Fact File:
- Altitude: 2,133 metres
- Area: 2,068 sq km
- State: Tamil Nadu
- Distance from nearby towns/ cities: Madurai 120 Km, Coimbatore 170 km, Chennai 520 km, Bangalore 500 km
- Take away: Kodai cheese (cheddars, gruyere, and processed cheese), homemade chocolates, local embroidery work items, objects from Cottage Crafts Shop and Art Gallery where you can buy small art works and other souvenirs
Weather:
- Summer Temperatures: 11°C – 20°C
- Winter Temperatures: 8°C – 17°C
Best time to be here:
- Any time of the year is a good time for Kodaikanal. You may want to consider:
- April-May – Peak tourist season; pleasant weather but crowded; May is a great time to catch the various horticultural shows held at Byrant Park.
- September-October – Excellent weather and less crowded
- Avoid November for possible long spells of rain and January for its winter chill
How to get here:
- By Air – Closest airport is Madurai, 120 km by road from Kodai. Next are Coimbatore (170 km away) and Trichy or Tiruchirapalli (200 km)
- By Rail – Closest railway stations are Palani Railway Station (64 km), Kodai Road Station (80 km) and Dindigul Railway Junction (100 km)
- By Road – Whether you come by air, rail, or road, the last lap of the journey to Kodai has to be done by road. As you leave the plains and start climbing, you will see one of the highest waterfalls in the world, the Rat Tail or Thalaiyar Falls, which are spectacular sights in the monsoons. The base of the town is well connected by road to most surrounding towns and cities.
What to carry:
- Layered clothing – It may be chilly in the mornings and evenings, but while trekking or cycling or just moving around, warm clothes can get stifling
- Trekking shoes
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