General Information Altitude : 2,133 metres. Languages: Tamil and English. STD Code : 04542 Winter : Max17.3ºC, Min8.3ºC Summer : Max 19.8ºC, Min 11.3ºC

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 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.

Location :
120 Km From Madurai, Tamil Nadu., India

Tourist Attraction Kodaikanal Hill Station :
Boat Club : The tourists can avail boat services in the lake. T.T.D.C boats, Kodai boats, Carlton boats are available on hire for hours. Annual boat pageant is held in May every year as a part of Summer
Bryant Park : It is a botanical park situated on the eastern side of the lake. It is noted for flowers, hybrids and grafts.
Shenbaganur Museum : The Shenbaganur Museum has an impressive collection of stuffed-birds and the butterflies. The Flora and Fauna Museum is maintained by the Sacred Heart College
Bear Shola Falls : Bear Shola Falls can be reached through a picturesque rugged hill path. The falls are at the best in rainy season.
Stroblantus : Kodaikanal is rich in Flora and Fauna. It has a unique plant. The Kurinji, which blossoms once in 12 years, makes the hill slopes a "Blaze of Purple".

Best Time :
April-June and September-October

Nearby Toursit Destination :
Berijam Lake(21 km),Pillar Rock(8 km),Silver Cascade(8 km)

Visiting Kodaikanal :

By Air
The nearest airport is at Madurai (120 km from Kodaikanal).
By Rail
The nearest railway stations are the Kodai Road Railway Station (80-km) and the Palani Railway Station (64-km).
By Road
Kodaikanal is connected by road with Chennai (520-km), Ooty (264-km), Trichy (197-km), Coimbatore (175-km), Kumili (160-km), and Madurai(120-km). Regular bus services are available from Madurai, Palani, Kodaikanal Road, Theni, Dindigul, Tiruchirapalli, Kumuli (Thekkady) and Coimbatore. Additional buses ply during the season. Taxis and vans are available for local transportation. There are no auto-rickshaws in Kodaikanal.

Accomodation :

Kodaikanal offers good accommodation facilities to the tourists. The TTDC run Hotel Tamil Nadu on Fern Hill Road is one example where comfortable accommodation is provided to tourists.