Kodaikanal Holiday Packages - Prime Tourist Attractions

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Kodaikanal, composed with spectacular landscape, alluring lakes and gushing waterfalls is an exotic tourist place located in Dindigal district of Tamil Nadu. Superb flora and fauna of Kodaikanal lying at 7200 ft altitude presents a treat for visitors. It is one among the finest and cherished hill stations playing a key role in promoting south Indian tourism. Word 'Kodaikanal' literally means 'the gift of the forest'. Breathtaking sight scenes, intoxicating air and serenity make the land a real gift of nature. This enchanting hill station in Palani Hills with fabulous natural beauty is often referred to as 'The Princess of Hill Stations'. Following is the itinerary of Kodaikanal holiday package covering some of the prime attractions within five days duration.

Day 01: Upon arrival at Madurai Airport, representatives from Kodaikkanal holiday package will transfer you to pre booked hotel. Refresh and enjoy the whole night at hotel.

Day 02: Post breakfast from hotel, tour trip will start its journey by exploring popular star shaped lake. This alluring lake in star shape stretches over 24 hectares in area. Lush green ...
... surroundings of star shaped lake enclosed by varieties of trees like pine and eucalyptus is an excellent place for relaxation. Horse riding and boat riding facilities provided here widens the interests of tourists. After viewing star shaped lake, trip will now move on to Flora and Fauna Museum. You can reach here by traveling 5km from star shaped like. This museum located at Sacred Hearts College beholds wonderful collection of fossils, 300 species of orchids and other rare species of plants. This educative tourist spot containing archeological remains is also referred as 'Shenbaganur Museum'. In the late evening, trip will return to hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 03: Third day of Kodaikanal holiday package starts by visiting Astrophysical Observatory. This tourist centre standing on the highest point on the area was built in the year 1889. It is mainly used for maintaining research in meteorology and solar physics. Today, Astrophysical Observatory is under the control of Indian Institute of Astrophysics. You can also see a museum inside the campus displaying live solar image and Fraunhofer spectrum. Bryant Park is another destination covered in Kodaikanal holiday package. Annual horticulture show conducted here in the month of May attract thousands of tourists. It can be described as the homeland for different varieties of flowers, rafts and hybrids. After viewing Bryant Park tour trip will return to hotel. Have dinner and enjoy a good sleep from hotel.

Day 04: After breakfast, tour trip will move on to popular Kurinji Andavar Temple. This famous shrine dedicated to Lord Muruga is situated 3 km distance from lake. Superb view of Kurinji flowers blooming once in 12 years pleases all eyes. After enjoying fabulous views from Kurinji Aandavar Temple, tour trip will return to hotel. Dinner and overnight stay will be provided at hotel.

Day 05: Post breakfast, representatives of Kodaikanal holiday package will assist you to Madurai Airport for your journey back to home. By here, it comes to end for exclusive Kodaikanal tour with sweet memories.

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