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Archives for November 2010

Trip to Kodaikanal: Chapter 11: Bryant Park: Part 3: Flowers: Alstroemeria, Salvia

November 29, 2010 by admin Leave a Comment

Flowers in the park: Flowers: Flower: Alstroemeria: Salvia: Flowers: [email_link]      [print_link] … [Read more...]

Trip to Kodaikanal: Chapter 11: Bryant Park: Part 2: Flowers: Verbena, Coreopsis, Antirrhinum

November 28, 2010 by admin Leave a Comment

Flowers: Flower: Flower: Flower: Verbena: Coreopsis: Antirrhinum: [email_link]      [print_link] … [Read more...]

Trip to Kodaikanal: Chapter 11: Bryant Park: Part 1: Mist Chamber and Rabbit Topiary

November 26, 2010 by admin Leave a Comment

Bryant Park is located just 500 meters from the bus stand. It is a 20.5 acres (8.3 ha) botanical garden. The park was planned and built in 1908 by a forest officer from Madurai, H.D.Bryant, and named after him. It has 325 species of trees, shrubs and cactuses. The park has many flowers and it looks great. Entry fee is Rs. 20 per head and camera fee is Rs. 30. Bryant … [Read more...]

Trip to Kodaikanal: Chapter 10: Devil’s Kitchen (Guna caves) and Golf course

November 25, 2010 by admin Leave a Comment

Devil's Kitchen (Guna caves) is a very dangerous deep hidden ravine that looks like small dark gutters but are actually a deep fall. It is called as Guna caves as a Tamil movie Guna was shot here. The deep narrow ravines of the caves are now closed to public due to the tragic deaths of twelve youths there. These dangerous caves are highly protected now, and tourists can see … [Read more...]

Trip to Kodaikanal: Chapter 9: Pine Forest and Pillar Rocks

November 24, 2010 by admin Leave a Comment

In 1906, with a view to growing valuable timber, Mr. Bryant started the Kodaikanal pine plantations in the south-west of Kodaikanal. It is a cine shooting place. Video of Pine Forest: Then, we went to see the Pillar rocks. Pillar Rocks are located at a distance of 8 km from the bus stand. Pillar Rocks is a set of three giant rock pillars which stand 122 meters … [Read more...]

Trip to Kodaikanal: Chapter 8: Green Valley View (Suicide Point)

November 23, 2010 by admin Leave a Comment

Earlier known as Suicide point, now this area is known as Green Valley View and it provides a picturesque and panoramic view of the plains, valleys, hills and the Vaigai dam. The deep, dense and dangerous valley below this point is more than 5000 feet drop and to get a good view from this point, it is better to visit the place after 10 am and before 3 pm, as early mornings and … [Read more...]

Trip to Kodaikanal: Chapter 7: Poombarai Village View

November 22, 2010 by admin Leave a Comment

Poombarai is a village located in the heart of the Palani hills, 18 kilometers from Kodaikanal. Poombarai is famous for its Poondu (garlic). Poombarai View point: From the hills we saw the beautiful Poombarai village: Video of Poombarai Village View: [email_link]      [print_link] … [Read more...]

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