Nature at her most beautiful. Where the ochre earth sayly covers herself in   emerald silk-That is studded with gems of sheer, glittering water. The mist is   her shawl, covering her with mystique and magic. And amidst all this is you,   nature's own creation. The place is Kodaikknal, secludely situated 2100 meters   above sea level, in the beautiful palani Hills. 
Kodaikkanal is 120 Kms   from the bustling city of Maudrai and at least tens and thousands of Kilometers   from the mundane. Perhaps why those who visited this hill station have come back   enchanted and thrilled. 
The wooded slopes of kodaikkanal are filled with   surprises. Kurinji a plant special to that region, turns the slopes into a sea   of purple- once in 12 years! 
Step out of your room and right onto a star   shaped sheet of glittering water. Yes, the kodai lake dominates this sleepy hill   station. But wait a minute, the lake is actually man-made Go on, take that boats   and paddles away. 
A short walk from the lake (yes, walking is the best   way to reach any place interesting in tiny Kodai) and you can enjoy a   magnificent display put by nature at Bryant's perk. 
Those with stars in   their eyes, can catch a glimpse of the heavens (literally speaking) at the Solar   Observatory and from Kodai's two telescope houses. 
General Info. : 
Area : 21.45 sq.kms. 
Population : 27,461 (1991 census) 
Altitude : 2,133 meters above sea level 
Climate : 
               Summer   : Max. 19.8° C, Min. 11.3°C 
               
Winter : Max. 17.3° C,   Min. 8.3° C 
Rainfall: 165 CMS (average) Heavy rain occurs during   Oct.Dec. 
Clothing: Light woollens in the evening during summer and   heavy woollens during winter. 
Season: April to June and September to   October. But can visited throughout the Year. 
Languages Spoken: Tamil   & English. 
STD Code: 04542 
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