Kodaikanal Tourisum

The park was planned and built in 1908 by a forest officer from Madurai, H.D.Bryant, and named after him. With 325 species of trees, shrubs and cacti, the park is a rainbow of stunning flowers during the peak season. A large section is dedicated to nearly 740 varieties of roses. There is an 1857  Eucalyptus  tree and a  Bodhi tree  which adds a religious significance to the park. Park Situated on the eastern side of Kodaikanal Lake, Bryant Park is a botanical park and a blessing on the hill station for those interested in botany. The park is known for many kinds of flowers, hybrids and grafts. Cut flowers from the park are also used for exporting because of their good quality and wide range of variety. The park also has a glass house with many fine varieties of flowers which adds on to the overall charm of the place. In the month of May, a flower show also conducted in the park which is a part of the summer festival attracting many tourists an...

Kodaikanal Lake is an artificial, roughly star-shaped 45 ha (60 acres) lake built in 1863. It is recognized as Kodaikanal's most popular geographic landmark and tourist attraction. Rowboats and pedalos can be hired at the Kodaikanal Boat Club.  Normally May or June month Boat race conducted in this lake.  Boating Tariff: 2 seated pedal boat - 70.00 INR (30 Min) 4 seated pedal boat - 140.00 INR (30 Min) 6 seated row boat - 245.00 INR (20 Min) Honey moon boat - 415.00 INR (30 Min) Free for One children Below 5 Years Old Timing: 08:30 am to 05:30 pm. No Holiday Contact No.: +914542-241315 Horses and bicycles can be hired beside the lake for short periods. The 5 kilometers (3.1 mi) path that skirts the periphery of this lovely lake is a favorite walk for the locals and tourists alike. Horse Riding Tariff: 1 KM Round (Including Return) - 100.00 INR 1/2 KM Ride - 50.0...

Van Allen Hospital St.  Marys Road, Kodaikanal – 624101 +(91)-4542-241273, 241754, 243476, 241254 Timing: 09:00 am to 01:00 pm and 03:30 pm to 05:00 pm, Sunday Holiday Pasam Hospital Post Box No 36, M M Street, Kodaikanal - 624101, Near Government Higher Sec School +(91)-4542-240668, 240778, 245732 Timing : Open 24 Hrs KHMS Integrated Medical Centre Laws Ghat Road, Kodaikanal - 624101, Moonjikal +(91)-4542-241379, 241679 Timing : Open 24 Hrs Government Hospital Lake Road, Kodaikanal – 624101  +(91)-4542-241292 Timing : Open 24 Hrs Government Veterinary Hospital Anandhagiri 1st Street, Kodaikanal - 624101, Near Moonjikal Timing : 08:00 am to 12:00 pm and 03:00 pm to 05:00 pm (Sunday 08:00 am to 12:00 pm)

Kodaikanal is a city in the hills of the taluk division of the Dindigul district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Its name in the Tamil language means "The Gift of the Forest".Kodaikanal is referred to as the "Princess of Hill stations" and has a long history as a retreat and popular tourist destination. It's a lot cooler in temperature than lower elevation cities such as Chennai. Kodaikanal was established in 1845 as a refuge from the high temperatures and tropical diseases of the plains.Much of the local economy is based on the hospitality industry serving tourism. The earliest residents of Kodaikanal were the Palaiyar tribal people.The earliest specific references to Kodaikanal and the Palani Hills are found in Tamil Sangam literature of the early Common era. Modern Kodaikanal was established by American Christian missionaries and British bureaucrats in 1845, as a refuge from the high temperatures and tropical diseases of the plains.In the 20th c...