One of the best things to do, when the mind is busy with work or tension of some other sorts, is to just take a break and just chill out. The best way to do that is not by sitting at home, on your couch and doing nothing. Satisfying as that maybe, all that does is make you a couch potato and nothing else. The best way to take a break from the monotonous routine of your everyday work is to go out and literally, just take a break. For those of us in Chennai, the added advantage also is in the fact that, we also get to beat the heat. When this is the case, the best place to go to, would be a hill station. When that is the case, then, what better place than kodaikanal, the princess of hill stations, to do just that.
Kodaikanal is generally one of the first places on everyones lips, when the word hill station is mentioned. It is a picturesque place, that is the perfect get away, be it for a weekend or for a summer stay. One of the best things about the place is the fact that, from the moment you get there, it soothes your mind. It is probably one of the, if not the best place to relax yourself and take a break from all the hustle of your everyday life. Kodaikanal is a place that delights and appeals to each and every traveler. Irrespective of whether you are going there on your honeymoon or to take a break from your office or to just escape from the heat while spending some quality time with your family, it is fun for everyone concerned and that is the beauty of kodaikanal.
Kodaikanal is able to cater to the needs of all its travelers, thanks in large part to its rich flora and fauna. Kodaikanal is especially known for its rich flora. Meadows and grasslands cover the hillsides. And then, there are a lot of different varieties of trees that make for compelling viewing. Huge Eucalyptus trees and shola forests flourish in the valleys. Large dahlias of different hues are one of the main attractions of Bryant Park, which is situated close to the Kodaikanal Lake. Water lilies in the park's pond are an added bonus.
Huge rocks and cascading streams rise up from the valleys, forming some of the most eye catching scenes, you could ever imagine. There are so many waterfalls and ubiquitous gardens, which act as a stimulus in the quest for soothing our minds. Apart from the stunning scenery on show at kodaikanal, there are also a lot of other things that one could do, to stay entertained, like shopping, for example. For those who love their shopping, there certainly are lots of places in kodaikanal to do just that.
More than any activity, even just a stay in the hotel is immensely pleasurable and that by itself is enough to calm you down, thanks to its unique scenery. There are lots of stunning hotels in kodaikanal, with a view to die for and most of them dont hit you too hard on your pockets too, which is an added bonus. All of this implies only one thing. When it comes to taking time of your work, to relax yourself, then, there is no place better than kodaikanal, which has a vibrant mix of the old and the new.