With time, Kodaikanal has come to be an important tourist destination in India. The hill station provides a rejuvenating experience to travelers. Comprehensive tourist information on Kodaikanal will lead you through a smooth and hassle free trip to the place. Some of them are discussed below:

History of Kodaikanal:
The primitive tribes of Paliyans and Pulyans had their settlement in the region of Kodaikanal. These tribes lived in this area during the 14th century.

In 1821, Lt. B.S. Ward visited the place as an inspector. He was actually the first European to visit the hill station. American missionaries also subsequently moved to the place and built a number of houses. The missionaries also erected several churches. Bier Leverage, the collector of Madurai, was instrumental in forming the famous Kodaikanal Lake.

Tourist Attractions in Kodaikanal:
A town of extraordinary scenic beauty and magnificence, Kodaikanal offers its visitors a variety of tourist attractions including rippling streams, misty hills, lots of greens and colonial cottages. During your tour to Kodaikanal you can visit the sites of interest like Kodaikanal Lake, Coaker�s Walk, Palani, Bryant Park, Kurinji Andavar Temple, Green Value View and Pillar Rocks.

Climate of Kodaikanal:
Kodaikanal offers a pleasant weather throughout the year. In summers temperatures do not rise too high (between 11�C and 20�C). Winters are also not too cold (between 8�C and 17�C). The area enjoys a yearly rainfall of 165 cm.

Best Time to visit:
Tourists throng the spot almost all the year round. But it is best visited between the months of April and June and between September and October. You will enjoy your visit to Kodaikanal during the monsoons.

How to Reach Kodaikanal:


By Air - Located 120 km from Kodaikanal, the nearest airport is Madurai.

By Rail - The Palani Railway Station and the Kodai Road Railway Station are situated respectively 64 km and 80 km away.

By Road - Ooty (264-km), Trichy (197-km), Chennai (520-km), Kumili (160-km), Coimbatore (175-km), and Madurai (120-km) are linked to Kodaikanal through roadways. There are regular bus services to the town of Kodaikanal from the towns of Palani, Madurai, Kodaikanal Road, Dindigul, Theni, Tiruchirapalli, Kumuli (Thekkady) and Coimbatore.

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