Kodaikanal referred to as the “Princess of Hill Stations”

Also known as Kodai, this quaint tourist attraction is a city in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is sometimes referred to as the “Princess of Hill Stations”. Most of the locals here make their living through tourism and tourist services. This hill station is situated at an altitude of around 6,998 feet above sea level.

This city is host to an artificial star shaped lake, which is located close to the centre of the town. There are also numerous scenic mountain view points including Coaker’s Walk that has magnificent views down to the plains. Another well known area is Bryant Park, a botanical garden and Mount Perumal, which is a hill that resembles an extinct volcano.

Along with several temples, mosques and churches in the town, there are numerous hotels of all categories, a large variety of restaurants and three hospitals. Kodaikanal is also renowned for the famous Kodai International School. This city also houses an excellent Bazaar where one can buy everything from woolens, flowers, vegetables, handmade articles, hot snacks, toys, medicinal herbs and oils. It is easy to get to Kodai by road with the nearest airports in nearby cities like Madurai, Trichy and Coimbatore and the nearest railway station at Kodai Road, only 2 hours away by bus. Kodaikanal is especially popular among honeymooners.

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