One of India’s picturesque hill stations, it lies about 115km away by road from Madurai. Cascading waterfalls, especially after the monsoon, verdant slopes, various parks and a lively market area are the major attractions. Three km from the Kodaikanal bus stand, the waterfalls lies hidden within a dense forest.If you are looking for a quiet retreat but not too far away from anywhere, then Kodaikanal in Tamil Nadu can be a good choice
- Key Attractions: Kodaikanal Lake, Bryant Park, Silver Cascade Falls, Pillar Rocks, Bear Shola Falls, Guna Cave or Devil’s Kitchen, Moir Point, Thalaiyar Falls, Kurinji Andavar Temple, and Kodaikanal Solar Observatory. Learn more about lakes in Kodaikanal
- Nearest Airport: Madurai International Airport and Coimbatore International Airport
- Nearest Railway Station: Kodai Road
Kodaikanal can be visited through the year, but the ideal time is in the winter between October and March. The summer and monsoon months from April to June and between July and September respectively, also make for a good Kodaikanal trip. Come sun or rain, the region glitters with sugar and spice!
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