Kodaikanal
ca. 8.00 a.m. Darshan
ca. 4:00 p.m. Darshan/Bhajans
ca. 4:30 p.m. Talks Bhagavan's Discourse
ca. 6:00 p.m. Arathi
Talks by staff and daily discourses by Baba are often given in Kodaikanal after Bhagavan's second week in Kodai, in the bhajan hall.
Kodaikanal detailed Info.

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Hotels & Sites

Kodaikanal, popularly known as Kodai, is situated among the Palani Hills at 2133m from sea level. With its enchanting landscape, it is a trekker's delight and nature lover's paradise.

Kodaikanal is the only hill station setup by Americans in India. Later the British joined them. American missionaries established a school around 1845 for the education of European children. Today this Kodaikanal International School is one of the most prestigious private schools in India.

Unique to the Western Ghats and flowering once in every 12 years, the 'Kurinji' shrub is found in abundance in Kodai. The next blossoming will be in 2004. Kodai provides a soothing escape from the heat and haze of the plains. The best time to visit Kodai is April-June and Aug-Oct. The temperature ranges between 8oC to 20oC

Shembaganur Museum: The flora and Fauna Museum is devoted to the archeological remains and flora and fauna of the hills. The museum is maintained by the Sacred Heart College and has one of the best orchid collections in the country. The museum is six km from Kodai.

Silver Cascade: Located 8km from Kodai on the Kodai- Madurai Ghat road, this waterfall falls from a height of 180 feet. The fall is formed by the overflow of water from Kodai Lake. One can take a bath here if the water temperature is to one's liking.

Kurinji Andavar Temple: Three km from the lake stands Kurinji Andavar Temple, a small shrine dedicated to Lord Subramanya. You may stumble upon some kurinji shrubs those blossomed and defied the 12-year time schedule. From the temple one can have a great view of Palani and Vaigai Dam.

Coaker's Walk: The Walk is on the steep southern face of the Kodai ridge. It has a telescope house and an observatory. The view of the plains from Coaker's Walk is breath taking.

Kodai Lake: The star attraction of Kodaikanal is the star shaped Kodai Lake that is beautifully landscaped. Boats can be hired from the Kodaikanal Boat and Rowing Club. The tourist department also has rowboats and pedal boats. Sir Vere Hentry Levinge who was the collector of Madurai created the lake in 1863 and settled in Kodai after retirement.

Pillar Rock: Situated 7km from Kodai is the Pillar Rock, three boulders standing vertically to a height of 120m. The Pillar rock is full of caves and chasms, a delight for the adventure seeker.

Bryant Park: The part is located on the eastern side of the lake. Named after the British Officer, who landscaped and stocked it, the park has a large verity of flowering shrubs, hybrids and grafts. Flower shows are conducted here as part of Summer Festival during May.
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2. Hotel Paradise Inn * * *
Paradise Compound, Laws Ghat Road, Kodaikanal 624 101
Tel: +(91) (4542) 241075/241175
Fax: +(91) (4542) 241024
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4. Glen Travels Pvt. Ltd.
Seven Road Jn., Kodaikanal 624 101
Tel: +(91) (4542) 41185
Fax: +(91) (4542) 40518
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5. Hill Country Holiday Resorts India Ltd.
Attuvampati P.O., Kodaikanal 624 101
Tel: +(91) (4542) 240949/45/63
Fax: +(91) (4542) 240947
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6. Hilltop Towers Government Approved
Club Road, Kodaikanal 624 101
Tel: +(91) (4542) 240413/242253/242254
Fax: +(91) (4542) 240415
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7. Hotel J's heritage Government Approved
P.T. Road, Near Seven Roads, Kodaikanal 624 101
Tel: +(91) (4542) 241323/243730/245118
Fax: +(91) (4542) 240693
Email: jaherit_mdu@sancharnet.in

8. Hotel Jewel * * *
Seven Roads Junction, Kodaikanal 624 104
Tel: +(91) (4542) 241029/241185
Fax: +(91) (4542) 240518
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9. Jai Devi Apartments
Ferm Hill Road, Kodaikanal 624 101
Tel: +(91) (4542) 240712
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10. Hotel Garden Manor
Lake Road, Kodaikanal 624 101
Tel: +(91) (4542) 240461/242176/240463
Fax: +(91) (4542) 242187
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11. Hotel Taj Villa
11/19, Cokor's Walk, Kodaikanal 624 101
Tel: +(91) (4542) 243556/240940
Fax: +(91) (4542) 243557
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12. Panjab Hotel  
7/234-5, P T Road, Kodaikanal 624 101
Tel: +(91) (4542) 241169/241169
Fax: +(91) (4542)
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13. Hotel Gurupriya  
17/328-3, Laws Ghat Road, Kodaikanal 624 101
Tel: +(91) (4542) 244466/243026
Fax: +(91) (4542)
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14. Sterling Holidays Resort  
P.B No 44, Gymkhna Road, Lake View, Kodaikanal 624 101
Tel: +(91) (4542) 242381/245086/240868
Fax: +(91) (4542) 241065
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15. Sterling Resorts
75/76, attuvampatti, Kodaikanal 624 101
Tel: +(91) (4542) 244447/244448
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16. Sterling Holiday Resort Valley View  
3/466, K A Koil Street, Kodaikanal 624 101
Tel: +(91) (4542) 242380
Fax: +(91) (4542)
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17. The Green Mist
Chettiar Road, Kodaikanal 624 101
Tel: +(91) (4542) 240760
Fax: +(91) (4542)
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18. Kodai Resort  
Noyce Road, Kodaikanal 624 101
Tel: +(91) (4542) 242107/8
Fax: +(91) (4542)
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19. Woodlands Resorts  
70/17, Convent Road, Kodaikanal 624 101
Tel: +(91) (4542) 242753/240774
Fax: +(91) (4542)
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20. Paradise Hill Resorts  
Observatory Road, Kodaikanal 624 101
Tel: +(91) (4542) 241433/5/6
Fax: +(91) (4542)
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