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Kodaikanal most famously known as Kodai is a very beautiful hill station. This hill station is at a height of 2,133 meters high. These hills lie in the southern ridge of the Palani hills in the Western Ghats. In Tamil, Kodaikanal itself means the gift of forest. The beauty of this hill station is added due to the thick lush that surrounds the place. There is a scenic sumptuousness also there are many alluring locales including the spectacular Pillar Rocks, the serene Coaker's Walk and many wonderful waterfalls. The pleasant climate and the multiple cuisine food attract more of the tourists. The winters at Kodaikanal Hill Station, India go to the temperature of 17.3 to 8.3 degrees Celsius and in the summers the temperature is of about 19.8 to 11.3 degrees Celsius. Kodaikanal Hill Station The most famous sites at the Kodaikanal Hill station, India are lake and Bryant's park. The lake at Kodaikanal is star shaped and is spread over 24 hectares in the west of the town. The Bryant's park is famous for it's laid out gardens. These gardens have perennial flowers like azaleas, watsonias, dahlias, stock, primulas, fusschias, asters, etc. the Kukal caves are located at a distance of 40 km from Kodaikanal and it is one of the most favorite trekking places. Flora and Fauna Museum lies in the east of the town centre and is famous for the great collection of stuffed animals. There are many other places that have attracted the tourists towards them like Pillar Rocks, Coaker's Walk, and Dolphin's Nose, Orchid House and Silver Cascade Falls and many other beautiful places. Shopping The Cottage Crafts shops at the main street are some of the very great stuff for sale. The Coordinating Council for the Social concerns in Kodai runs these shops. These shops are run by several volunteers and they charge commission in order to help the needy people. Reaching at Kodaikanal Hill Station The nearest airport to Kodaikanal Hill Station, India is Madhuri. You can easily get buses and private taxis to get to Kodaikanal. The roadway is also well built. There are several buses running to Kodaikanal. The railways are also a mode that you can opt for. The nearest railhead is Kodai road. The easy transportation has let more tourists visiting the place.
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