Kodaikanal, the best of three hill stations in Tamil Nadu is a must for holiday goers because of the beauty in the place.

      It is perfect if you have to do nothing but stroll around and laze around, or go boating and have long hours of relaxation. Long strolls and the evening sunset are a great retreat for choked lungs that have stayed busy all the while before their holiday.

      The thick lush greenary that surrounds the place completely adds to the beauty. The pleasant climate makes the place accessible all round the year and reasonable rates as well as the multi-cuisine food available does lure tourists.

      One must but not miss Kodai - the heaven for picnickers.

      The climate in Kodai is always pleasant and the temperature rarely drops to a point where you might need woollen clothing.

      Kodaikanal, the most beautiful hill station in Tamil Nadu(in South India) and one of the very best in India is perched on the southern crest of the Palani Hills, about 120 km north-west of Madurai. The place is completely surrounded by thickly wooded slopes, waterfalls and precipitous rocky outcrops, and they cover a major portion of the area.

      When it comes to beauty, Kodai leaves behind Udhagamandalam (Ootacamund) as well as Yercud, which are other hill stations in Tamil Nadu. It is one of those places that are a good rereat to the tired lungs and offer scope for hiking too.

      Kodaikanal has its own landscaped, artificial lake with boating facilities that are reasonable.

     Of late, Kodai has also become an attraction among tourists major attraction for tourist from all over India. Kodai is dotted with numerous walking area all of which invite visitors to take a good morning stroll.

     The waterfalls from the hills add to the attraction of the place. There is also a lake where you can spend the evening watching the sun go beyond the hills.

     Some of the views to the south are spectacular, and the viewpoints are within easy walking distance from the centre of town.

      The climate in the city is very pleasant throughout the year and hence open to visitors all year round. The temperature rarely drops to a point where one has to use specific winter clothing.

     Shopping in KodaiKanal :The Cottage Crafts shop in the Main Street has some very good stuff for sale. It is run by Corsock, The Coordinating Council for Social concerns in Kodai. This organisation is staffed by volunteers who sell crafts on behalf of development groups, using commission charged to help the needy.

     Corsock also runs the Goodwill Centre at Hospital Road. It sells clothing and rents books. Even here, the proceeds go to those in need.