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Bear Shola Falls
An excellent picnic spot just 10 min from the town, where
once bears came to drink water! A popular tourist spot especially
during rainy season when the falls is gorgeous.
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Dolphins Nose
This impressive tourist attraction is about 8 kms from
the main town.
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Lutheran Church
A famous Catholic Church that attracts a huge following
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Silver Cascade
A lovely waterfall that is on the way to/from Kodaikanal
is always crowded with tourists. 8 Kms from the Town this waterfall
is spectacular especially during rainy season. A great experience
for children to see the water gushing out of this beautiful cascade
from about 200 feet high. Many stand under and enjoy a bath and
the riveting experience. |
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Pambar Falls
Once beautiful this falls has lost much of its charm
and is nice mainly during rainy season. It is about 5 Km from
the town and is on the way to Pillar Rock.
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Telescope House
The ‘telescope House’ was built to enthrall
the tourist who throng at Coaker’s walk to help them view
the spectacular valley. |
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Shenbaganur Museum
This museum is about 7 KM from the Town and is maintained
by the Sacred Heart College – Theological Seminary founded
in 1895. It is specially committed to archaeological remains and
the flora and fauna of this beautiful hill station. This museum
is famous for one of the best Orchidaceous in the country and
has a collection of about 300 variety of orchids.
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Dolmen Circle
This site has put Kodaikanal firmly on the anthropology
map. It is believed that remains of pre-historic presence dating
back to 5000 BC are buried here. |
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Thalaiyar Falls
This spectacular waterfall which is one of the
highest in India, is best viewed during the rainy season. It can
be viewed either on the way up to Kodaikanal (about 12 KM from
the beginning of the ghat road) or on the way down, 36 KM from
Kodaikanal, as it is in the Ghat road. The scenic beauty at this
point is also breath-taking and almost every vehicle stops here
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Berijam Lake
This ‘Natural Lake’ of Kodaikanal is so beautiful
and serene that you would think you are in another world! The
forest here has been preserved and if you are lucky to get permission
to visit this place then don’t ever miss it for anything
else. This Lake is about 25 KM from the Town and it would be an
‘amazing experience’ for you if you get a chance to
visit this spot.
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Chettiyar Park
This pretty park is often overshadowed by the famous
Bryant Park. However, this is a beautiful place and its serenity
should make an impact on those who are used to the busy bustling
cities.
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Palani Temple
One of the famous temples of India, this prominent
temple is about 65 kms (2 hrs by car) from Kodaikanal. |
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The Lake
This captivating star-shaped man made lake is the focal
point of Kodaikanal and is in the heart of the Town. Surrounded
by trees and un-spoilt by civilization this Lake leaves the young
and the old mesmerized by its sheer beauty. No one leaves Kodai
without boating here and the experience is enthralling. |
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Coaker's Walk
Just a kilometer from the lake is the ‘Coaker’s
walk. The spectacular view from this walk is best enjoyed in the
evening when you can see the plains with its glittering lights.
The sunrise viewed from this place is amazing and will remain
etched in your memory for a long time.
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Bryant Park
This beautiful park is famous for its variety of roses.
Excellent time to visit this park is during the ‘Annual
Flower Show’ that takes place during every May. The park
is adjacent to the Kodai lake and is known for its variety of
flora. |
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Green Valley View / Suicide
Point
Tourists enjoy the stunning view from this place that
is also called the suicide point! This scenic beauty is enchanting
and makes your trip here worthwhile. This place is about 5 Kms
from the Town/Lake and can be located very close to the Golf Club. |
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Pillar Rocks
These magnificent boulders stand shoulder to shoulder and
is one of the primary tourist spot/attraction in Kodaikanal. Pillar
Rocks is 8 KM from the Town/Lake. The view is dazzling and is best
enjoyed during clear days when there is no mist around.
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Kurinji Temple
This temple is just 3 KM from the lake and is associated
with the famous Kurinji flowers that blooms once in 12 years. |
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The Kodaikanal Solar
& Astrophysics Centre
This famous Observatory is 4 Kms from the Lake and is
at an elevation of almost 2,500 meters. Visitors (with prior permission
and approval) can observe the planetary movements, stars etc,
the experience which would certainly leave you enriched with knowledge
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Pine Forest
A charming place for picnic this location is famous for
‘Cine Shooting’. You must not miss having a picnic
lunch here while you admire and enjoy the numerous pine trees
and streams flowing by. This enchanting place is about 10 Km from
the Town, beyond Pillar Rocks.
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