Kodaikanal and ecu tourism

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Kodaikanal is said to be a paradise of South India and is proclaimed to be one of the most popular hill resorts in India. Kodaikanal stands apart, amidst all the hill stations not only for its beauty but also for its biodiversity. Kodaikanal is situated on the southern crest of the upper Palani hills near Madurai in Tamil Nadu. Its serene beauty of rocks, woods, lovely lake side scenery is incomparable with anything else.
Kodaikanal is situated at an altitude of about 2,133-m and also covers an area of 21.45sq km. The hill station is also renowned for its fruits and plums available throughout the year. Kodai is also known for the Belijam lake, which is counted as one of the most beautiful lakes in India and spreads over an area of 24 hectares.
Kodaikanal is again creating ruffles not for its beauty but for the immense number of facilities which would be created shortly in the prime tourist spots promoting Eco Tourism.
A complete facelift would be done to the lesser known destinations in and around Kodaikanal.
Mr M. Vellalar proclaimed, while presiding over a meeting on tourism on Wednesday on the 12thof August 2009, that battery operated car and trains would be hovering around the Kodai lake.





The uniqueness of the flowering plant 'Kurunji' (Strobilanthus Kunthanus) is that it had last bloomed in 2004, and is believed to be an ultimate nature's gift to Kodaikanal. Kodaikanal is situated amidst the folds of the verdant Pali hills which is considered to be one of the most popular serene hill stations in India. It enchants any visitor and is frequented throughout the year by tourists and travelers.