{"id":4400,"date":"2014-07-10T15:37:13","date_gmt":"2014-07-10T10:07:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/?p=4400"},"modified":"2021-06-17T14:24:32","modified_gmt":"2021-06-17T08:54:32","slug":"honeymoon-destination","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/honeymoon-destination.html","title":{"rendered":"Kodaikanal | The Honeymoon Destination of South India"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a class=\"highslide\" href=\"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Romantic-Getaway-in-Kodaikanal.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4401 size-full\" title=\"Romantic Getaway in Kodaikanal\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Romantic-Getaway-in-Kodaikanal.jpg\" alt=\"Kodaikanal Honeymoon Destination\" width=\"500\" height=\"323\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Romantic-Getaway-in-Kodaikanal.jpg 500w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Romantic-Getaway-in-Kodaikanal-300x193.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>India has an amazing line-up of honeymoon destinations. But if you\u2019re looking for a honeymoon in India that combines luxury with nature, Kodaikanal might be your getaway. Historically, it has been established as a safety getaway from the heat and illnesses of the plains.<\/p>\n<p>Kodaikanal is South India\u2019s leading honeymoon destination. There\u2019s a lot that the hill station offers &#8211; dense forests, amazing rock formation, and stunning waterfalls. The town of Kodaikanal is also a great experience where you can pick up everything from homemade chocolates, eucalyptus oil to exotic fruits and souvenirs. There are also embroidered goods, the local Kodai cheese, as well as a variety of Kashmiri handicrafts, including shawls, ceramics etc.<\/p>\n<p>Due to its subtropical climate, the best time to visit is between March and May (in the summer), November and January (in the winters) and June to September (in the Monsoons)<\/p>\n<p>As the region has seen many Christian influences, you might want to consider checking out the local churches. Many consider Kodaikanal as the \u2018princess of hill stations due to its great climate and greenery. For both amateur and experienced trekkers, there\u2019s a variety of routes, all filled with great vistas at every corner.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/honeymoon-destination.html\/#The_essential_Kodaikanal_checklist\" >The essential Kodaikanal checklist:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/honeymoon-destination.html\/#Kodai_Lake\" >Kodai Lake<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/honeymoon-destination.html\/#Bryant_and_Chettiar_Park\" >Bryant and Chettiar Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/honeymoon-destination.html\/#Cookers_Walk\" >Cookers Walk<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/honeymoon-destination.html\/#Rock_formations\" >Rock formations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/honeymoon-destination.html\/#Dolphin_Nose\" >Dolphin Nose<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/honeymoon-destination.html\/#Kodaikanal_Golf_Club\" >Kodaikanal Golf Club<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_essential_Kodaikanal_checklist\"><\/span><strong>The essential Kodaikanal checklist:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>On your checklist should be hotspots like the Silent Valley, the Pillar rocks, the Kodai Lake, the Green Valley View, the Bryant Park and the waterfalls of Bear Shola.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kodai_Lake\"><\/span><strong>Kodai Lake<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A 60 acre lake bordered by roads along the water body\u2019s banks. While it is artificial in origin, it is still quite amazing. You can go for boats rides, or attempt activities like horse-riding and cycling on the lake banks.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bryant_and_Chettiar_Park\"><\/span><strong>Bryant and Chettiar Park<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the most well-known parks of the region. While the Bryant Park is famous for its horticultural show (held in May) that sees enormous fruits, vegetables, and flowers, the Chettiar Park is the more serene hub of flora and natural beauty.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cookers_Walk\"><\/span><strong>Cookers Walk<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A walking pathway that waves around the mountain road, Cookers Walk offers you a great combination of both the plains and valleys of the region. The Cookers Walk path passes along other well-known Kodaikanal destinations like the Dolphin&#8217;s Noses, the Pambar River Valley, and the Periyakulam.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rock_formations\"><\/span><strong>Rock formations<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Three 400 feet high granite rocks that are located 8 km from Kodaikanal\u2019s lake tower. Known as a great picnic destination, people love to come here and explore the hidden hollow chasms of the rock formations. One such mysterious spot here is the \u2018Devils Kitchen\u2019, a small chamber between the granite stones.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dolphin_Nose\"><\/span><strong>Dolphin Nose<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A convenient 8km away from the town, the Dolphin Nose gives you great views of the terrain and the rolling hills. It is recommended for those looking to explore the forest and do trekking.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kodaikanal_Golf_Club\"><\/span><strong>Kodaikanal Golf Club<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Not many are aware of the Kodaikanal 18 hole, par 71 Golf Club. Interestingly, a lot of wildlife can be spotted on the golf course. This private membership club features facilities for recreation and entertainment, including rooms for card games, billiards, and a dining hall. Visitors can take temporary membership here.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>India has an amazing line-up of honeymoon destinations. But if you\u2019re looking for a honeymoon in India that combines luxury with nature, Kodaikanal might be your getaway. 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