Kodaikanal - கொடைக்கானல்

Kodaikkanal, the 'Prinecess of Hill Stations' popularly referred as 'Kodai', nestles at an altitude of 2133 metres, on the southern crest of the Palani hills in the Western ghats. The road to Kodai winds up through coffee plantations and thick forests giving a perfect introduction of his lovely hill resort. It is the only hill station founded in India by the Americans and is noted for plantainsa, plums and eucalyptus oil. Driving into Kodaikanal from Palani is a dramatic experience, reminiscent in parts of the drive up the Ghat road from Kallar to Ooty. It is a relief to leave the hot, dusty plains behind and drive up into the cool hills. Coakers Walk The vegetation changes gradually from palm-fringed paddy fields to wild brush with flaming blossoms to plantations interspersed with stately silver oaks.