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Kondaikanal - The Princess Of Hills

Located in the state of Tamil Nadu, Kodaikanal is one of the most famous honeymoon destinations in India. When you think of Kodaikanal, you think of densely wooded jungles, undulating hill slopes, meandering rivers, cascading waterfalls, and verdure valleys. Kodaikanal's scenic beauty is a mesmerizing experience for visitors.
Green Valley View is a magnificent spot in Kodaikanal, popular mainly for its enroute fun.
Famously known as the 'Princess of Hills', Kodaikanal is one of the most popular tourist destinations in South India. Situated at an elevation of 7200 feet above sea-level, along the crest of the Palani Hills. Kodai means Gift and Kanal means forest, so these two words rendering Kodaikanal as Gift of Forest. It is perfect destination to connect to nature.
Kodaikanal means gift of forest
Places to Visit in Kodaikanal Includes Kodaikanal Lake, Silver Cascade Falls, Bryant Park, Dolphins Nose, Green Valley View and many more which makes this place a hot-favorite amongst tourist who travels to South India.
This hill station was developed into a retreat in the mid-19th century by British missionaries who used Kodaikanal as their summer capital.
Kodaikanal is perfect combination of culture and nature. It is an ideal mountain getaway to tourists with scenic waterfalls, rolling hills, well organised slopes, and clear lakes. The monsoon season oxygenates several hilly regions that emit more than one striking waterfall in the town, including the Thalaiyar Falls, the highest one in the state.
The Bear Shola Falls:
It is a popular tourist spot in the region. This cascade is a seasonal attraction which comes to life in its fullest during the monsoons. It streams down the green mountains and the stylishly shaped rocks. Visiting hours are 10.00 am to 6.00 pm
Kodaikanal is a biodiversity hot-spot where you can have a rendezvous with your loved one.
Some beautiful path can't be discovered without getting lost
Dolphin’s Nose in Kodaikanal is a viewpoint on a rock that is shaped like a dolphin’s nose. Several people trek up this route to descend to this point. It is 8 km away from Kodaikanal on Upper Shola Rd. It has valley on all three sides with an echo point. The glimpses at this place are spectacular.