Phantom Rock

Phantom Rock

Phantom Rock is a natural rock site nestled in the Western Ghats. The rock stands out as it is located at a height. The uniqueness of this rock is the shape of the rock that looks like the face of Phantom, and hence the name Phantom Rock. The shape of the rock is natural, and is naturally placed over a bigger boulder that is located […]

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Karalad Lake

Karalad Lake

Karalad Lake is the second largest lake in Wayanad. The lake has calm waters spread across 7 acres and is surrounded by bamboo groves and thick evergreen trees. Boating is also available at Karalad lake, and it is great to spend some time boating in the quiet and peaceful location. Karalad Lake is not as famous as Pookode Lake, and hence, usually, this lake does not […]

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Lakkidi View Point

Lakkidi View Point

Lakkidi View Point is the gateway to Wayanad when you enter from Calicut/Kozhikode. A huge arch welcomes you to Wayanad here, and next to the arch, there is a nicely paved footpath, which offers a birds’ eye view of the amazing ghat road to/from Calicut called ‘Thamarassery Churam’. The narrow ghat road has thick forests on both sides that is home to several animal and […]

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Vedantangal Bird Sanctuary

Vedantangal Bird Sanctuary

Vedantangal Bird Sanctuary is located at about 75 km from Chennai and is spread across 75 acres of lake/land. Vedantangal has several migratory birds that visit during various seasons of the year. Vedangangal Bird Sanctuary naturally attracts several birds due to several lakes around the region that acts as feeding ground for them. More than the natural surrounding that attracts the birds, it is the […]

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Kodaikanal

Kodaikanal

Kodaikanal is a hill station that is located at the Palani Hills at about 450 km from Bangalore, and 120 km from Madurai. This hill station is at an altitude of 2100m/6800ft, and is generally misty for most of the year. Kodaikanal is also famous for the beautiful Kurunji flowers that blossom once in 12 years! The last time these flowers were seen was at […]

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Green Valley View Point

Green Valley View Point

As the name suggests, this is a view point that provides amazing view of deep and dense valley. The panoramic view includes the Vagai Reservior, dense forests under a vertical drop of over 1500m/5000ft! The view point is well guarded with iron fence to prevent visitors accidentally slipping into the valley. This place was earlier called Suicide Point due to the vertical drop which makes […]

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Kodai Lake

Kodai Lake

The lake derives its name as it is located at the heart of Kodaikanal. This star shaped lake is spread across 60 acres, and is surrounded by thick green Palani Hill Range. Kodai Lake is an artificial lake that is created by Sir Vere Henry Levinge using his own money, a former District Collector of Madurai, who moved to Kodaikanal after his retirement. The lake is […]

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Devil’s Kitchen / Guna Caves

Devil’s Kitchen / Guna Caves

Devil’s Kitchen is a very interesting as well as very dangerous place to visit in Kodaikanal. Devil’s Kitchen is a narrow deep valley, and has slippery rocks to get down to the caves. At some places, it is so dark that the visitor is unaware if the next step is on a rock, or into the deep and narrow opening. The deep and dark chambers […]

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Coaker’s Walk

Coaker’s Walk

Coaker’s Walk is a narrow but well laid pedestrian path that is constructed on the slopes of Kodaikanal. The path is about 1 km, and is very picturesque with view of a valley and surrounding mountain ranges. Entry to Coaker’s Walk   On a clear day, you can spot Dolphin’s Nose view point, valley of Pambar River, Periyakulam at a distance, and even the view of Madurai […]

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Ooty

Ooty

Ooty is popularly called as the queen of hill stations. Ooty is short for Ootacamand, and is also called as Udagamandalam. Ooty is a picturesque hill station and has become quite commercialized in the recent years. You can see enough visitors on any weekend throughout the year. Getting to Ooty itself is an experience. You can reach Ooty either from Coimbatore or from Mysore. Each of […]

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