EPISODE · Jul 11, 2024 · 49 MIN
Kodaikanal with Ananya Vats
from The Musafir Stories - India Travel Podcast · host Saif & Faiza
This week, The Musafir Stories speaks to a traveler and product manager, Anaya Vats, as she takes us to the princess of hills! Today's destination: Kodaikanal!! Nearest Airport: Madurai International airport (IXM) Nearest Railway Station: Kodaikanal railway station (KQN) Requirements: n/a Packing: Pack depending on the weather, winters are cool and summers can be HOT! Time of the year: June to Feb Length of the itinerary: 7 days Itinerary Highlights: Ananya covers some of the highlights from her trip to Kodaikanal, which started out as a weekend getaway but turned into a longer workcation. Some of the points of interest covered on the podcast include Dolphin’s nose Waterfalls including - Silver cascade waterfall, Bear Shola waterfall, Liril waterfalls, Pambar waterfalls Lakes including Kodaikanal lake, Mannavanur lake, Kookal lake Poombrai village Pine forest Coaker’s walk Guna caves or Devil’s kitchen Pillar rocks View points Kodaikanal Solar Observatory Food - including Altaf’s cafe, Abby’s cafe, Mia’s treats, Astoria Links: Link to Ananya’s newsletter: https://ananyavats.substack.com/ Link to Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ananya_vats?igsh=MXFmOXJ4NTFqcHpvaw== Photo by Preethi RB on Unsplash Follow the Musafir stories on: Twitter : https://twitter.com/musafirstories?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themusafirstories/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/musafirstoriespodcast/?hl=en website: www.themusafirstories.com email: [email protected] Do follow IVM Podcasts on social media. We are @IVMPodcasts on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram. Follow the show across platforms: Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Gaana, Amazon Music Do share the word with your folks! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What this episode covers
Kodaikanal, often referred to as the "Princess of Hill Stations," is a scenic hill town located in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Nestled in the Palani Hills of the Western Ghats, it sits at an elevation of about 2,133 meters (7,000 feet) above sea level. Known for its cool climate, lush green landscapes, and serene lakes, Kodaikanal attracts tourists with its beautiful viewpoints, such as Coaker's Walk and Dolphin's Nose, picturesque waterfalls like Silver Cascade, and the star-shaped Kodaikanal Lake. The town is also famous for its vibrant flora, including the unique Kurinji flower, which blooms once every twelve years.
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