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Kodaikanal

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Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu: Where is, history and other tourist information to visit this place.



Tourist Guide Kodaikanal

Kodaikanal is located 120 kms towards the northwest of Madurai in Tamil Nadu state.

The city is on the southern tip of the upper Palani hills, which are found on the Western Ghats in Tamil Nadu. The height of this place is more than 6854 feet.

Kodaikanal is also called as “Princess of Hill Stations” due to its beauty and pleasant climate.

There is a charming lake and several beautiful mountain views of the plains. Numerous waterfalls around Kodaikanal are just mesmerizing.

The average temperature in summer ranges from 11 to 20 degrees Celsius. In the winter season, it varies from 8 to 17 degrees Celsius. The rainfall is about 1650 mm. Most of this occurs from June to September.

The ideal time for visiting this place is in September-October and from April to June.

The population of this place was 32,931 as per the census of 2001.

There are places of worship for Hindus, Moslems and Christians.

There are more than 30 North and South Indian, Chinese, Western, Continental, Vegetarian and Non-vegetarian restaurants.



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