Kodaikanal, a charming hill stations in southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, is a top tourist destination atop 2100 meters in Palani Hills. A tranquil place, some 120 kms away from Madurai, it invites hordes of tourists for its intoxicating air, remarkable scenery and serenity. Blending heritage and natural beauty, Kodaikanal is where you can connect to the nature's stillness at its best.

When we talk of tourist attractions here, then the Kodaikanal Lake stands out- the most visited placed as well- for its outstanding landscape and boating facilities. If the Flora Museum draws tourists for its rich compilation of orchids and exotic plants, then the Bryant Park- a botanical garden- delights for its diverse species of roses and lilies. The Kurinji Andavar temple, shaped like the traditional Pallavas temples, is another place worth visiting here.

The list of tourist attraction in Kodaikanal also includes the Astrophysical Observatory, a 120-year-old structure. Waterfalls are many here and the most visited ones include Bear Shola Falls, Glen Falls, Silver Cascade and Fairy Falls. If the Pillar Rocks delight tourists for their vistas of the sunset, then the Coaker's Walk is just perfect to get a wonderful view of the valley.

Bear Shola Falls

Located in southern Indian hill station of Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu, Bear Shola Falls is small cascade in green plantations. This is seasonal waterfall which flows to its full size in monsoons. This place got its name because it was drinking place of bears of forest. And word ‘Shola’ in the name is a type of forest that surrounds the cascade. The falls are base of River Parappar, which is now known as Tevankarai Aar. With slanting heig...

Devils Kitchen

Located in the town of Kodaikanal, Devil’s Kitchen is deep cleft which is interesting as well as dangerous place. Lying between three gigantic Pillar rocks and Green Valley, this place is a natural magnet to plenty of tourists who come here all year around. This is a deep narrow and hidden valley which resembles dark trench but are deep, and are must visit spot for adventure enthusiasts. The Pillar rocks around Devil’s Kitchen are fo...

Green Valley View

Located in Kodaikanal, Green Valley View point offers panoramic view of valleys, hills, plains and Vaigai Dam – which makes this place worth remembering. With vertical drop of 1500 meters, it is renowned for its enroute fun and visitors can walk through panoramic walks and woodlands to reach here. The deep, terrifying and hollow valley below the point is above 5000 feet drop. Green Valley View is formerly known as Suicide Point due to larg...

Pillar Rocks

Located in Kodaikanal and around 8 KM away from Kodaikanal Lake, Pillar Rocks encompasses of three granite boulders. All the boulders reach the height of 400 feet which makes exquisite picnic spot. There is chamber between these pillars which is known as Devil’s Kitchen. It is best place for photography as scenery around is breathtaking. Additionally, the shady woods found here provide perfect spot for family picnic. Pillar Rocks also has ...

Bison Wells Palani Hills

The Palani Hills are mountain ranges lying to the east of the Western Ghats in the state of Tamil Nadu. These ranges spread over 2068 sq. kms. and are well known for its Wildlife Sanctuary and National Parks. The Bison Wells located 30 kms from the renowned hill station of Kodaikanal in these mountain ranges, attracts many visitors due to the presence of varied flora and fauna and wildlife. Some of frequently found animals are Indian Bison, birds...

Kurinji Andavar Temple

The Kurinji Andavar Temple is one of the most famous temples in Kodaikanal, Tamil Naidu, India. This temple is located approximately 3 km from Kodaikanal Lake and is covered with beautiful forest and hill station. You can find the famous Kurinji flower in the valleys of the hill station. The name of ‘Kurinji Andavar’ is actually derived from its famous flower Kurinji, which last flowered in 1992. For Tamil people, Kurinji means &lsqu...