KODAIKANAL

KODAIKANAL

Kodaikanal, 2,100 m. above sea level, is a lovely hill resort which lies amidst the grandeur of the Palni hills in the Madurai district. The nearest railhead is Kodaikanal Road on the Southern Railway. From Kodaikanal Road, one has to travel 80 km. by road to reach Kodaikanal. Two-thirds of this motor journey up the hill through the Ghats is an exciting experience with the vista and scenery changing at every bend and curve on the mountain road. Coffee plantations are found at a height of 900 m.

As one goes up the road, a variety of trees and flowering plants greets the eye and the fragrance of eucalyptus and roses fills the air. The most striking attraction of Kodaikanal is the famous lake surrounded by a 5-km. road. It was planned by Sir Vere Levinge and formed by banking up a small stream. A walk along the promenade skirting the lake is an exhilarating experience and boating on the lake is a popular pastime for visitors.

The season begins in the middle of April and for two months Kodaikanal is the paradise of holiday-makers. With its temperate climate and an average of twelve hours of sunshine every day, it is one of the most popular health resorts in India. The Bear Shala Falls, the Glen Falls, the Silver Cascade, the Fairy Falls, and several other beautiful waterfalls add to the vantage points such as Prospect Point, Vembadi Shola Peak, Dolphin's Nose, Pillar Rocks, Coaker's Walk and Perumal Peak, which provide beautiful views of the surrounding countryside. The Kodaikanal Observatory, surmounting a hill 250 m. above the lake, was established in 1899 and is one of the most important institutions in India for the study of meteorology, solar physics and allied subjects.

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