{"id":33813,"date":"2019-05-31T08:03:19","date_gmt":"2019-05-31T02:33:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.thomascook.in\/?p=33813"},"modified":"2026-03-18T12:50:20","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T07:20:20","slug":"top-12-places-to-visit-in-kodaikanal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thomascook.in\/blog\/india-holidays\/top-12-places-to-visit-in-kodaikanal\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 12 Places to Visit in Kodaikanal"},"content":{"rendered":"
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1. Kurinji Andavar Murugan Temple<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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This magnificent temple is fine-tuned with Dravidian style architecture and was built in the early 1930s to celebrate Lord Muruga. This vibrant temple’s most spectacular feature is the gorgeous multilevel gateway adorned with small deities and intricate carvings. This temple derives its name from the beautiful Neelakurinji flowers that blossoms once in every 12 years and brightens the entire temple. It is one of the many things that makes this temple so unique. Located on top of a hill and surrounded by lush greenery and verdure, there is always pleasant breeze floating around, which gives you a sense of calm and happiness. Kurinji Andavar Murugan Temple is a must visit whether you are religious or not as it has something to offer to everyone’s’ soul.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Timings: Every day from 7 am to 7 pm<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Entry Fees: No entry fee<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

2. Bryant Park<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Bryant Park is a botanical garden situated in the beautiful hill station of Kodaikanal. It serves as an amazing spot for a small picnic and is always buzzing with locals and tourists just wanting some downtime and enjoying being amidst nature. It is also a great place for botanists or nature lovers as this park is also known for its variety of trees, plants, hybrids and grafts. Bryant Park also hosts a variety of flower shows during the summers when the garden is in full bloom, and there is a vivid, lush assortment of vegetation all around. Some cut flowers from this park are then exported all over the world due to its rarity and freshness.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Timing: Every day from 9 am to 6 pm<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Imagine waking up in the glory of nature, surrounded by everything verdant and lush, soft clouds and little droplets of dews cutting through the sky. If you love being close to nature, Kodaikanal<\/a> is the place for you. Situated in the lap of Western Ghats, Kodaikanal is located at the heart of South India and is the uncrowned princess of Tamil Nadu<\/a>. Kodaikanal literally means ‘Princess of Hill Stations’ and is known as one of the best retreats in India. There is no need that Kodaikanal cannot cater to. From enchanting greenery to delectable food and of course divine shrines, Kodaikanal has something for everyone.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n