Kodaikanal through my eyes

nickatnite · 3rd May 2009, 10:21

We had the most enjoyable experience in Kodai last week and i want to share these images with you all. Sorry ,'ajmat'!!. I'm sure the two threads can showcase Kodai in more detail.

Starting off with images of Kodai lake. I was really surprised to know that it is an entirely man made creation, a fact that i must have missed when i last visited many decades ago.A great job,i must say.

nickatnite · 3rd May 2009, 10:33

Apart from the lake, what fascinated me more were some of the most enchanting bungalows located lakeside. If this is heaven, then i did see it in the flesh and the gardens in these bungalows are in themselves a real treat for the eyes!. I took a few pics to give you an idea.

More images from my Kodai trip to follow.

ASHISHPALLOD · 3rd May 2009, 10:34

hey nick,
you had posted directly the pic of lake.
say something about car, from where, when, which road, with whom, why, how, hotel, etc.

lohithrao · 3rd May 2009, 10:37

wow love the last house

waiting for more

nickatnite · 3rd May 2009, 11:14

This wasn't a roadtrip, just a plain old vacation with overnight travel by train and taxicab from Madurai. The drive was uneventful and i will post some pics of my impressions later. Now, Bryant Park. I must commend the TN Govt. for the excellent maintenance of public parks throughout the state. Ooty's botannical garden is a masterpiece. Bryant Park is a smaller version, but nonetheless , quite enchanting, especially with the mist rolling in.

nickatnite · 3rd May 2009, 11:43

Kodai-Silent Valley view. Except for the fine layer of mist , this would have made for a great set of photos. The view is breathtaking.

More pics from this trip later.

gadadhar · 4th May 2009, 12:02

Wonderful snaps, should call it a photologue. Is the Silent Valley view from Pillar rock/Berigam side? Banglow snaps are awesome. Where did you manage to stay and how was it?

nickatnite · 4th May 2009, 12:30

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Originally Posted by gadadhar

Wonderful snaps, should call it a photologue. Is the Silent Valley view from Pillar rock/Berigam side? Banglow snaps are awesome. Where did you manage to stay and how was it?

Thanks!. The Silent Valley view is not from Berjijam lake side. Unfortunately, we didn't have time to get the permission to go there. I loved the bungalows and felt like buying one and settling there. I'll post hotel info later, since i'm a bit busy now but here's a couple of pics one of the Kodai Golf Club course and the other of the local scenery.

Surprise · 4th May 2009, 15:46

Actually there is nothing great at Berijam lake and the way they take you through is AWESOME & I make it a point to visit these places during off season (Dec-Jan). Its long time since I visit Kodai and have to during the next off season.

More photographs and include road (photos) too

mobike008 · 4th May 2009, 17:33

Awesome pictures and looks like the right season you went to this place. I especially loved the beautiful looking gated houses. Each one is equally lovely

esteem_lover · 4th May 2009, 17:43

Great pics as usual nick. I am sure there are going to be many more BHPians visiting Kodai after these 2 side by side travelogues.

anekho · 4th May 2009, 20:05

great pics nick! I am in love with those villas - imagine owning one....
I think a kodaikanal trip is long due for me.

cheers

shajufx · 4th May 2009, 20:42

I visited this place back in 1991, yes 18 years back !! Hard to find any changes to the roads, fog, gardens, houses etc. Its nature and climate at its best !

nickatnite · 5th May 2009, 01:10

@All

Thanks for your comments.

Continuing with pics of a pine forest, one of many in the area, kodai woodlands and Green Valley, through the mist, ofcourse. It was all pervasive , when we were there.

arindamray · 5th May 2009, 11:44

5th picture on the previous post - Is it entrance to Guna caves?

The last picture, Mist in the pine forest is surreal.

3rd May 2009, 10:21	#1
nickatnite Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NYC/MAA Posts: 1,430 Thanked: 603 Times	Kodaikanal through my eyes We had the most enjoyable experience in Kodai last week and i want to share these images with you all. Sorry ,'ajmat'!!. I'm sure the two threads can showcase Kodai in more detail. Starting off with images of Kodai lake. I was really surprised to know that it is an entirely man made creation, a fact that i must have missed when i last visited many decades ago.A great job,i must say. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by nickatnite : 3rd May 2009 at 10:23.
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nickatnite Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NYC/MAA Posts: 1,430 Thanked: 603 Times	Apart from the lake, what fascinated me more were some of the most enchanting bungalows located lakeside. If this is heaven, then i did see it in the flesh and the gardens in these bungalows are in themselves a real treat for the eyes!. I took a few pics to give you an idea. More images from my Kodai trip to follow. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by nickatnite : 3rd May 2009 at 10:35.
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ASHISHPALLOD Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: MH42 Posts: 2,006 Thanked: 334 Times	hey nick, you had posted directly the pic of lake. say something about car, from where, when, which road, with whom, why, how, hotel, etc.
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lohithrao Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kudla/Mangaluru Posts: 3,204 Thanked: 225 Times View My Garage	wow love the last house waiting for more
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3rd May 2009, 11:14	#5
nickatnite Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NYC/MAA Posts: 1,430 Thanked: 603 Times	This wasn't a roadtrip, just a plain old vacation with overnight travel by train and taxicab from Madurai. The drive was uneventful and i will post some pics of my impressions later. Now, Bryant Park. I must commend the TN Govt. for the excellent maintenance of public parks throughout the state. Ooty's botannical garden is a masterpiece. Bryant Park is a smaller version, but nonetheless , quite enchanting, especially with the mist rolling in. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by nickatnite : 3rd May 2009 at 11:17.
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3rd May 2009, 11:43	#6
nickatnite Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NYC/MAA Posts: 1,430 Thanked: 603 Times	Kodai-Silent Valley view. Except for the fine layer of mist , this would have made for a great set of photos. The view is breathtaking. More pics from this trip later. Attached Thumbnails
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4th May 2009, 12:02	#7
gadadhar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,342 Thanked: 1,116 Times View My Garage	Wonderful snaps, should call it a photologue. Is the Silent Valley view from Pillar rock/Berigam side? Banglow snaps are awesome. Where did you manage to stay and how was it?
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4th May 2009, 15:46	#9
Surprise Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 2,523 Thanked: 454 Times	Actually there is nothing great at Berijam lake and the way they take you through is AWESOME & I make it a point to visit these places during off season (Dec-Jan). Its long time since I visit Kodai and have to during the next off season. More photographs and include road (photos) too Last edited by Surprise : 4th May 2009 at 15:47.
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mobike008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 11,703 Thanked: 14,829 Times View My Garage	Awesome pictures and looks like the right season you went to this place. I especially loved the beautiful looking gated houses. Each one is equally lovely
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esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras/Py Posts: 7,556 Thanked: 502 Times View My Garage	Great pics as usual nick. I am sure there are going to be many more BHPians visiting Kodai after these 2 side by side travelogues.
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anekho Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: . Posts: 1,995 Thanked: 684 Times	great pics nick! I am in love with those villas - imagine owning one.... I think a kodaikanal trip is long due for me. cheers
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shajufx Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: BLR & Singapore Posts: 1,806 Thanked: 831 Times View My Garage	I visited this place back in 1991, yes 18 years back !! Hard to find any changes to the roads, fog, gardens, houses etc. Its nature and climate at its best !
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5th May 2009, 01:10	#14
nickatnite Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NYC/MAA Posts: 1,430 Thanked: 603 Times	@All Thanks for your comments. Continuing with pics of a pine forest, one of many in the area, kodai woodlands and Green Valley, through the mist, ofcourse. It was all pervasive , when we were there. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by nickatnite : 5th May 2009 at 01:13.
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5th May 2009, 11:44	#15
arindamray BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 750 Thanked: 91 Times	5th picture on the previous post - Is it entrance to Guna caves? The last picture, Mist in the pine forest is surreal.
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