TIPS ON TRANSPORTATION

Air Connection: The nearest airport to the Kodaikanal Observatory is Madurai (130km from Kodaikanal Observatory), in the state of Tamil Nadu. Rail Connection: The nearest railway station is Kodaikanal Road (80km from Kodaikanal observatory). Road Connection: Kodaikanal Observatory is located 4km from Kodaikanal town and may be reached by road from Bangalore, via Salem and Dindigul and from Madurai via Kodaikanal road

PLACES OF INTEREST
Kodaikanal Lake- 5 kms, Coaker's Walk- 1 km, Astrophysical Observatory- 3.2 kms, Fairy Falls- 4.8 kms, Kurinji Andavar Temple- 3.2 kms, Shenbaganur Museum- 5.6 kms, Pilar Rocks- 7.2 kms, Green Valley View- 6.4 kms.
EXCURSIONS
Silver Cascade- 8 kms, Dophin's Nose- 8 kms, Perumal Peak- 11 kms, Beryam Lake- 21 kms, Kukkal Caves- 40 kms.
TOURIST INFORMATION
Department of Tourism, Government of Tamil Nadu, Township Bus Stand Rest House Complex, Kodaikanal

wooded slopes.
 The Byrant Park lies near the lake and is famed for its colourful flowers. A horticultural show in May is an annual feature that attracts garden lovers.
 The Solar Physical Observatory founded in 1898 lies at the highestpoint of the hills.
 Coaker's Walk offers some of the finest vistas of the plains.
 The Kurinji Andavar Temple enshrines Lord Murugan within itssanctum. Picturesque views make it a favourite haunt of visitors.
 The Telescope Houses allow visitors to have a panoramic view of the plains.
 The Green Valley View offers some unforgettable spectacles of the hill resort.
 The Pillar Rocks are vertical boulders towering over 121 metres.
 The Bear Shola Falls -a favourite picnic spot accessible only by a rugged path.
 The Shenbaganur Museum has a splendid collection of orchids.

Kodai, Kody or just plain Kodaikanal, call it what you will, is an idyllic getaway for regular tourists, for trekkers or even honeymooners. .