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Kochi to Kodaikanal Lake

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India Kochi Kodaikanal Lake

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9 h 14 min

Bus, Train

137 km.

from $17.30

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Continue onto Maulana Azad Road

Maulana Azad Road, 479 м

479 м

Continue onto MDR

216 м

Turn left onto road to old thoppupady bridge

road to old thoppupady bridge, 1 km 769 м

1 km 769 м

At roundabout, take exit 3 onto CIFT Junction

CIFT Junction, 2 km 491 м

2 km 491 м

Continue onto NH966B

6 km 517 м

Indian Railways

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Indian Railways

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Duration 1h 57m

Frequency Twice daily

Estimated price $1.91–$19.06

Phone 14646

Customer Service 14646

Email [email protected]

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Kerala State Road Transport Corporation

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Kerala State Road Transport Corporation

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Duration 3h 46m

Frequency Every 30 minutes

Estimated price $1.65–$5.84

Phone +91 9447071021

Customer Service +91 9447071021

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What is the cheapest way to get from Kochi to Kodaikanal Lake?

The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Kodaikanal Lake is to bus via Palakkad which costs $9.24 - $17.39 and takes 8h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kochi to Kodaikanal Lake?

The fastest way to get from Kochi to Kodaikanal Lake is to drive which takes 4h 51m and costs $26.09 - $39.13 .

How far is it from Kochi to Kodaikanal Lake?

The distance between Kochi and Kodaikanal Lake is 323 km. The road distance is 232.2 km.

How do I travel from Kochi to Kodaikanal Lake without a car?

The best way to get from Kochi to Kodaikanal Lake without a car is to bus via Palakkad which takes 8h 59m and costs $9.24 - $17.39 .

How long does it take to get from Kochi to Kodaikanal Lake?

It takes approximately 8h 59m to get from Kochi to Kodaikanal Lake, including transfers.

Can I drive from Kochi to Kodaikanal Lake?

Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Kodaikanal Lake is 232 km. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Kochi to Kodaikanal Lake.

Where can I stay near Kodaikanal Lake?

There are 554+ hotels available in Kodaikanal Lake. Prices start at $7.01 per night.

Kodaikanal Lake

Kodaikanal Lake (Tamil: கொடைக்கானல் ஏரி), also known as Kodai Lake, is a manmade lake located in the Kodaikanal city in Dindigul district in Tamil Nadu, India. Sir Vere Henry Levinge, the then Collector of Madurai, was instrumental in creating the lake in 1863, amidst the Kodaikanal town which was developed by the British and early missionaries from USA. The lake is said to be Kodaikanal's most popular geographic landmark and tourist attraction.

Berijam Lake

Berijam Lake is a reservoir near Kodaikanal town in Dindigul district of Tamil Nadu, South India. It is at the old site of "Fort Hamilton", in the upper Palani hills. The lake, created by a dam with sluice outlets, is part of a micro–watershed development project. Periyakulam town, 18 kilometres (11 mi) to the SE, gets its public drinking water from the lake. The lake's water quality is excellent.

Kodaikanal Solar Observatory

The Kodaikanal Solar Observatory is a solar observatory owned and operated by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics. It is on the southern tip of the Palani Hills 4 kilometres (2 mi) from Kodaikanal.

Kodaikanal Lake

Kodaikanal (English: koDYEKAHnull) is a town and hill station in Dindigul district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. It is situated at an altitude of 2225 m in the Palani hills of the Western Ghats. Kodaikanal was established in 1845 to serve as a refuge from the high temperatures and tropical diseases during the summer in the plains. It is a popular tourist destination and is referred to as the "Princess of Hill stations" with much of the local economy is based on the hospitality industry serving tourism. As per the 2011 census, the city had a population of 36,501.

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