Places to Visit Near Kodaikanal | Weekend Getaways from Kodaikanal

Alangudi Tourism – Navagraha Temple Of Lord Guru

Alangudi is a beautiful village located in the Thiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu. It is approximately 17 km away from the main city of Kumbakonam. It is one of the 9 Navagraha......

Alleppey – The Venice Of The East/ 2023

Alappuzha or Alleppey is a famous tourist destination in the state of Kerala, India. Alleppey, the land of lagoons, leisure, and......

Ambasamudram - The Bosom Of Mother Nature

Ambasamudram is a small but picturesque town located in the Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu. The Tamirabarani river runs by its side and it is situated on the foothills of......

Bandipur – An Encounter With The Wild

The Bandipur Forest Reserve area is one of the better known tiger reserves in India, boasting of a tiger population of nearly 70. It lies just 80 km from Mysore and about 220 km......

Chottanikkara – Blessed By Gods, Blessed With Temples

Chottanikkara is a scenic hamlet situated in the central part of Kerala. Located in the suburbs of Kochi in the Ernakulam district, this place caters to the religious sentiments......

Coimbatore – Manchester Of The South/ 2023

Coimbatore is a city located in the southern state of Tamil Nadu. The city is the second largest city in the state in terms of area. It is considered the 15th largest city in......

Coonoor - The Valley That Never Sleeps / 2023

Coonoor is the second largest hill station in the Nilgiri hills that leaves a lasting impression in the minds of a sightseer, arousing remembrances of childhood dreams. Coonoor......

Courtallam - The Land Where The Water Flows

Courtallam, popularly known as the ‘spa of the south’ is a township located in the Tirunelveli district of the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Situated at a height......

Dindigul - The City Of Food And Fort

Dindigul is a city located in the state of Tamil Nadu. Dindigul derives its name from the words ‘Thindu’ which means pillow and ‘kal’ which means rock.......

Erode – A Land Of Industries And Agriculture

Erode city is the headquarters of the Erode district in Tamil Nadu, India. The city is located at the heart of South Indian Peninsula, approximately 400 km Southwest of Chennai......

Guruvayur - God’s Second Home

Guruvayur is a teeming town in Thrissur district. The place is considered the home of Lord Krishna, one of the reincarnations of Lord Vishnu. Guruvayur is another popular......

Idukki – Visage Of Nature

Idukki is an alluring retreat for tourists in God’s Own Country. Clad in dense green forest and crowned with verdant mountains, it boasts of Anamudi, the highest peak in......

Karaikudi – The Pride Of Chettinad

Karaikudi is a municipal town located in Sivaganga district of the state of Tamil Nadu. The place is the most famous in the entire municipality because it is also the......

Karur - Shoppers’ Delight

Karur, a town located on the banks of Amaravati, is the head of Karur district of Tamil Nadu. To its south east, 60 km away lies Erode; to its west at a distance of 70 km away......

Kochi - Troll Beside the Arabian Sea/ 2023

Kochi is an irresistible tourist destination and is a must-see at least once in your lifetime. An integral part of the beauty of the southwest coastline of Kerala, Kochi, a......

Kodungallur – A Scenic Town Of Temples And History

Kodungallur, a small town in Thrissur district, is located on the Malabar Coast. Best known for its harbor and the Goddess Bhagavathi Temple called as Kurumbakavu Temple, this......

Kollam - The City Of Cashews And Coir

Kollam, best known by its anglicized name Quilon, is a city famed for its commerce and culture. As a coastal city lying on the shores of Ashtamudi Lake and as the headquarters......

Kolli Hills - A Pristinely Preserved Offering Of Nature

Kolli Hills, a mountain range, is situated in the Namakkal district of Tamil Nadu, India. The mountains encompass a total area of approximately 280 km² and are about 1000......

Kotagiri - Hills That Listen

Kotagiri being a major hill station in the Nilgiri district can be ranked along with Coonoor and Ooty. It is the smallest of the three in many respects, but it does not come......

Kottayam – Idyllic City Of Letters

Kottayam is an ancient city of Kerala. It is located in Kottayam district, one of the districts of the God’s Own Land. The city has a big contribution to print media and......

Kumarakom - To Holiday By The Bewitching Backwaters

Kumarakom, one of the most sought-after travel destinations in Kerala, is a collection of small and scenic islands. Nestled on the Vembanad Lake (which is regarded as the......

Madurai - The Holy City

Madurai is the second largest city of the South Indian state, Tamil Nadu. This temple city is situated on the banks of the river Vaigai and has been one of the oldest cities to......

Mudumalai –  Nature's Beauty At Its peak/ 2023

Located at the meeting point of three states (Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala), Mudumalai is nestled in the thick forests of the Nilgiris and is well-known for its wildlife......

Munnar - Nature’s Haven Of Harmony

Munnar is an incredibly spectacular and irresistibly enthralling hill station located in the district of Idukki, Kerala, India. Surrounded by winding terrains of mountains, this......

Namakkal - The Land Of Gods And The Kings

A city and an administrative district, Namakkal is one of the most popular tourist destinations of the southern part of India. Located in Tamil Nadu, Namakkal offers a wide......

Nilambur - The Town Of Teaks

Nilambur, better known as the Land of Teak Plantations, is a major town located in the Malappuram district of Kerala. This place occupies a special place in the history of......

Ooty - Queen Of The Hills /2023

The most fascinating hill station in Tamil Nadu is Udhagamandalam that is also known as Utagamund or Udhagai or Ooty, which is praised as the Queen of Hill Stations by Pandit......

Palani - A Holy Land Amidst Hills

Located in the Dindigul district of Tamil Nadu, Palani is a beautiful hill station, the hills of which are part of the oldest mountain range in India. The name of the town is......

Pollachi – Simply Scenic!

Pollachi is located in Coimbatore district in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Located in the southern Coimbatore Pollachi is the second largest town of the district. Its......

Sabarimala - Simply Divine

Sabarimala hills, located at Ranni-Perunad Village, Ranni Taluk towards the east of Pathanamthitta District, Kerala, India, are included in the Periyar Tiger Hill......

Salem – Land Of Silk And Silver

Salem is a city located in the North Central part of the south Indian state, Tamil Nadu. Located at a distance of 340 km away from the capital city of Chennai, Salem is also......

Sivakasi - Where The Shivalingam Of Kasi Resides

Sivakasi is a city well renowned for its industries dealing with fireworks and matchboxes. It is located in Virudhunagar district of Tamil Nadu. It is also one of the budding......

Srirangam – The Island Of Temples

Srirangam, an enchanting and spellbinding island town in Tiruchirapalli (otherwise called Trichy), is part of the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Srirangam was known as......

Thanjavur - Where The Cholas Once Reigned Supreme

Thanjavur is a municipality located in the district of the same name that consists of six sub-districts. Thanjavur rose to importance during the rule of the Chola kings, who saw......

Theni - Where The Air Smells Of Spices

Theni, an important district in Tamil Nadu, is recently formed. It is situated in the laps of the Western Ghats and is an idyllic place to come for a holiday. This new district......

Thingalur – Blessed By The Moon God

Thingalur, a small and charming town, is situated in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The town is at a distance of 18 km from Thanjavur and is easily accessible via good......

Thirunallar - Village Dedicated To Planet Saturn

Thirunallar is a small village situated in the town of Karaikal in Pondicherry. This place is dedicated to Saturn. It can be reached easily by bus from Karaikal or one......

Thiruvalla – The Town Of Worship, The Town Of Stories

Thiruvalla is a small, quiet town nestled on the banks of river Manimala in the Pathanamthitta district of Kerala. It is known as a ‘Temple Town’ and is rich with......

Thoothukudi - The City Of Ports And Pearls

Thoothukudi, also popularly known as Tuticorin, is the Municipal Corporation of the district by the same name. Located in the Southeastern coast of the State of Tamil Nadu, it......

Tirunelveli - Where The Old Meets The New

Tirunelveli is known by many names. But it is mostly known by three names viz., Nellai, Tinnevely and Tirunelveli. During the days of the British rule in India, it was known as......

Tirupur - Land Of Temples And Textiles

There are not many people in South India who have not heard of the textile centre, Tirupur. It is located 47 kilometres away from the city of Coimbatore, in Tamil Nadu. Textiles......

Trichy - Where Tradition Meets Modernity

Trichy or Tiruchirappalli is an industrial and educational city in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Trichy is the administrative headquarters of the district by the same......

Valparai – Where Tea, Coffee And Wilderness Abound

Valparai is one hill station not meant for the light-hearted. Placed at an elevation of 3500 feet above sea level, it is one of the most beautiful hill stations in Tamil Nadu.......

Varkala - A Beautiful Coastal Getaway

Varkala is a beautiful coastal town nestled in Thiruvananthapuram district. It sits in the southern part of Kerala. It is the only place in Kerala where the hills come close to......

Yercaud – A Less-explored Hill Station

Yercaud, located on the Shevaroy Hills of Tamil Nadu, is a hill station in the Eastern Ghats. Located at the height of 1515 metres, its striking scenic beauty and pleasant......