Kodaikanal

Kodaikanal, which literally means ‘The Gift of the Forests’, is a hill town in Tamil Nadu away from glitz and glamour of the outside world. Spreading across the charming Western Ghats at an altitude of 7,200 feet, this town is blessed with emerald green meadows, dancing hills and gushing waterfalls which are far from imagination. As you walk around the town, you will be pleasantly greeted by old-fashioned churches, beautiful houses and wonderful aroma of homemade chocolates.

If you are a tired soul seeking some moments of serenity then visit the very beautiful Berijam Lake in Kodaikanal. This lake looks heavenly with astonishing surroundings. The lake is a source of water for nearby villages and remains a centre of attraction for every visitor.

Also, if you are visiting Kodaikanal, you just cannot miss out the serene Coakers Walk that seems like a walk to the heaven. This 1 kilometre long pathway is sprinkled with bounty of nature passing through the slopes of a hillock. It is an amazing experience to hear the silence of nature and feel the caressing of winds against your face.

One can also plan a family trip to Pillar Rocks, an exquisite picnic spot. It features three vertically positioned boulders rising to a height of 400 feet.