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About Kodaikanal
Kodaikanal, popularly know as " Kodai" also known as , "The Princess among Hill Stationsis" a quiet hill resort in Tamil Nadu. Nestled at an altitude of 2133m on the Palani Hills of the Western Ghats, it is 120km away from Madurai. Kurinji flowers that blooms once in every 12 years.Kodaikanal's history is fairly uneventful. But, it has the distinction of being the only hill station in India to be set up during the British Raj by Americans. The British moved here in 1845, and were joined later by American missionaries. The missionaries later established a school for European children here; the Kodaikonal International School is still one of the most prestigious private schools in the country
How to get there :
Air : Nearest airport Madurai (120 kms from Kodaikanal
Rail : The nearest railway station Kodaikanal Road (80 kms) is directly connected by rail with Chennai,
Road : 485km from Bangalore,520km from Chennai and 264km from Ooty.
General Information :
- Altitude: 2,133 metres
- Temperature (°C)
- Summer: Max 19.3, Min 11.3
- Winter: Max 17.3, Min 8.3
- Best Season: April to June and September to October But can be visited throughout the year
- STD Code: 04542
Other Packages :
Carlton Kodaikanal,
Hill Country Kodaikanal,
Hotel Kodai International,
Sterling Lake View Kodaikanal,
Kodai Resort,
Club Mahindra
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About Kodaikanal
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