Kodaikanal

Hugged by green folds of the Pallani Hills, Kodaikanal is a picturesque hill station which lures many tired souls from all over the world. The hill station brings a fusion of nature and local cultures of Tamil Nadu. You can indulge in the simplest of activities here and still have a whale of a time. Spend your holidays at an altitude of 7,200 feet where you walk through huge trees, creeks, bowers, and emerald meadow.

Here are the top places to visit in Kodaikanal:

Devil's Kitchen
Don't go by its name. It's a beautiful place where you can relish ample of nature all around. Air is pristine here and gives you immense solace. Here is a cave which looks mysterious due to its deep hidden ravines. The terrain is slippery and thus, one must be careful while walking here.

Berijam Lake
Surrounded with ample of greenery, Berijam Lake is a heaven of flora and fauna. Here you can spend some blissful moments amidst nature. Walk around to explore a fire tower, splendid lake view and the medicine forest. The lake is visited by panther, deer, snakes and bison for gratifying their thirst and thus, entry is restricted between 9.30 am to 3 pm.

Coakers Walk
This will the most beautiful walk of your life. Mother Nature has blessed this place with all its wonders. This 1 kilometer long pathway has bounty of serenity and makes every visitor wide eyed with picturesque views of the hills sprawling around. You can witness clouds kissing the hills here and making the surroundings look hazy.

Kodai Lake
Enjoy pedal boats and row boats at the Kodai Lake. This star shaped lake is nestling with seamless calmness. Numerous varieties of birds can be spotted here. Enjoy leisurely walks at the 5 kilometer long path here adorned with verdant greenery all around.

Kurinjiandavar Temple
Religious souls must visit the Kurinjiandavar Temple dedicated to Lord Murugan. Here you can spot the rare kurunji flower which blooms once in 12 years. This temple was raised in 1936 by a European lady. Locals can be seen here worshipping the deity whereas travelers enjoy its architecture and nature around.

Dolphin's Nose
Dolphin's Nose remains popular among trekkers. This is a huge rock projecting over a wide chasm around 2,000 meters deep. Travelers take a trek to reach the top of the Dolphin's Nose from where they are showered with magnificent views of the Western Ghats. Also visit the Liril Falls which remain a hidden attraction here.