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Kodaikanal means the gift of the forest and is a beautiful hill station, on the southern side of the upper Palani Hills in Tamil Nadu near the city of  Madurai. Kodaikanal Weather is one of the most enchanting in these regions with pine trees and, plums.Kodaikanl is reputed for its educational institutes and Berijam lake and the Kodaikanal resorts are comfortable and luxurious.

Kodaikanal Weather

Kodaikanal Weather is a subtropical climate. The Kodaikanal weather experiences a max of 20 degrees during summer and low of 8 degrees winter. Kodaikanal weather is pleasant and makes the Kodaikanal Sightseeing more pleasurable.The Kodaikanal Weather becomes very cold during nights in winter. The best time for Kodaikanal tourism is May. The rainy season is from June to September with average rainfall.

Means of Transportation

Road: Kodaikanal is well connected by roads to Madurai (120 kms), Chennai (520 kms), Trichi(197 kms ),Coimbatore(17 kms) and other cities of the country.

Rail : Kodai Road Railway Station(80-km) & Palani Railway Station(64-km) are the nearest railway stations.

Air : The nearest airport is Madurai at a distance of 120 kms.

Sightseeing and Things to Do While At Kodaikanal

While going for Kodaikanal Tourism there are many attractions. The Kodaikanal sightseeing tour includes Star Shaped Lake with Boating facilities, Flora & Fauna Museum  here has  300 varieties of  orchids & exotic plants.The Bryant Park which is a botanical park near the lake is a must in the Kodaikanal sightseeing  . The annual horticultural show is held during May. The Kodaikanal tourism is incomplete without visiting the Fairy Falls, Kurinji Andavar Temple, Pillar Rocks and Coaker's Walk

Famous food joints : The best places to eat while on a kodaikanal Tourism are

• Hotel Astoria, Anna Salai, (Indian, Veg.)
• Kodai Resort Hotel, Noyce Road (Continental & Indian, veg. & non-veg)
• Tibetan Brothers, Poet Thyagarajar Road (Tibetan & Chinese, veg. & non-veg.)
• Sterling Resorts, Gymkhana Road (Western & Indian, veg. & non veg.)
• Carlton Hotel, Boat Club Road (Continental & Indian, Veg. & non-Veg.)
• Silver Inn. Poet, Thyagarajar Road (western & Indian, veg. & non-veg.)

Accomodation

Resorts

There are many Kodaikanal Resorts which offer good accommodation. Some of them are: Woodlands Resorts,Silver Castle Resort, Green Acres Resort,Highland Parade, JS Heritage Resort, Lillys Valley Resort, Sterling Resorts Valley view, ,Hill Country Holiday Resort.The Kodaikanal Resorts offer a fantastic view of the lakes and valleys.Kodaikanal Resorts offer good value for money but the prices are higher during peak season of May-june.

Hotels

Kodaikanal hotels are available in many ranges from budget to luxury.Some of the Kodaikanal Hotels in budget range are Hotel JC Grand,Kumaragiri Home, Hotel Bala,Hotel Raku International, The Alamo Mex Cantina, JS Heritage Hotel,etc.The mid range Kodaikanal hotels are Raahat InnRoyal Hotel,Hotel Jai,Hotel JC Residency,Hotel Grand Palace etc.The Carlton Hotel is in the luxury range and provides a very comfortable stay.