Explore places near Kodaikanal
If you have spare time and wish to explore places near Kodaikanal, this list could help.
Coimbatore
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Coimbatore is famous for Marudamalai temple, built during the Dravidians time. Some of the main attractions of Coimbatore include-
- Anamalai tiger reserve
- Dhyanalinga
- Monkey falls
- Siruvani waterfalls
- Marudamalai temple
Distance between Kodaikanal and Coimbatore: 180 kilometers, 4.5 hours drive
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Pondicherry
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The city is also known as Puducherry. It was a French colony in India till 1954. The main attractions of this place are-
- Basilica of the sacred heart of Jesus
- Rock beach
- Immaculate conception cathedral
- Old lighthouse
- Aurobindo Ashram
- Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar temple
- Puducherry science center and planetarium
Distance between Kodaikanal and Pondicherry: 397 kilometers, 7.5 hours drive
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Munnar
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Munnar is a beautiful Hill Station located in the Kerala state of India. The town captures the landscapes of the Western Ghats mountain range.
Some of the great sites in Munnar include-
- Eravikulam National Park
- Munnar Tea Museum
- Hydel Park
- Pothamedu View Point
- Mattupetty Dam
Distance between Kodaikanal and Munnar: 165 kilometers, 4.5 hours drive
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Rameshwaram
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Rameshwaram is one of the four most important Hindu pilgrimage places in India (one among the Char Dham). This is the place from where Lord Rama built a stone bridge to Sri Lanka to rescue his wife from Ravana. People believe that the remains of the bridge are still present in the seabed.
Well, the place presents beautiful sea view and moderate climate throughout the year.
Distance between Kodaikanal and Rameshwaram: 285 kilometers, 6.5 hours drive
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Madurai
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Madurai is an important town in Tamilnadu, famous for the Meenakshi Amman temple. The city also presents the historical traces of the dynasties like Chola, Pandya, Nayaks, to name a few. The place is worth a visit, especially when you have interest in history.
Distance between Kodaikanal and Madurai: 115 kilometers, 3 hours drive
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