| Berijam
Lake View |
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This
place provides a panoramic landscape view of Berijam Lake
and is located just before one reaches
the lake. This viewpoint is 19 kms from Kodaikanal Lake.
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| Bryant
Park |
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This
park is situated on the eastern side of the lake. It is famous
for it's flowers, hybrids and grafts.
Cut flowers are exported from here. A glass house which shelters
a wide variety of flowers can
be seen here. The Flower Show is conducted every year during
May ,as part of the Summer Festival.
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| Chettiar
Park
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Tucked
away in the northeastern part of the town, on the way to Kurinji
Andavar Temple, the Chettiar Park
is a charming place to stop by.
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Coaker's
Walk
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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. Entry fee is collected here.
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| Fairy
Falls
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A
delightful picnic spot just 5 kms away from the Kodai Lake.
There is a beautiful waterfall here.
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| Green
Valley View |
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It
is about 5.5 Kms from the Lake and very near to the Golf Club.
This point command a beautiful view
of the entire valley which is very deep, dense and dangerous.
This place was once known as "suicide
point".
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| Kurinji
Poo (Flower) |
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It
is flowering once in 12 years. Last flowered in the year 1992.
During that period the honey of this
place is more good for health.
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Kurinji
Andavar Temple
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The
temple, situated 3 kms from the lake, is dedicated to Lord
Murugan. This temple is associated
with the Kurinji flowers which blooms once in 12 years. Kurinji
also means hill region in Tamil literature
and "Andavar" means God. Hence Lord Muruga is referred to
as the God of the Hill here. From
this temple one can have a pleasant view of Palani and Vaigai
dam.
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| Lake
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The
24 hectare lake skirted by a 5kms long block for road, is
the focal point of Kodai. This lake was
created in 1863 by Sir Vere Henry Levinge (1819-1885) who
was previously the collector of Madurai
, who retired and settled in Kodai. He constructed the bund
to form a lake and stocked the lake
with fish. He bought the first boat from Tuticorin. In 1890,
a boat club was formed and members
of the club set sail.. In 1910 a new boat house was constructed.
The boat service was opened to the
public and tourists as well in 1932. Ph : 04542-242045.
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| Moir
Point |
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Moir
Point provides a lovely view of the valley. It is just 3 kms
from the Pillar Rock - Berijam Lake
road.
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| Pillar
Rocks |
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Three
boulders stand here, shoulder to shoulder, vertically measuring
122 metres, providing a majestic
sight. Pillars Rock is 7.4 kms from the lake. It has a mini
garden with lovely flowers.
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| Shenbaganur
Museum |
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The
museum is maintained by the Sacred Heart College a Theological
Seminary founded in 1895. It
is devoted to preserving certain archaeological remains and
the flora and fauna of the hills.One
of the best Orchidarinams in the country, over 300 species
of exotic orchids are housed here.
Father Ugarthe, a Spaniard contributed his many private collections
to the Museum. Entrance fee is
Rs1/- per head. Visiting hours 10 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. and 3
p.m. to 5 p.m.
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| Solar
Physical Observatory |
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It
is situated 32 kms from the lake. This Observatory was founded
in 1989. Located at an elevation
of 2343 metres, this observatory is the highest point in Kodai.
Visitors can observe the stars and
planets. Check out visiting hours and make prior appointment.
Ph : 4542-240214-17.
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| Silent
Valley View |
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Just
a little away from the Pillar Rock-Berijam Lake Road is the
Silent Valley View which provides
a breathtaking view of Silent Valley
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| Silver
Cascade |
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It
is 8 kms from Kodai lake. The overflow of Kodai lake comes
down here as a 180 feet high waterfall.
Those interested can have a bath here.
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| Telescope
House |
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The
Telescope house at Coaker's Walk was constructed to enable
visitors to have a panoramic view
of the valley and nearby towns. A fee is collected to use
the telescope.
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| Kukal
Caves |
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at 40 KM from Kodaikanal. It is a favourite camping site for
trekking. |
| Perumal
Peak |
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About
11KM from Kodaikanal, is a trekkers delight. Climbers begin
their ascent from the Neutral Saddle.
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