Kodaikanal
In Kodaikanal, every minute will feel like a beautiful gift bestowed with a blessing upon you by the ancient Shoala trees that protectively guard the wilderness around. And soon you will understand why this hill-station was chosen to be called "KODAIKANAL"-“The Gift Of The Forest".
Kodaikanal is located at an altitude of 2,195 m , on the southern ridge of the Palani hills in Tamil Nadu. This hilly retreat was established by missionaries around 1845, in order to escape the high temperatures of the plains.
With its star shaped lake, beautiful pine groves, glorious waterfalls, thick Shoala forests, orchards, Kurinji flowers, ancient temples, breathtaking view points, enchanting gardens, mysterious caves, quaint markets and beautiful architecture dating to the colonial era; kodaikanal, has indeed earned its sobriquet as the Princess of Hill Stations.
Kodaikanal at a Glance
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Area – 21.45 sq.kms |
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Population – 27.461 (1991 census) |
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Altitude – 2,133 mts above sea level |
Climate
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Max Summer – Mid twenties |
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Min Winter – 5°C or even below |
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Rainfall – 165 cms (average) Heavy rain occurs during September – November. |
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Clothing – Light woolen in the evening during summer and heavy woollen during winter. |
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Languages Spoken – Tamil and English |
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Season – April to June and September and October. But can be visited throughout the year. |
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STD codes – 04542 |
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Country codes - +91 |
Kodaikanal