One of the famed destinations for tourists amongst the Queen hills destination is Kodaikanal. It is located around 500 km from Bangalore in the state of Tamil Nadu, India.The state offers other beautiful hill stations like Ooty.
Kodaikanal Travelogue
Many movies have been shot in this picturesque town of Kodaikanal. The landscape views offered are beyond comprehension. It lies within the Nilgiri hills which offers a chilly temperature. So come prepared with a jacket.
A wonderful get away from the city life, this place offers many different avenues for relaxing for people of all ages. The lake offers you a calm boat ride in the early mornings or evenings. People aiming for some adventure can trek to the surrounding hills. They can get in touch with a local guide who will lead you to trails of different difficulty levels.
My stay here was for 4 days and I had a real good time experiencing the fresh oxygen. I was just fortunate not to witness any rains, although I went in the monsoon season. Once monsoon sets in, it gets a little difficult to enjoy the outdoor activites.I was there in the month of November and the retreating monsoon was starting to shower drops.
It is also a very popular destination for honeymooners and you can find many couples cozying up in this beautiful place.
You can find the complete travelogue of my experiences with Kodaikanal by following the below image. It is a PDF document of about 150 Kb in size.
There is something very relaxing about the place, be it a simple walk on the Coaker’s walk or a boat ride or just a climb to Devil’s kitchen. There is something for all kind of tourists in this destination. I spend 4 days in this place and just a wonderful time.
Note that no train goes to the Kodaikanal town. There is a railway station named Kodai road after which you will need a bus or cab to reach to the actual place. It is a hill climb which will take around 2 hours. I had done the complete journey in bus starting from home.
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