Kodaikanal Tour
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Kodaikanal is a city in the hills of the taluk division of the Dindigul
district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Its name in the Tamil language
means "The Gift of the Forest". Kodaikanal is referred as the "Princess of
Hill stations" and has a long history as a retreat and popular tourist
destination. It's a lot cooler in temperature than lower elevation cities
such as Chennai. Kodaikanal was established in 1845 as a refuge from the
high temperatures and tropical diseases of the plains. Much of the local
economy is based on the hospitality industry serving tourism. 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.
