There is something hypnotizing about the scenery of Kodaikanal that is evocative of jade greenery, sparkling lakes and thunderous waterfalls. The name of the hill-station, Kodaikanal is a Tamil word which means 'The Gift of the Forest'. It undoubtedly stands true to its name that radiates with a cover of vivid eucalyptus trees and shola forests. From the meadows and grasslands of Palani Hills to the serenity of Kodaikanal Lake, it is a highly-attractive tourist destination of Tamil Nadu.
Also called Kodai Lake, it is an artificial lake and the main attraction of the hill-station. In 1863, the then collector of Madurai constructed it followed by a Boat Club on its edge. At present, it collectively is a hotspot of tourists who enjoy it with boating and a leisure stroll in its 5 km boundary. The silence and cool atmosphere is a wonderful feeling that makes it hard to leave.
The resplendent park is an idyllic place to relax and explore interesting varieties of flowers. It was established in 1980 by a British Army Officer, Glenn Bryant, close to the Kodai Lake. Huge dahlias of multiple hues are the main attraction that you should definitely see. A walk in its pruned garden with umpteen species of flowers will shower you with eternal bliss.
Nearly 1 km from the lake will bring you to this picturesque hill-edged pathway, famous for offering spellbinding views. The beauty of this route was discovered by Er. Coaker in 1872. It slowly gained popularity and emerged as one of the top attractions of Kodaikanal. Enjoy the panoramic view of the plains and if it is a clear sky, the gaze reaches as far as Dolphin's Nose.
Besides greenery, temples are another thing that is ubiquitous in South India. The most famous in Kodaikanal is this ancient temple dedicated to Lord Murugan. It is named after the rare Kurinji flowers that distinctively bloom once in 12 years. The amazing location of the temple will offer you a scenic view of Palani and Vaigi Dam.
The water of famous Kodaikanal Lake forms a spectacular waterfall which people recognize by the name of Silver Cascade Falls. It is fed by several streams from Palani Hills, which after passing through the lake falls from a height of 180 feet. Watching the water beautifully cascading down the rocks is a sight for sore eyes. You can also take a bath in the fresh mountain water.
By Air- Madurai International Airport is the closest airport that lies at a distance of 115 km. Other airports in the proximity are Coimbatore (173 km) and Trichy (195 km).
By Rail- The nearest railhead to Kodaikanal is Kodai road station, located 80 km away. You can also reach here by train to another nearby railhead, Palani railway station (64 km).
By Road- It is connected to all major cities by road. Travelers can easily find a bus from Madurai, Palani, Kodaikanal Road, Dindigul, Thiruchirapalli and Bangalore.
MarcoFrance1965
UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE !
I just came back from a 12 days Rajasthan tour. It was just myself and my 14 year olde daughter. I found Caper surfing the web and had non suggestion from friends and had never read comments or reviews about it. Totally "blind-choice". I was very lucky. The organization was really excellent. The agent that followed us, Mr. Praveen Juyal did a great job. I decided our itinerary and he punctually gave me suggestions on the best management of my choices. The hotel choice was fine and confirmed expectations. We had tour guides in every site seeing location and they were all extremely professional, very punctual and really kind and polite.
But I must say that what made the trip even better was our driver; Mr. Deshraj.
One of those persons that you really wish you could meet once in your life. Not only an excellent driver but always helpful, respectful and friendly. He explained us many things about Indian life along the journey and sometimes stopped for short breaks in beautiful places on the road that were not even mentioned in the guide books. My only regret is that at the end of the trip I didn't have much money left and I left a tip probably not adeguate for the kind of service but I will definitely send him try to sort this maybe in a next trip. Thank you very much Caper and Deshraj.
Dreamer802943
A Memorable Trip
We recently concluded a 12 day driving tour of New Delhi, Agra and Rajasthan with Caper Travel. It was most enjoyable !! The logistics arrangements were excellent - from tour planning , hotel selection , vehicle condition to driver. Mr Alok handled the planning, and Mr Vikram was our Tempo driver throughout the journey. Mr Vikram was very helpful , accommodating and patient throughout the tour, despite long hours of driving on the roads ( not to mention India traffic}. We would not hesitate to recommend Caper to our fellow travellers who are thinking of visiting India. Thank You Caper !
goochie33, London, United Kingdom
Golden triangle goa and mumbia
Just come back from an amazing 2 week trip to India. First we done the golden triangle which we chose to do the train trip from Delhi to Agra a must you have to do if not just for the experience. All the cities were wonderful but be prepared to see lots of temple one seems to run into another but wow the taj was my highlight along with the Hindu temple in Delhi. The driving the cows the dogs are everywhere are all an experience. Goa was beautiful we stayed at the taj exotica. In mumbia we done a city tour and ended our trip in the taj for afternoon tea another must. It is a exhilarating trip but one I will never forget. From booking with Manika to all the drivers and guides they were always there to meet us from the airport and hotels on time. They really looked after us thank you all.
Aileen M
Wonderful trip
We have just returned from our first trip to India and we must say it was absolutely fascinating. The itinerary was first class and covered everything we could have wished for. On arrival we were met by a very nice rep and driver who took us to our hotel and sorted out the necessary paperwork with us. We had our driver Vishan for our time in the north and he was terrific, kept the vehicle spotless and kept us supplied with water. We then flew to the south of India and met up with our driver Suhdeer who again was very nice and very informative about things as we drove along. The guides we had on all our trips were excellent and again very informative.
The only down side to it all was that in our package we paid for the drivers accommodation, food and allowance only to find out that the drivers don’t receive this money and if they want accommodation they have to pay for it themselves. We ended up paying one of our drivers an amount for the nights that we had him for him to get somewhere to sleep and food as we were concerned that if he slept in his car he wouldn’t be rested enough to take on the next day driving for 4-5 hours.
All in all Caper Travel are excellent in their planning and can’t fault them for that.
Urquiola, New York City, New York
Caper travel
Recently traveled to India on a private guided tour with Caper Travel. Ms. Mumtaz Khan worked with me on arranging my itinerary.
She was always available to answer all my concerns immediately. On my arrival in Delhi I was welcome with warm smile at the airport by a young gentleman name Kapol Joshi . My experience with the company was amazing and I would highly recommend to anyone traveling to India.
I would also like to mention the personal attention I received at Amritsar by Aman Shara and his lovely wife who welcomed me and my son to their home
and soon to open their beautiful hotel.
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