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Kodaikanal

Tamil Nadu, South India

The "Princess of Hill Stations" — Kodai Lake, Pillar Rocks, and Guna Caves wrapped in mist.

  • Kodai Lake boating
  • Pillar Rocks
  • Guna Caves
Altitude
~2,133 m
Worth staying
2 – 3 days
Go between
April – June & October – February

The year

When Kodaikanal is worth it

Known for a misty lake town nicknamed the princess of hill stations.

Conditions through the year in Kodaikanal.

Dec – FebBest time to visit
Misty and cool — classic hill-station weather
Mar – JunBest time to visit
Pleasant summer temperatures draw travellers escaping the plains' heat
Jul – SepHarsh weather
Heavy monsoon rain brings landslide risk on the ghat roads
Oct – NovGood conditions
Clear lakes and comfortable weather after the rains
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