Kodaikanal: Attractions and more...
The Shenbaganur Museum was established in 1895. Here, one can see the remarkable collection of almost three hundred orchid species as well as artifacts of the ancient Paliyans tribes. In these Palani Hills, there are several famous trekking and hiking trails.
The Kodaikanal Solar Observatory is located near Kodaikanal. The Kodaikanal Solar Observatory is at the highest location. The Evershed effect was proposed by John Evershed, who was the former director at this place.
Through the Kodaikanal Terrestrial Telescope one can see several surrounding places like Varaha River, Periyakulam, Vaigai Dam and Sothupparai Dam.
The Kurinji Andavar Temple is known for a flower that blooms just once in twelve years. This flower is called as the Kurinji flower.
Other among the most famous tourist places in Kodaikanal are the Guna Caves, Kodai Television Tower, Silver Falls, Pillar rocks and Green Valley View.
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