KODAIKKANAL - Princess Of Hill station
Geography In Kodaikanal :
Kodaikanal, town, southwestern Tamil Nadu state, southern India. It is situated at an elevation of 7,300 feet (2,225 metres) in the Palni Hills, about 35 miles (55 km) west-southwest of Dindigul,between the Parappar and Gundar Valleys.
The town is now a popular resort known for its
scenery, 75-acre (30-hectare) artificial lake, which is now Kodaikanal Lake a 5
kilometres (3.1 mi) circumference manmade lake.
In Kodaikanal a small village named Vattakanal is
located in the Dindigul District on the southern tip of the upper Palani hills
in the state of Tamil Nadu, along the eastern coast of the Western
Ghats,Vattakanal is better known as 'Vatta', which means circle and by most or
'Little Israel' by the villagers that observe a large number of Israeli tourists
who flock there from October onwards.
Meadows and grasslands cover the hillsides. Gigantic eucalyptus trees and shola forests flourish in the valleys. Mighty rocks and cascading streams lie above the valleys. There are many high waterfalls and ubiquitous gardens and flower beds in bloom.
Kodaikanal is famous for the kurinji – flowers
that blossom once in twelve years,Kodaikanal as one Of the big trees, cypress, eucalyptus and acacia are the
dominant varieties. Pear trees are numerous and the fruits are of high quality.
Competing with the fruit trees are the flowering ones, mainly rhododendron and
magnolia. Large dahlias of different hues are the main attraction of Bryant
Park, situated close to the Kodai lake. Water lilies in the park's pond are another
pleasing sight. The town abounds in yellow wild flowers.
North of the town, high hills that slope down into
the villages of Pallangi and Vilpatti stand guard. On the east the hill slopes
less abruptly into the lower Palnis. A precipitous escarpment facing the Cumbum
Valley is on the south. On the west is a plateau leading to Manjampatti Valley,
Indira Gandhi National Park, the Anamalai Hills and the main body of the
Western Ghats of Kerala border.
Economy In Kodaikanal :
The economy of Kodaikanal predominantly depends
on tourism. The number of tourists increased every year in preparation for the
peak tourist season. Major roads are converted into one-way lanes to regulate
the constant inflow of traffic and special police are brought in for the safety
of the tourists and protection of local businesses.
Hotels are often fully booked during the high
season, and remain virtually empty during the off-season. Due to the rapid
development of nearby cities such as Madurai, Palani and Coimbatore the town is
learning to deal with year-round tourism.
Hill view of Kodaikanal :
From Coaker's Walk you can view the Hill view of
Kodaikanal from there you can see,Plums,
pears, chile peppers, carrots, cauliflower, cabbage, garlic, and onions are
cultivated by terrace farmers in surrounding villages. Most are trucked to
other parts of India and some are sold in the local market.
Mist covering Kodaikanal Lake :
Due to its relatively unpolluted image, various locations in Kodaikanal are used for movie shoots. Some examples are Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar though depicted as Dehradun, the Tamil movie Guna, Manmadhan Ambu, and Thenali.
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