KOD AIK ANAL 120 kms. from Madurai, 135 kms. from
Coimbatore. 80 kms. from Kodai Road railway station. 64 kms. from Palani railway station.
One of the finest hill stations in India known as the Princess of Hill Stations, Kodaikanal is noted for its sunny and equable climate and for its enchanting beauty. It stands amidst great sylvan beauty on the southern crest of the upper Palani Hills at a height of 2133 metres above sea level. Its luscious greenery, wooded slopes, lakes and enchanting water falls form a visual treat to the visitor. Fruits like plums and plantains grow abundantly apart from a wide variety of flowers. The pride of Kodaikanal is Kurunji, a rare flower which blooms once in twelve years making the hill slopes a blaze of purple. The place has been developed as a health resort. With its many lakes and rocky escarpments, it is suited for a quiet rest as well as for vigorous relaxation. The best season to visit is from April to June and September to October.