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KODAIKKANAL - Princess Of Hill station

Transport  In Kodaikanal: Almost all distances from Kodaikanal are calculated with the lake as the central point of reference.

Nearest Airports :

The nearest airports are as follows:

Madurai International Airport (115 kilometres or 71 miles)

Coimbatore International Airport (170 kilometres or 110 miles)

Tiruchirapalli International Airport (197 kilometres or 122 miles)

Tuticorin Airport (262 kilometres or 163 miles)

Nearest Railway Stations :

The nearest railway stations are Palani Station (64 kilometres or 40 miles) north, Kodaikanal Road Station (80 kilometres or 50 miles) south east, Oddanchatram Railway Station (90 kilometres or 56 miles) north east, Dindigul Junction (100 kilometres or 62 miles) east, and Madurai Junction (114 kilometres or 71 miles) nearly east.

Nearest Bus Stands :

From Madurai Aarappalayam bus stand and Batlagundu frequent bus services are available. Buses are also available from Palani, Oddanchatram, Kodairoad, and Dindigul. 

The 2–3-hour drive to Kodaikanal via the steep and winding Ghat roads from Palani, Oddanchatram or Batlagundu is a memorable experience. Travellers may stop at turnouts on the road and view the Palani hills.There is a 49-kilometre (30 mi) shortcut road from Periyakulam to Kodaikanal via Kumbakarai and Adukkam.

Shopping In Kodaikanal :

Private Shopping establishments are available. Eucalyptus oil, Homemade Chocolates, Plums and Pears are available in plenty. Woolen clothing is available at cheaper price in the Tibetan refugee bazaar. Apart from this we have the following shopping options:

Khadi Emporium,Poompuhar Emporium,Kurinji Mini Super Market,Spencer & Company,Kairali Kerala Handicrafts,Co-optex,And lot of street shops are available in every tourist spot.

Summer Festival in Kodaikanal  :

This takes place every in the month of MAY. Flower show and Boat pageant are the best attraction of the festival. Thousands of tourists assemble during this festival season.

August 14th – 15th Salette Matha Festival

Mariamman Festival for one week in the month of MAY every year.

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