Kodaikanal Travel Photos

Ranked #4,097 in Arts & Design, #62,409 overall

Princess of Hill Station

Kodaikanal also known as Kodai in Tamil Nadu is a charming hill resort. It is referred as the "Princess of Hill stations" and has a long history as a retreat and admired tourist destination. It is located 7,200 feet above sea level amongst the picturesque Western Ghats of South India. Kodaikanal mesmerizes any visitor with her wooded slopes, mighty rocks, enhancing waterfalls and a beautiful lake. Unique attraction in this hill resort is Kurinji Flower. This flower is in full bloom around December once in 12 years, and it covers the whole valley in a beautiful sea of blue. It was last in full bloom in 2006; its next bloom is predictable in 2018. Kodaikanal is a perfect summer resort for the travel enthusiast of the southern plains.

A Happy Tourist @ Kodaikanal

Kodaikanal means gift of the forest in Tamil language. The thick forest with numerous varieties of trees, the huge rocks in the wilderness and the captivating waterfalls makes it a real reward for the tourists visiting this place. Kodaikanal is the most well known honeymoon destination in South India because of its scenic beauty and it has the power to leave any nature lover mesmerized by its beauty. With its fascinating air, wonderful scenery and calmness that you can hardly find in any other hill resorts, Kodaikanal is an perfect summer resort for the travel enthusiast of the southern plains. Kodaikanal is famous for eucalyptus oil, homemade chocolates, plums and pears. Woolen clothing is available at cheaper rates in the Tibetan refugee bazaar. Kodaikanal weather is enjoyable throughout the year, but the most excellent time to visit Kodaikanal is from April to June and from September to October.

Coaker's Walk @ Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu

Coaker's Walk

Even if customary and very familiar, a stroll down the Coaker's Walk never seems to become old and stale. One of the biggest enticement of a Kodaikanal tour, one can get pleasure from some of the breath taking views from the Coaker's Walk.

Kodaikanal

Kodai Landscape

Kodaikanal Valley

Kodaikanal Valley

Kodaikanal Lake

Kodai Lake

Berijam lake, one among the beautiful lakes of Tamil Nadu, spreads over an area of 24 hectares. This Kodai Lake is a perfect picnic spot for those on a Kodai tour. One can also take a boat ride in order to grasp the natural beauty of the place to the fullest.

Boating @ Kodaikanal Lake

Boating

Water Falls @ Kodaikanal

Waterfalls

It Is Coffee Time

Coffee Time

Kurinji Flower

Kurinji Flowers


The Kurinji (Strobilanthes Kunthiana) plant grows plentifully in Shola grasslands and mountain slopes of the grand Western Ghats and Nilgiris mountains in South India. Kurinji blooms in a clustered manner on distinctive inflorescence stocks once in every 12 years. The flowering season vary between August and November with a peak period of late September and October although some ranges exhibit little deviation in their phrenology. The kurinji flower has purplish blue in color when aged. It looks light blue in the previous stage of blooming.

Pillar Rocks Kodaikanal

Rock Pillars

Silver Cascade Water Falls - Kodaikanal

Silver Cascade Waterfalls

Dolphin's Nose - Kodaikanal

Dolphins Nose

Photography Made Truly Easy.

Buy From Amazon




Top Sellers in Point & Shoot Digital Cameras
Top Sellers in Digital SLR Cameras
Kodaikanal Views
More About Kodaikanal/Links


Kodaikanal/Travel guide
Kodaikanal is one of Tamil Nadu's finest hill stations. It is situated 7,200 feet above sea level amongst the picturesque western ghats of India. Kodaikanal is located in the palani hill range and is under the administrative control of Dindigul district of Tamilnadu
Enchanting Kodaikanal / Hotels, Accommodations, Tour Operators
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.
Kodaikanal Tours
Kodaikanal - Travel to hill stations of South India and take the best tour travel packages for a luxury vacation on the lush green hills of South India. Regular bus services are available from Madurai, Palani, Kodaikanal Road, Theni, Dindigul, Tiruchirapalli, Thekkady and Coimbatore.
Kodaikanal / General Info
kodaikanal is neither too hot in summer nor too cold in winter.Kodai get some rain almost every month,the months January and February are on the whole generally dry.Declared season time is from the middle of April to the middle of June
Kodaikanal / Wikipedea
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 - Vid


powered by Youtube
Other Travel Photography Lenses

by sukkran
Loading

Visitor's Book



Photobucket


  • Ahdilarum Mar 26, 2012 @ 11:43 am | delete
    Well, you have filled with original photos in lovely Kodaikanal..
  • indiavacationplans Nov 18, 2011 @ 12:28 am | delete
    Thanks for sharing those beautiful photos with Squidoo.
  • dvpwli Aug 16, 2011 @ 6:21 am | delete
    I love adventure dear.... HMM great lens thanks for sharing

Other Latest Lenses

by sukkran

Loading
About sukkran


Loading


logos

by

sukkran

Hi,
I'm Basha aka sukkran, I love my land - "Tamil Nadu" - and its people. I hope to be publishing lenses which will let the people of the world more...
more »

Feeling creative? Create a Lens!