Kodaikanal - Call of the Bison

Tranquil green landscapes, the magnificent sites and unlimited adventure, picturesque and charming views – that’s what Kodaikanal offers. A perfect weekend get-away, Kodai is the ideal choice for a quick, low budget travel destination.

Kodai is one of the most popular hill stations in India because of the splendid and gigantic forests, massive rocks, lonely lakes, bracing air and waterfalls that define the calmness of the place. Kodai is situated at an altitude of about 2000 meters and its known for its hill plantation fruits and plums.

Well, Sooraj and myself boarded the bus on Friday evening to Kodai. It was a 470km long journey from Bangalore. On Saturday, the early morning mist welcomed us to Kodai asking us to taste hot coffee and then the taxi drove us with a bumpy ride to Vettakanal where we rented the house for a nominal amount standing amidst sylvan beauty on the southern crest 8 km away from Kodai in Tamilnadu. We happened to meet a couple of people from Egypt, France and India who were our neighbours staying in the misty woods for weeks together producing music. It was in the evening after the call of Bison and preserving its spirit, everyone planned to meet and set campfire at 9pm after the dinner at Altaf an Israeli restaurant. Exchange of knowledge, culture, information, lots of fun and not to forget to mention the role of Brandy, which kept us warm and light throughout the night.

Of all attractions and experiences in Kodai, the one that stands out and cannot afford to be missed is the Cockers Walk, which offers a majestic view of the valley. Tourists can go for trekking in the wild and with luck, can catch an eyeful of wildlife. It is an ideal hill resort for tourists.

Photo Credits - Devaiah

Devaiah

12COM6507