A Kaleidoscope of Nature
Lofty hills, lush valleys, velvety slopes, cascading streams, picture post card scenery and colonial ambience - these snapshots best describe the vintage town of Kodaikanal. Resting in the gentle laps of the Palani Hills, Kodaikanal retains its original rustic charms. This rich tapestry of nature offers a rare glimpse of nature in all its pristine glory. Kodaikanal, founded in 1845 by American missionaries, is now one the most popular hill stations in South India.
Kodaikanal is a kaleidoscope of rustic beauty, vintage charm and breath-taking natural scenery. The magic of this hill station lies in its taste for a simple country life and its salubrious climate. This charming colonial town is an ideal spot for a romantic getaway.
Situated at a height of 2100 meters, it offers breathtaking views of the misty hills garbed in silver oaks, pines and eucalyptus trees and verdant valleys crisscrossed by crystal clear brooks. The tantalizing beauty of nature greets travelers at every turn. Kodaikanal is truly called “the princess of Hill stations”.
Houses of gabled roof dot the skyline, lending a tinge of Victorian touch to the township. Kodaikanal is also famous as a popular trekking spot. The star shape Kodaikanal Lake surrounded by beautiful slopes form the pivot around which the town has evolved. The town is also famous for its many educational institutions of international repute.
