In sept. 2002,my husband joined Oracle,Bangalore.We were newly married. my husband planned a
trip to Kodaikenal,which is a overnight journey from Bangalore.
Kodaikanal has several scenic natural attractions which are enjoyed by its visitors and make it a popular romantic destination for newlyweds.
Kodaikanal 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 with its main entrance near
the only five-star hotel in Kodaikanal, The Carlton. Horses and bicycles
can be hired beside the lake for short periods.
Bryant Park: Just east of the lake is a wonderfully maintained botanical garden. 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 cactuses, 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 a 1857 Eucalyptus tree and a Bodhi tree which adds a religious significance to the park. Ornamental plants are cultivated in a nursery for sale. The park organizes horticultural exhibits and flower shows every summer, to coincide with the peak season.
Coaker's Walk, winding around Mount Nebo, starts in front of
the Van Allen hospital, running parallel to the Van Allen Hospital Road
and joins the main road beside St.Peter's Church, providing a stunning
panoramic view of the plains. On a clear day one can view as far as
Dolphin's Nose in the south, the valley of the Pambar River in the southeast, Periyakulam town and even the city of Madurai. A fascinating rare phenomenon called Brocken spectre
can be witnessed,
Green Valley View, (formerly called Suicide Point) near the golf course, has an excellent panoramic view of the plains and a sheer drop of overlooking the Vaigai Dam to the south. The stairway leading up to it is highly commercialized and lined with rows of shops to tempt tourists.[44]
Pine forests,
In 1906, with a view to growing valuable timber, Mr. Bryant started the
Kodaikanal pine plantations in the south-west of Kodaikanal.
Silver Cascade, 8 kilometres from Kodaikanal at a wide bend in the long and winding Laws Ghat Road, at altitude 1,800 metres waterfall formed from the outflow of Kodaikanal Lake. This impressive waterfall is a popular stop for first-time visitors.There is also a smaller but more serene waterfall below the bridge which crosses the stream here.
trip to Kodaikenal,which is a overnight journey from Bangalore.
Kodaikanal has several scenic natural attractions which are enjoyed by its visitors and make it a popular romantic destination for newlyweds.
Kodaikanal 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 with its main entrance near
the only five-star hotel in Kodaikanal, The Carlton. Horses and bicycles
can be hired beside the lake for short periods. Bryant Park: Just east of the lake is a wonderfully maintained botanical garden. 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 cactuses, 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 a 1857 Eucalyptus tree and a Bodhi tree which adds a religious significance to the park. Ornamental plants are cultivated in a nursery for sale. The park organizes horticultural exhibits and flower shows every summer, to coincide with the peak season.
Coaker's Walk, winding around Mount Nebo, starts in front of
the Van Allen hospital, running parallel to the Van Allen Hospital Road
and joins the main road beside St.Peter's Church, providing a stunning
panoramic view of the plains. On a clear day one can view as far as
Dolphin's Nose in the south, the valley of the Pambar River in the southeast, Periyakulam town and even the city of Madurai. A fascinating rare phenomenon called Brocken spectre
can be witnessed,Green Valley View, (formerly called Suicide Point) near the golf course, has an excellent panoramic view of the plains and a sheer drop of overlooking the Vaigai Dam to the south. The stairway leading up to it is highly commercialized and lined with rows of shops to tempt tourists.[44]
Pine forests,
In 1906, with a view to growing valuable timber, Mr. Bryant started the
Kodaikanal pine plantations in the south-west of Kodaikanal.Silver Cascade, 8 kilometres from Kodaikanal at a wide bend in the long and winding Laws Ghat Road, at altitude 1,800 metres waterfall formed from the outflow of Kodaikanal Lake. This impressive waterfall is a popular stop for first-time visitors.There is also a smaller but more serene waterfall below the bridge which crosses the stream here.
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