Continuing on with our drive we proceeded with the descent of the Bodi Hills, facing several hairpin bends. This was followed by wide and straight roads crossing Theni, amongst several coconut plantations.
We used the Batlagundu approach to access the Kodaikanal Ghat Road. The other approach road from Palani is not a suitable option for travelers driving from Munnar. As we went up through the hills the temperature became cooler and the forests even denser.
Driving through the winding roads we saw the mirror-like shining surface of the Manjalar Dam, built across the Manjalar River. A few kilometers ahead was the Thalaiyar Waterfalls, also known as the Rat Tail Falls, with a thick stream of water falling down the Manjalar River. This 975 feet high waterfall is the sixth highest in India.
As we were about to reach Kodaikanal we went through the Laws Ghat Road. One can see the beautiful Silver Cascade Waterfalls on the downstream waters of the Kodaikanal Lake.
While we were in Kodaikanal we stayed at The Carnival. The rooms are pleasantly large and well-appointed. The balconies also open onto the Shola Forests, bringing us closer to nature.
Stay tuned to explore the sites around Kodaikanal, which we cover in our next video.
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Dated: 18 December 2021
7 июл 2022
