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	Family Must-Do's
	Not just another hill station in the south of India. It is one of the finest locations in the country and invariably one of the best destinations to make to this summer. No matter which part of the place you go to, it is all covered with lush greenery and a quiet charm. The cool and calm of the ambience is sure to leave a mark on you. Take a refreshing walk along the star-shaped lake or walk over the mist covered hills. Everything here gives you a heavenly respite from the scorching sun in the plains. Chill-out with some home-made chocolates which the cottage-stores offer. Be here and experience the charm.


	Things to See
	Lakes: The most popular feature of this beautiful hill station is the star-shaped Kodai Lake, which is situated amidst lush green wooded slopes. This lake is surrounded by a black paved road. Another popular picnic spot is the Berijam Lake, which provides beautiful scenes around. Coaker's Walk: Situated a kilometer away from the lake, it gets its name from Lt. Coaker, the man credited with charting the map of Kodai. Built along a steep, green slope, this walk offers you splendid views of the valley below. Parks: The Bryant Park is located on the eastern side of the lake and is noted for its flowers, hybrids and grafts. A particular feature here is the Flower Show, which is hosted every year in May as part of a summer festival. Another beautifully maintained park is the Chettiyar Park, located en route the Kurinji Andavar Temple. Green Valley View: Situated close to the Golf Club, it provides a beautiful view of the Vaigai Dam. Pillar Rocks: Situated about 7 kms from the Lake, the name comes from three boulders that stand next to each other. It also has a mini garden within it. Kurinji Andavar Temple: This is one of the most prominent temples and is dedicated to Lord Muruga, Lord of the Hill. This temple also provides striking views of Palani and Vaigai Dam. Solar Physical Observatory: Located in the highest point of Kodai, you require prior appointments to observe the planetary movements. Shenbaganur Museum: This museum exhibits archeological remains and flora/fauna of the hills. The highlight of this museum are the 300 species of orchids. Falls: Credited with being one of the highest waterfalls in India, Thalaiyar Falls has a 975 feet drop. A popular picnic spot is the Bear Shola Falls, whose name comes from a belief that bears once drank water here. The Pambar Falls or Grand Cascade Falls are a series of zig-zag streams that flow over rocks and precipices. All the falls are best visited in the rains. Palani: Situated a little away from Kodaikanal, this is a popular pilgrim center and is said to be one of the six abodes of Lord Dhandayuthabani. Direct buses are available between Palani and Kodaikanal. Dolphin’s Nose: This is one of the best areas to start exploring the forest. Wear your comfortable walking shoes. Several small shops are located en route that offer snacks, tea and coffee. As you stand on the edge of the rocks, you can catch breathtaking views of the landscape around. The mountains are covered with clouds almost at all times, making it an enthralling experience. Churches: Located close to the Kodai School, the Lutheran Churchis a strikingly gothic-style stone building with stained glass windows and modern paintings representing the life of Christ. Equally famous in this region is the Christ the King Church, which is also a gothic and granite structure with stained glass windows.


	Gourmet Treats
	Kodaikanal has quite a few options for you. The market area has several stores that sell bhajjis, parottas and South Indian cuisine. Some homemade pastries are available at Fay’s Confectionery. Tibetan and Chinese cuisine can be had at Tibetan Brothers located around the Hospital Road. Silver Inn offers a choice of western cuisine. Try some fresh organic stuff at Eco-Nut - its range includes fresh brown bread, muffins, peanut butter and a variety of chocolates together with other herbal foods.


	Shopping Fiesta
	Some interesting souvenirs are available at the main market area of Kodai. Popular take-aways include embroidered items, home made chocolates, Kodai cheese and dried flowers. Eco-Nut has an interesting array of organis food, including brown bread, jams, peanut butter, cheese and muffins. Also head out to the area south of the Kodai Lake, which has small stores selling Tibetan clothing and wares.

Hotels in Kodaikanal

Star	Hotel name	Rate(Rs.)*	Inclusions

	Hotel Spring Valley	225
	Hotel JC Grand	258
	JC Woodville Manor	258
	Snooze Inn	303
	Hotel Cokker's Tower	330
	J's Heritage Resort	386
	Highland Parade	434
	Raahat Inn	447
	Royal Hotel	468
	Hilltop Tower	490
	Lilly's Valley Resort	495
	Hotel S.V. International	545
	Apple Valley Hotel	621
	Hotel Valley View Inn	641
	R.R.Residency	675
	Hotel Sivapriya	695
	Kodai Home Stay	703
	J's Heritage Hotel	729
	JC Residency	782
	Goldan Parks Inn	863
	Nakshatra Inn	900
	Hotel Kodai International	931
	Kodai Resort	1069
	Summer Migrations	1125
	Silver Castle Resort	1125
	Woodlands Resorts	1547
	Elephant Valley	1692
	Zest@Coakers Villa (Mahindra Holidays)	1969
	Hill Country Holiday Resort	2459

* All the above rates are per person per night

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