Tourist Attractions in Kodaikanal:
Coaker’s Walk:
Coaker’s Walk was baptized after Lt. Coaker, who was actually the chief designer of the town of Kodai. It is positioned 1km away from the well known Kodaikanal Lake and provides a beautiful view of the plains beneath.
The Kurinji Andavar Temple:
Named after the abundant Kurunji flowers that bloom once in twelve years, the Kurinji Andavar Temple was constructed in the year 1936. Lord Murugan is worshipped here.
Bryant Park:
One of the excellent tourist attractions of Kodaikanal, the Bryant Park, occupying an area of 20.5 acres, is particularly famous for growing rare assortment of flowers.
Waterfalls:
The waterfalls, some of the major Kodaikanal tourist attractions found around the town include the Bear Shola Falls, Glen Falls, Silver Cascade, and the Fairy Falls. The most eminent of them, 975-feet high Thalaiyar Falls is located close by.
Green Value View:
Placed on the grand River Vaigai, 5 km away from the Kodaikanal Lake, Green Value View offers an enchanting view of the Vaigai Dam.
Pillar Rocks:
This area is actually almost seven kilometers away from the middle of Kodaikanal. Three rocks, each of which presents a captivating view, pointing to the sky and rising to a height of about 400 meters are major attractions here.
Shenbaganur Museum:
The museum is situated just 5 kilometers away from the famous Kodaikanal Lake.
The Observatory:
Positioned at an elevation of 850 feet above the lake, the Observatory is mostly utilized for research purpose in the areas of meteorology and solar physics.
Tourist Attractions in Thekkady:
Chellarkovil:
Chellarkovil is a small village that is famous for its splendid panoramic views like lush landscapes and gurgling waterfalls. The village is also well known for its vast coconut groves.
Kumily:
Located just outside the Periyar sanctuary, Kumily is a famous plantation town. This lovely town has extensive plantations of various Indian spices.
Kurisumala:
Located on a high altitude, this beautiful place offers lot of opportunities for trekking, mountain climbing and other kinds of adventure sports. It also offers a bird’s eye view of the Periyar sanctuary and Kumily.
Mangala Devi Temple:
Located at a height of 1337 meters above sea level in the dense thickets, is the beautiful Mangala Devi Temple. This temple is built in the traditional Kerala style of architecture. This temple allows visitors only on the day of Chitra Pournami festival.
Pandikuzhi:
This popular picnic spot is nestled between Tamil Nadu and Chellarkovil. One can try their hand at trekking and mountain climbing over here. The picturesque location also provides the perfect getaway for an avid photographer.
Pullumedu:
Located along the Periyar River, this beautiful hill town is a delightful place to spend your vacations. This lovely place offers a splendid view of diverse flora and fauna. The place is accessible only by a jeep. One can also see the famous Sri Ayyappa Temple and the Sabarimala hill from here.
Ramakalmedu:
The place is marked by lush green hills and enchanting mist. This place offers a great view of nearby villages and the fresh mountain air works wonders for your health.
Vandanmedu:
Vandanmedu is famous for its extensive cardamom plantations and is the world’s largest auction center for cardamom. One should take a walk through these lovely plantations to get that heady feeling.
Vandiperiyar:
This town is famous for its pepper, coffee and tea plantations. The mighty Periyar River flows right through the center of this town thus providing natural irrigation. Vandiperiyar is a major trade center and also has many factories. The place also has widespread nurseries of roses, orchids and other exotic flowering plants.
