are unavailable. Those who are keen on flying can opt to take a flight to one of these airports and then opt for the roadways.

> By RAIL: Kodaikanal Road Train station is nearly 85 kms to Kodaikanal. There are many direct trains from Bangalore to Kodaikanal and the known one are the Tuticorin Express and the Nagarcoil Express.

> By ROAD: Kodaikanal is very well connected with all the major Towns via roadways and a good number of Buses are available. The Bangalore to Kodaikanal distance of approximately 470 kms and can be covered within 7 hours with steady driving. Self Drive is a good option so that the journey will be more comfortable with rest stops and local sight seeing on the way. The road is tarred and broad and is safe even at nights( what I felt) .

Now Popular Sightseeing Places:

KODAI LAKE > The Kodai lake, a man made structure of circumference of more than 5 km, is a beautiful place. Cycling, horse riding, walking and boating are the various activities that can be done there.

BERIJAM LAKE > This lake covered almost by forest should be definitely at the first of the to do list in Kodaikanal. Limited number of cars only allowed every day and we were told about 50-75 cars only allowed as per permit from the Forest department. Rs.200/- will be charged as entry fee at the check post and a form needs to be filled.

COAKERS WALK > Named after an Englishman Coakers walk is a one kilometer walk near a church. Located at height of 2150 metre this is a very good spot for a nice photo shoot with family over looking the Kodai Valley.

PILLAR ROCKS > Please do not miss this view point. If you are lucky enough and there is not dense fog you will be able to see the two rocks which looks like pillars. Please be careful about the monkeys as they are very cunning and are very good at snatching things.

GUNA CAVE > Trust me you will fell in love with this place. The small walk/trek from the counter gate till the caves is also great. These caves, earlier known as the ‘Devil’s Kitchen’, have now been fenced off due to the some unexpected accidents. But this is a great place for the Selfie Lovers.

There are other places to be seen such as: Pine forest, Kurinji Andavar Temple, Poombarai Village View, La Saleth Church, Moir Point etc.

Now where to STAY:

There are many option for staying at Kodaikanal. Good and Budget hotels are available, the only thing we need to have a check is the availability.

The best thing I love to have in Kodaikanal is the IDLI SAMBAR near the bus stand. An elderly couple will be serving hot IDLI, VADA and other stuff and it really taste great. Any one can get the taste from 6.30 AM till 11 AM.

The best things that can be purchased for ourselves and our loved ones back home are the Home Made Chocolates, Tea Powder and a variety of Herbal oils with medicinal values.

Now to conclude my review I will use my Title line, Indeed Kodai is an Awsome and evergreen destination which everyone should visit once.