Kodaikanal Hill Resorts

Enjoy an Incredible India holiday in the Western Ghats, in the scenic hill resort of Kodaikanal. Kodaikanal in South India is situated in the Palani Hills in Tamil Nadu. Established as a summer retreat by the British during colonial times, Kodaikanal is a green hill resort where you're sure to have a memorable Incredible India Holiday.

Situated at a distance of 120 km from Madurai, a heritage town in Tamil Nadu, Kodaikanal is at a height of 2,133 m. Kodaikanal is a popular hill resort for the residents of South India and is also a popular honeymoon destination. One of the attractions of Kodaikanal is the occasionally blooming Kurinji flower. It flowers once in 12 years. Its last flowering season was in 1992. The green slopes, nature trails, streams and waterfalls make a holiday in Kodaikanal a happy one, on your Incredible India Holiday.

Holiday Attractions in Kodaikanal:

The Lake

The Kodaikanal Lake covers 24 hectares and is surrounded by a 5 km long road. Built by Sir Vere Henry Levinge (1819-1885), the collector of Madurai, who retired to Kodaikanal in 1863, the boating on the lake and pony rides around it are popular holiday activities.

Shenbaganur Museum: Created in 1895, this museum showcases local flora and fauna and archaeological finds. It is also home to one of the largest orchidariums in India, with over 300 species of orchids.

Solar Physical Observatory: Set at a height of 2343 m, the Kodaikanal observatory, is popular with visitors on holiday, who can survey the surrounding countryside and the skies through the telescopes meant for the public.

Telescope House: Located on Coaker's walk, visitors can see beautiful views of the countryside around Kodaikanal from this viewpoint.

Silver Cascade: Kodaikanal Lake empties in a Silver Cascade, where picnickers can enjoy a holiday bathe.

Dolphin's Nose: Visitors who come here on holiday can see the Yawning Chasm below, while standing on the flat surface of the Dolphin's Nose, a projecting rock, located about 8 km from the Kodaikanal Lake.

Bryant Park: Located to the East of Kodaikanal Lake, Bryant Park has a glasshouse and annual flower show in May, and is a popular holiday attraction.

The Perumal Peak: This 2,440 m high peak is located 11.3 Kms from Kodaikanal and is a favorite with trekkers. The route begins at a point called Neutral Saddle in Permal Mallai village.

Fairy Falls: This scenic picnic spot is located 5 Km from Kodaikanal Lake and is natural basin where picnickers can bathe.

Kukkal Caves: This caves have remains of the Paliyans, the indigenous inhabitants of these hills, who were known to have dressed in clothes made of leaves.

Dolmen Circle: Located 8 Km from Kodaikanal Lake, Dolmen circle contains remains of pre-historic inhabitants of this area and burial urns and models of dolmens.