Information on Kodaikanal



Before visiting the enchanting hill station of Kodaikanal, one should have some very important information on Kodaikanal.

Whether a tourist or a business visitor, one might need to or be curious about some information on Kodaikanal like:
  • Brief history of Kodaikanal
  • The demography of the area
  • The climatic conditions and general weather of Kodaikanal
  • Places of interest in Kodaikanal
  • Modes of transportation
  • Emergency numbers
The history of Kodaikanal dates back to the 14th century when the Paliyan Tribe took refuge in the Kodai Hills. The modern Kodaikanal was constructed under the European supervision.

Kodaikanal has a population of about 33,000 covering an area of almost 22 Square Kilometers. The lovely city is situated at an altitude of 2,133 Meters and receives an average rainfall of 165 Centimeters.

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Last Updated on : 05 May 2011