Attractions
EXPLORE DOLPHINS NOSE
The hill is named Dolphin's Nose because it resembles a dolphin's nose. It is a conspicuous land mark in Visakhapatnam. Dolphin's nose is a huge rocky head land which is 174 meters high and 358 meters above sea level.
Location: 8 Km. from Kodaikanal on Upper Shola Rd, Kodaikanal, India
Timing: 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
EXPLORE VATTAKAL FALLS
One of the main attractions of Kodaikanal city, very near to the Upper Lake View, a beautiful waterfall, is Vattakanal Falls. A perfectly calm and quiet.Vattakanal Waterfalls is a breathtaking scenic delight that pours down from luxurious hills in Tamil Nadu, India. It is situated almost 3 km.
Location: 3km outside Kodaikanal
Timing: 24-hours
EXPLORE GREEN VALLEY VIEW
Green Valley View (Suicide Point), Kodaikanal Overview.It used to be known as suicide point because of the dangerous valley which is dense and deep; below the point of more than 5000 feet drop.
Location: 5.5km from Kodaikanal Lake.
Timing: 07.00AM to 06.00PM
EXPLORE PILLAR ROCK
Pillar Rocks, in the small town of Kodaikanal, is not only a stunning tourist attraction but also a place with a fascinating history.
Situated in the 'Princess of Hill stations', Kodaikanal, the Pillar Rocks have become a lovely picnic spot. Constituting a beautiful mini garden.
Location: Pillar Rocks Rd, Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu 624101
Timings: 09.00AM to 04.00PM
EXPLORE GUNA CAVE
Guns caves is one the most famous spots in Kodaikanal. Its very interesting because it is in the middle of the forest and the roots and trees look so different.The caves were formed as a result of the unusual rock formations which started due to the soil erosion from cliffs. There are some dark chambers between the rocks as well where bats reside from where the name Devil's Kitchen is believed to have been derived.
Location: Pillar Rocks Rd, Tamil Nadu 624101
Timings: 08.00AM to 06.00PM
EXPLORE PINE FOREST
A forest of Pine trees. Temperate coniferous forest, a terrestrial habitat type defined by the World Wide Fund for Nature.
Pine forests tend to have a closed canopy and relatively little understory vegetation. Brackenfern (Pteridium aquilinum) seen here is one plant that does well in dense pine forests. Photo by Charlie McDonald. These forests occur at elevations of 7,000-8,500 feet.
Location: Kodaikanal Ghat Road
Timing: 10.00AM to 06.00PM
EXPLORE MOIR POINT
The Moir Point is situated at the place where the first grass was cut by Sir Thomas Moir to build the Goschen Road. Until 1929, the Moir Point was known as Fore Mile Road. The importance of the place lies in the long history that is associated with it wherein the entry of unauthorised people is barred.
Location : 6C6X+57V, Ten Mile Round, Tamil Nadu
Timing : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EXPLORE KODAI LAKE
In 1863, Kodaikanal Lake was created by Sir Vere Hendry Levinge, who was then the Collector of Madurai District, by damming three streams flowing into a valley. He stocked the lake with local fish and brought Kodai's first boat from Tuticorin. He lived in Pambar House after his retirement.
Location: 3km from Kodai bus stand
Timings: 06.00AM to 05.00PM
EXPLORE BERIJAM LAKE
Berijam lake was artificially created in 1867, when Sir Vere Levigne, Collector of Madurai, donated part of his personal retirement funds for building the dam. Subsequently, the dam and reservoir were enlarged and a pipeline was built to supply drinking water to the Periyakulam Municipality.Water volume: 2,180,000 m3 (77,000,000 cu ft)
Location: Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu
Timing: 09.00AM to 03.00PM
EXPLORE MANNAVANUR LAKE
Mannavanur Lake is situated close to 40 kms from Kodaikanal but it is worth visiting this place. The lake is quite serene and peaceful.Things to do near Mannavanur Lake on Tripadvisor.
Timings: 09:30 am to 05:00 pm
EXPLORE POOMBARAI TEMPLE
The history of the temple is traced back to about 3000 years ago. The original temple is believed to have been built by a king of the ancient Chera dynasty that ruled over the region of Tamil Nadu. The Poombarai Murugan Temple, Kodaikanal is also known as Poomparai Kuzhanthai Velappar Temple.Poombarai is a tiny village that is famous for its production of garlic. It is comfortably nestled among terraced fields and lush greenery. It stands at the height of 1,920 m in the Palani Hills and offers a picturesque view of the surroundings. You get to see colourful houses laid out in neverending greenery.
Location : The temple is located at poomparai village about 25 Kms from Kodaikanal.
Timing : 8AM–2PM
