Historical Places to See in Kodaikanal
Bryant Park
Address | Bryant Park Lower Shola Rd, Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu 624101 https://maps.google.com/?cid=15900931003896344489 |
AverageTimeToSpend | 2 Hours |
Brief | Recreation area featuring walking/cycling paths around a man-9 made lake with small boat rentals. |
DistanceFromOtherPlace | 4.6 KM from Sacred Heart College Museum 1.7 KM from Sacred Heart Church |
Extra | Every year in the month of May, annual flower and vegetable show is organized. Its one of the most visited attraction in summer months. |
Facts | Bryant Park, a botanical garden, is situated on the eastern side of 'The Lake'. Conceived and landscaped in 1980 by a British Army Officer, Glenn Bryant. |
OpeningHours | 9.00 AM- 6.00 PM |
PeopleLoveForPlace | Beautiful park. Good place to spend an evening with family and kids.Good collection of plants and flowers scattered along with wide area. |
TicketPrice | Adult- INR 30 Child- INR 15 Camera- INR 50 |
Tips | Its best to avoid visiting the place in monsoon season as heavy rains will prevent sightseeing. There will be rush in summer months |
Get more detailsCoakers Walk
Address | Coaker's Walk Coaker's Walk, Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu 624101 https://maps.google.com/?cid=2154930331946492805 |
AverageTimeToSpend | 2 Hours |
Brief | Beautiful man-made one-kilometer-long walking plaza built on the mountains in the mesmerizing city of Kodaikanal |
DistanceFromOtherPlace | 600 m from Bryant Park, 2.8 KM from Kodaikanal lake |
Extra | Photography enthusiasts can capture still pictures or videos of the scenic beauty of the location. Paved pedestrian park offers an observation area and panoramic views |
Facts | Coaker's Walk was built by Lt. Coaker in 1872 and runs along slopes on the southern side of Kodai. |
OpeningHours | 7:30 AM - 6.30 PM |
PeopleLoveForPlace | Amazing valley view. Man-made walkway gives you the glimpse of valley and the clouds |
TicketPrice | Entry- INR 10 Camera- INR 50 |
Tips | The best time to visit Coakers Walk is during summers i.e. between March and May as the weather is pleasant, less foggy and less cloudy allowing everyone to enjoy the fascinating view. |
Get more detailsLake View Point
Address | Upper Lake View Point Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu 624103 https://maps.google.com/?q=Upper+Lake+View+Point%2C+Kodaikanal%2C+Tamil+Nadu+624103&ftid=0x3b076670a2fb7c7d:0x2ef6ba8e5b4c8be3 |
AverageTimeToSpend | Less than an Hour |
Brief | Star shaped lake gleaming in the sun with greenery all around can be seen from this view point. |
DistanceFromOtherPlace | 3.5 KM from Coakers Walk 2.7 KM from Bear Shola Falls |
Extra | There are small eateries in the surrounding area where the travelers pass by the stop for a quick halt while travelling to green valley view point. |
Facts | The star-shaped lake in Kodaikanal is man-made and was created in 1863 by Sir Vere Henry Levinge. |
OpeningHours | 10.00 AM- 5.00 PM |
PeopleLoveForPlace | Lake waters and the greenery in the hills is a sight to behold |
TicketPrice | Free |
Tips | There are not many facilities present here, it is better to stop for a quick view at the site. |
Get more detailsKukkal Caves
Address | Near Amaravati Division IGWS, Kudiraiar and Kookal R.F., Tamil Nadu 642102 https://maps.google.com/?q=10.321389,77.331667 |
AverageTimeToSpend | 1-2 Hours |
Brief | Ancient rock shelters that show traces of and are believed to be home to the descendants of the original Palaiyar(meaning "old ones") tribes who used to wear leaf clothing. |
DistanceFromOtherPlace | 84 KM from Kodaikanal |
Extra | The caves are overhanging slabs of different types of metamorphic rocks called charconite and granulite |
Facts | Tourists are required to get permission from the Forest Department to visit Kookal or trek in the forest areas. Contact: Government of Tamil Nadu, Tourist Office, Annasalai, Kodaikanal, 624 101, Tamil Nadu, India. PH; 04542- 241675. A trekking map is available from them. |
OpeningHours | 10.00 AM- 5.00 PM |
PeopleLoveForPlace | Small caves with excellent location and not crowded at all |
TicketPrice | Free |
Tips | Stretch is leech-infested and best avoided during the monsoon.It is not safe to trek in the area without a local guide |
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