Kodaikanal is one of the most popular hill resorts in India. It is a charming hill
station, stands amidst sylvan beauty on the southern crest of the upper Palani
Hills near Madurai in Tamil Nadu. With its rocks, woods, lovely lake and
bracing air, Kodaikanal is an ideal hill resort for the tourists.

The unique flowering plant 'Kurunji'(Strobilanthus
Kunthanus) that last bloomed in 2004, is nature's gift to Kodaikanal.
Kodaikanal located amidst the folds of the verdant Pali hills is one of the
most popular serene hill stations in India, which mesmerises any visitor and is
frequented all through the year.

Kodai is situated at an altitude of about 2,133-m
high and covers an area of 21.45-sq-km. The hill town is renowned for its
educational institutions of international repute. The hill-plantain fruits and
plums are known for their freshness and taste. Berijam lake, one among the
beautiful lakes of South India, spreads over an area of 24 hectares.

Shopping Spot

The Residents of Kodai grumble since essential household things are always in
short supply as everything has to come up in lorries. However the need of
tourist viz, Souvenirs, gifts and momentoes can be bought easily and upto
fullest satisfaction. Exquisite embroidery, home made chocolates, Kodai Cheese,
enough of warm cloths, dried flowers are also available in a wide range of
prices. In Anna Salai excellent fresh vegetables available in the town market
of the bazaar. Eco-nut in Pt- Road has good whole foods, brown bread, Jams,
Peanut, Butter, Cheese, Muffins which will be very tasty.

Kurinji Andavar Temple

This temple is around 2.5 kms from Kodai Lake and the Deity here is Lord
Subramanya. According to Tamil Literature, Lord Subramanya is the God of
'Kurinji' i.e. the hilly region. The Palani Hills and the northern plains can
be seen from here.

Dolphin's Nose

This is a spot where lies a flat rock at the edge of the hills, below which
there is a great deep of about 6600 feet. This is an awe-inspiring sight though
we have wonderful sights throughout the way. It is about 8 kms away from bus
stand.