About
A serene hill station at 2,100m in the Palani Hills, built around the star-shaped Kodai Lake. Cooler and quieter than Ooty, with pine forests, viewpoints, and a famous once-in-12-years Kurinji bloom.
Must-see highlights
Kodai Lake star-shaped boating
Coaker's Walk cliff path views
Pillar Rocks viewpoint (120-ft columns)
Bryant Park (flower show)
Pine Forest cycling & horse riding
Silver Cascade Falls (55m)
Berijam Lake restricted eco-zone
Green Valley View (suicide point)
Fairy Falls
Kurinji Andavar Murugan Temple
Dolphin's Nose viewpoint
Kodaikanal Solar Observatory
On the map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Kodai Road 80km · Madurai (IXM) 120km
Nearby attractions
Kodai LakeCoaker's WalkPillar RocksBryant ParkBerijam Lake
How to get here
Madurai → Kodaikanal
bus · 4h
₹250
approx.
Madurai → Kodaikanal
cab · 3.5h
₹3,500
approx.
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Add to my tripBest Time to Visit
April – June, September – October
Nearest Transport
Kodai Road80 km
Madurai (IXM)120 km
Stay Options
budget₹900/night
mid₹2,500/night
luxury₹6,500/night
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