Hotel Mount View, kodaikanal

Rating : 3 Star

Address : Laws Ghat Road | Close to Zion School, Kodaikanal 624101, India

Rooms : 27 Rooms

About Hotel Mount View, Kodaikanal :

It is the choice of hundreds of tourists from across India and abroad. The only luxurious stay in Kodaikanal, which makes it the princess of hills. Kodai International has earned a reputation for its caring, timely and unobtrusive service. Excelling in the vital aspects like Hospitality, Orderliness, Efficient Maintenance and Luxury, Hotel Kodai International is sure to offer you a memorable stay.

The Hotel maintains a homey atmosphere with impeccable hospitality and flawless service equal to international standards of star quality and comfort having well-furnished rooms, family and honeymoon suites. Hotel Mount View can suit every taste with all its modern amenities and facilities.

Accessibility :

Hotel Mount View is located in the heart of the Kodaikanal City and is 1.5 KM away from the Kodai Lake, the major landmark within Kodaikanal.

Accommodation at Hotel Mount View, Kodaikanal :

Well furnished Deluxe Rooms & Suites with Kitchen with wooden flooring CCTV, Dressing Table Closet & Single Sofas, Ensuite Bath. Deluxe Rooms, In Room Dining, Laundry, Doctor on call, Satellite Channels, Room Telephone, Ample Car Parking.

Other Facilities at Hotel Mount View, Kodaikanal :

• Same day laundry service
• Baggage storage
• Room Service
• Ample Car parking
• Travel desk
• Doctor on Call
• Local Area Transportation
• Fax
• STD / ISD

Kodaikanal, Tamilnadu

General Information
Area : 21.45-sq-km.

Population : 2,7461 (1991 Census)

Temperature : Summer : Max 19.8ºC, Min 11.3 ºC, Winter- Max17.3ºC, Min8.3ºC

Altitude : 2,133 metres

Clothing : Light woollen in the evening during summer and heavy woollen during winter.

Rainfall : 165 cms (average). Heavy rains occur during October-December.

Languages Spoken : Tamil and English

Kodaikanal - Introduction
Kodaikanal, also known as Kodai, is a quiet hill resort in Tamil Nadu. Nestled at an altitude of 2133m on the Palani Hills of the Western Ghats, it is 120km away from Madurai. There were no wars or battles fought for or in this area, thus Kodaikanal's history is fairly uneventful. But, it has the distinction of being the only hill station in India to be set up during the British Raj by Americans. The British moved here in 1845, and were joined later by American missionaries. The missionaries later established a school for European children here; the Kodaikonal International School is still one of the most prestigious private schools in the country. Kodai or Kodi is a favourite with holidayers and honeymooners and offers some breathtakingly beautiful trekking routes.

Accessibility

By Air : The Airport to Madurai is 135 kms, Coimbatore 170Kms and Trichy 195 Kms.

By Train : Many Passenger trains pass through Kodaikanal road. Kodairoad Station is nearly 80 kms.

By Bus : Kodaikanal is connected by Road with all important towns. Regular bus services are available from Kodaikanal to Madurai, Palani, Kodai Road, Theni, Dindigul, Thiruchirappalli, Kumuli, Bangalore and Coimbatore.

Places to Visit

The Lake
This 24-hectare lake skirted by a 5 km long road is a focal point of Kodai. It was created in 1863 by Sir Vere Hentry Levinge (1819-1885), the collector of Madurai who retired and settled in Kodai. T.T.D.C. boats, Boat Club boats and Carlton boats are available for hire on an hourly basis. The annual boat pageant is held in May every year as a part of the Summer Festival celebrations. Prior permission has to be taken from the Inspector of Fisheries for angling. Pony rides for quarter, half and full round of the lake are available. The ponies can also be hired on an hourly basis. Cycle rides for children are also available

Dolphin's Nose
This is a flat projecting rock from where one can have a look at the breath-taking view of the Yawning Chasm below. It is about 8 km from the lake.

The Perumal Peak
This 2,440 m high peak is about 11.3 km from Kodaikanal and offers an excellent opportunity for trekking. The climb begins from a point known as Neutral Saddle (Perumal Mallai Village).

Green Valley View
It is about 5.5 km from the lake and very near to Golf club. It commands a beautiful view of the entire Vaigai Dam. As the valley is very deep and dangerous, this place was once called "Suicide Point".