Site Seeing

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Kodaikanal stands in a 2,195m (7,200 ft) high basin at the southern edge of the central part of the Palani Hills

in the Western Ghats.It has a beautiful lake and numerous scenic mountain views of the plains below. There are

several waterfalls in the area, which are popular attractions. To the north east is Perumal Malai (Mount Perumal),

a hill which resembles an extinct volcano.

Coakers Walk - The hill-edged pathway was identified by Er. Coaker in 1872.

About a Kilometer from the lake. Coaker's walk runs along a steep slope on the

southern side of Kodai. It offers some of the best views of the plains. If you

wish to catch the scenic valleys, the best time to visit the place would be before

2PM. But if you want to watch snow-like clouds (only in winter) beneath you form

an ocean, reach the place between 3PM and 6PM

Bryant park - This park is situated on the eastern side of the lake and is famous

for its flower hybrids and grafts. Cut flowers are exported from here. A glass

house which shelters fine varieties of flowers can be seen here. The Flower

Show is conducted every year during May, as part of the summer festival.

Silent Valley View - Just a little away from the Pillar Rock - Berijam Lake Road

is Silent Valley View which provides a breathtaking view of Silent Valley .

Kodai Lake - If you are going in winter, do the boating in the evening, as it is

an amazing experience to boat through fogs settling on the lake

Berijam Lake - Perhaps the most pristine of the three lakes in Kodai

Kurinjiandavar Temple - About 4 km from the lake is a temple whose presiding

God is Lord Muruga. The flowers inside the temple bloom once in 12 years. One

can get a view of the Palani Hills and the Kodaikanal Town from this temple.

During the winter, the view of Kodai city and Palani from the two ends of the

temple is blocked. However, in summer, the visibility is good and hence the

experience too.

Green Valley View/Suicide Point - Has a more than 5000 ft steep drop from this

point. The monkeys are a good attraction at this point. Renamed Green Valley

View, apparently to prevent people from being lured to commit suicides

Devil's Kitchen - a cave known more to the locals, in between "Green Valley

View" and "Pillar Rocks". Watch out for the deep hidden ravines. What would

appear like mere dark gutters are actually a deep fall. Many unsuspecting

people have fallen prey to the "devil's trap". So, watch your step!

Pillar Rocks - Huge steep cliffs which look like "Pillayar" (Lord Ganesh in local

language Tamil). Watch out for the cross at the top of the mountain hoisted

by an English adventure enthusiast.

Guna Caves - a cave which became very famous after the movie GUNA. Very

steep and risky to get in. Think public are not allowed to enter this cave

nowadays. A very good place to take pictures.