Sacred Temples Of South Tamil ...
5 Nights / 6 Days
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Discover the enchanting beauty of Kodaikanal, often referred to as the "Princess of Hill Stations." Perched at 2,133 meters in the Palani Hills of Tamil Nadu, Kodaikanal offers a perfect blend of misty mountains, verdant valleys, cascading waterfalls, and tranquil lakes, providing a rejuvenating escape into nature's lap with its cool climate throughout the year.
Arrive at Madurai Airport (120 km/3.5 hours) or Kodai Road Railway Station (80 km/2.5 hours). Ascend winding ghat roads witnessing landscape changes. Check into hotel. Afternoon visit to star-shaped Kodai Lake (1863) with boat rides or cycling around 5 km path. Explore Bryant Park botanical gardens with terraced flower beds and glasshouse. Evening shopping on bustling Lake Road for chocolates, oils, and handicrafts. Overnight in Kodaikanal.
Morning walk on Coaker's Walk (1872) with panoramic valley views and possible "Brocken Spectre" phenomenon. Visit Pillar Rocks - three 400-feet granite boulders with "Devil's Kitchen" chamber. Afternoon at Pine Forest for photography among tall pine trees. Continue to Green Valley View (formerly Suicide Point) for 5,000-feet valley vistas. Visit Kurinji Andavar Temple known for Kurinji flowers blooming every 12 years. Overnight in Kodaikanal.
Visit Silver Cascade Falls (180 feet) with healing water properties. Explore Bear Shola Falls in reserve forest. Afternoon at Dolphin's Nose viewpoint with trek through picturesque trails. Visit Berijam Lake (permit required) surrounded by protected forest. Optional visit to Shembaganur Museum of Natural History. Overnight in Kodaikanal.
Visit Kodaikanal Solar Physical Observatory (1899) campus. Explore Chettiar Park with landscaped gardens and rock creations. Optional zip-lining or cycling at La Saleth Church area. Visit farmers' market for organic produce and cottage industry for handmade products. Transfer to Madurai Airport/Kodai Road Railway Station for departure.
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