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Coaker's Walk Bear Shola Falls Green Valley View Museum Guna Caves Silver Cascade Dolphin's Nose About Kodaikanal Kodaikanal is a city in the hills of Taluk division of Dindigul district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Kodaikanal is referred to 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 was established in 1845 as a refuge from the high temperatures and tropical diseases of the plains. Much of the local economy is based on the Hospitality industry serving tourism. Places of Interest Kodaikanal has several scenic natural attractions which are enjoyed by its visitors and make it a popular romantic destination for newlyweds. These are described in order of distance from the busstand. Kodaikanal Lake, 0.5 km (0.3 mi) from the bus stand, is an artificial, roughly starshaped 45 ha (60 acres) lake built in 1863. It is recognized as Kodaikanal's most popular geographic landmark and tourist attraction. Rowboats and pedalos can be hired at the Kodaikanal Boat Club with its main entrance near the only fivestar hotel in Kodaikanal, The Carlton.Horses and bicycles can be hired beside the lake for short periods. The 5 kilometers (3 mi) path that skirts the periphery of this lovely lake is a favourite walk for the locals and tourists alike. Bryant Park, Just east of the lake and 0.5 km (0.3 mi) from the bus stand, is a wonderfully maintained 20.5 acres (8.3 ha) botanical garden. The park was planned and built in 1908 by a forest officer from Madurai, H.D.Bryant, and named after him. With 325 species of trees, shrubs and cactuses, the park is a rainbow of stunning flowers during the peak season. A large section is dedicated to nearly 740 varieties of roses. There is a 1857 Eucalyptus tree and a Bodhi tree which adds a religious significance to the park. Ornamental plants are cultivated in a nursery for sale. The park organizes horticultural exhibits and flower shows every summer, to coincide with the peak season. Entrance fee to the park is nominal and it is open throughout the year. Coaker's Walk, 0.5 km (0.3 mi) from the busstand, constructed by Lt.Coaker in 1872, is a 1 kilometers (0.62 mi) paved pedestrian path running along the edge of steep slopes on the southern side of Kodai. The walk, winding around Mount Nebo, starts in front of the Van Allen hospital, running parallel to the Van Allen Hospital Road and joins the main road beside St.Peter's Church, providing a stunning panoramic view of the plains.On a clear day one can view as far as Dolphin's Nose in south, the valley of the Pambar River in the southeast, Periyakulam town and even the city of Madurai. A fascinating rare phenomenon called Brocken spectre can be witnessed, when a person can see his shadow on the clouds with a rainbow halo. This occurs when the sun is behind the viewer and clouds and mist are to the front. There is an observatory with a telescope halfway along the walk. Entrance fee to the walkway is nominal and it is open throughout the year. Bear Shola Falls, 3 kilometers (2 mi) from the busstand, is a tall waterfall in a Reserve forest. The final approach to this quiet area is a gently climbing footpath. Green Valley View, (formerly called Suicide Point) 5.5 kilometers (3 mi) from the busstand and near the golf course, has an excellent panoramic view of the plains and a sheer drop of 1,500 meters (4,921 ft) overlooking the Vaigai Dam to the south. The stairway leading up to it is highly commercialized and lined with rows of shops to tempt tourists. Shenbaganur Museum of Natural History, 6 kilometers (4 mi) from the busstand, founded in 1895, is open to the public for viewing their outstanding taxidermy collection of more than 500 species of animals, birds and insects and a living collection of over 300 exotic orchid species. The museum is affliated with Loyola College in Chennai and exhibits artifacts of the ancient Palaiyar tribes people whose descendants still live in these hills. Kodaikanal Solar Observatory 6 kilometers (4 mi) from the busstand on Observatory Road, at 2,343 meters (7,687 ft) is the highest location near Kodai. The first observations were commenced here in 1901. Former Director John Evershed, discovered the phenomenon of radial motion in sunspots, now known as the Evershed effect. The Kodaikanal Terrestrial Telescope can view a grand panorama including: Sothupparai Dam, Vaigai Dam, Periyakulam and Varaha river.This Indian Institute of Astrophysics facility has a comprehensive Astronomical Science museum with organized public tours, access to the astronomy library, and scheduled nighttime telescopic sky viewing. It is open daily to the public during peak season, and a few hours each Friday the rest of the year. Pillar Rocks, 8 kilometers (5 mi) from the busstand, is a set of three giant rock pillars which stand 122 meters (400 ft) high. [41] Managed by the Tamil Nadu Forest Department, The viewpoint can be crowded but is not commercialized. There is an excellent public garden adjacent to the viewpoint. Guna caves, made popular by the Tamil movie Guna, previously called Devil’s Kitchen, are deep batinfested chambers between the three gigantic boulders that are the Pillar Rocks. The deep narrow ravines of the caves are now closed to public due to the trajic deaths of twelve youths there.[citation needed] These dangerous caves are highly protected now, and tourists can see sections of the cave system from afar. Silver Cascade, 8 kilometers (5 mi) from Kodaikanal at a wide bend in the long and winding Laws Ghat Road, at altitude 1,800 meters (5,906 ft), is a 55 meters (180 ft) waterfall formed from the outflow of Kodaikanal Lake.[43]The water quality is reportedly poor and not good enough for bathing. This impressive waterfall is a popular stop for firsttime visitors. There are a few souvenir and fruit vendors and many monkeys here. There is also a smaller but more serene waterfall below the bridge which crosses the stream here. Dolphin's Nose, 8 kilometers (5 mi) from the bus stand, is flat rock projecting over a breathtaking chasm 6,600 feet (2,000 m) deep. It is an undisturbed area 1 kilometers (1 mi) down a very steep rocky trail beginning soon after Pambar Bridge. Orange juice vendors along the trail offer a welcome rest stop.Beautiful views of steep rocky escarpments rising from the plains can be seen. The old village of Vellagavi can be reached through a rugged bridle path here. A short paved walkway leads from the road here to Pambar falls (which is also locally addressed as 'Liril Falls' after the famous Liril Soap Advertisement filming in 1985). Kurinji Andavar Murugan temple, 4 kilometers (2 mi) from the busstand, is famous for its Kurinji flower which blossoms in the area only once every 12 years. The deity here is called Sri Kurinji Easware, who is in fact Lord Murugan. This temple was built in 1936 by a European lady, who on coming to India, converted to Hinduism.She changed her name to Leelavathi and married a Mr.Ramanathan. She is also known as Lady Ramanathan. This temple is under the management of Arulmighu Dhandayuthapani Swamy Thiru Kovil, Palani.
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6/11/2015 Places of Interest in Kodaikanal, tourist spot in kodaikanal, sight seeing, interesting places in kodaikanal, princess of hill stations
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Coaker's Walk
Bear Shola Falls
Green Valley View
Museum
Guna Caves
Silver Cascade
Dolphin's Nose
About Kodaikanal
Kodaikanal is a city in the hills of Taluk division of Dindigul district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Kodaikanal is referred to asthe "Princess of Hill stations" and has a long history as a retreat and popular tourist destination. It's a lot cooler in temperaturethan lower elevation cities such as Chennai.
Kodaikanal was established in 1845 as a refuge from the high temperatures and tropical diseases of the plains. Much of thelocal economy is based on the Hospitality industry serving tourism.
Places of Interest
Kodaikanal has several scenic natural attractions which are enjoyed by its visitors and make it a popular romantic destinationfor newlyweds. These are described in order of distance from the busstand.
Kodaikanal Lake, 0.5 km (0.3 mi) from the bus stand, is an artificial, roughly starshaped 45 ha (60 acres) lake built in1863. It is recognized as Kodaikanal's most popular geographic landmark and tourist attraction. Rowboats and pedalos can behired at the Kodaikanal Boat Club with its main entrance near the only fivestar hotel in Kodaikanal, The Carlton.Horses andbicycles can be hired beside the lake for short periods. The 5 kilometers (3 mi) path that skirts the periphery of this lovely lake isa favourite walk for the locals and tourists alike.
Bryant Park, Just east of the lake and 0.5 km (0.3 mi) from the bus stand, is a wonderfully maintained 20.5 acres (8.3 ha)botanical garden. The park was planned and built in 1908 by a forest officer from Madurai, H.D.Bryant, and named after him.With 325 species of trees, shrubs and cactuses, the park is a rainbow of stunning flowers during the peak season.
A large section is dedicated to nearly 740 varieties of roses. There is a 1857 Eucalyptus tree and a Bodhi tree which adds areligious significance to the park. Ornamental plants are cultivated in a nursery for sale. The park organizes horticultural exhibitsand flower shows every summer, to coincide with the peak season. Entrance fee to the park is nominal and it is open throughoutthe year.
Coaker's Walk, 0.5 km (0.3 mi) from the busstand, constructed by Lt.Coaker in 1872, is a 1 kilometers (0.62 mi) pavedpedestrian path running along the edge of steep slopes on the southern side of Kodai. The walk, winding around Mount Nebo,starts in front of the Van Allen hospital, running parallel to the Van Allen Hospital Road and joins the main road besideSt.Peter's Church, providing a stunning panoramic view of the plains.On a clear day one can view as far as Dolphin's Nose insouth, the valley of the Pambar River in the southeast, Periyakulam town and even the city of Madurai. A fascinating rarephenomenon called Brocken spectre can be witnessed, when a person can see his shadow on the clouds with a rainbow halo.This occurs when the sun is behind the viewer and clouds and mist are to the front. There is an observatory with a telescopehalfway along the walk. Entrance fee to the walkway is nominal and it is open throughout the year.
Bear Shola Falls, 3 kilometers (2 mi) from the busstand, is a tall waterfall in a Reserve forest. The final approach to thisquiet area is a gently climbing footpath.
Green Valley View, (formerly called Suicide Point) 5.5 kilometers (3 mi) from the busstand and near the golf course, hasan excellent panoramic view of the plains and a sheer drop of 1,500 meters (4,921 ft) overlooking the Vaigai Dam to the south.The stairway leading up to it is highly commercialized and lined with rows of shops to tempt tourists.
Shenbaganur Museum of Natural History, 6 kilometers (4 mi) from the busstand, founded in 1895, is open to thepublic for viewing their outstanding taxidermy collection of more than 500 species of animals, birds and insects and a livingcollection of over 300 exotic orchid species. The museum is affliated with Loyola College in Chennai and exhibits artifacts of theancient Palaiyar tribes people whose descendants still live in these hills.
Kodaikanal Solar Observatory 6 kilometers (4 mi) from the busstand on Observatory Road, at 2,343 meters (7,687 ft)is the highest location near Kodai. The first observations were commenced here in 1901. Former Director John Evershed,discovered the phenomenon of radial motion in sunspots, now known as the Evershed effect. The Kodaikanal TerrestrialTelescope can view a grand panorama including: Sothupparai Dam, Vaigai Dam, Periyakulam and Varaha river.This IndianInstitute of Astrophysics facility has a comprehensive Astronomical Science museum with organized public tours, access to theastronomy library, and scheduled nighttime telescopic sky viewing. It is open daily to the public during peak season, and a fewhours each Friday the rest of the year.
Pillar Rocks, 8 kilometers (5 mi) from the busstand, is a set of three giant rock pillars which stand 122 meters (400 ft) high.[41] Managed by the Tamil Nadu Forest Department, The viewpoint can be crowded but is not commercialized. There is anexcellent public garden adjacent to the viewpoint.
Guna caves, made popular by the Tamil movie Guna, previously called Devil’s Kitchen, are deep batinfested chambersbetween the three gigantic boulders that are the Pillar Rocks. The deep narrow ravines of the caves are now closed to publicdue to the trajic deaths of twelve youths there.[citation needed] These dangerous caves are highly protected now, and touristscan see sections of the cave system from afar.
Silver Cascade, 8 kilometers (5 mi) from Kodaikanal at a wide bend in the long and winding Laws Ghat Road, at altitude1,800 meters (5,906 ft), is a 55 meters (180 ft) waterfall formed from the outflow of Kodaikanal Lake.[43]The water quality isreportedly poor and not good enough for bathing. This impressive waterfall is a popular stop for firsttime visitors. There are afew souvenir and fruit vendors and many monkeys here. There is also a smaller but more serene waterfall below the bridgewhich crosses the stream here.
Dolphin's Nose, 8 kilometers (5 mi) from the bus stand, is flat rock projecting over a breathtaking chasm 6,600 feet (2,000m) deep. It is an undisturbed area 1 kilometers (1 mi) down a very steep rocky trail beginning soon after Pambar Bridge. Orangejuice vendors along the trail offer a welcome rest stop.Beautiful views of steep rocky escarpments rising from the plains can beseen. The old village of Vellagavi can be reached through a rugged bridle path here. A short paved walkway leads from theroad here to Pambar falls (which is also locally addressed as 'Liril Falls' after the famous Liril Soap Advertisement filming in1985).
Kurinji Andavar Murugan temple, 4 kilometers (2 mi) from the busstand, is famous for its Kurinji flower whichblossoms in the area only once every 12 years. The deity here is called Sri Kurinji Easware, who is in fact Lord Murugan. Thistemple was built in 1936 by a European lady, who on coming to India, converted to Hinduism.She changed her name toLeelavathi and married a Mr.Ramanathan. She is also known as Lady Ramanathan. This temple is under the management ofArulmighu Dhandayuthapani Swamy Thiru Kovil, Palani.
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