8 Interesting Facts About Kodaikanal!

1. Creator of the Kodai Lake

The very popular Kodai Lake of Kodaikanal is manmade and made by not an Indian but an Irish man. Sir Vere Henry Levinge was then at the post of the Collector of Madurai when he created the majestic Kodai Lake at his expense. This was out of his love for Kodaikanal.

2. Swimming and punting in the lake

The Kodai Lake definitely has an intriguing past. When it was not a sightseeing attraction, people used to swim and punt in the lake. If you are wondering what punts are then they happen to be flatboats. Punting referred to travelling in these boats. These activities are no longer allowed as they were not good from the safety point of view.

3. Boats brought from Tuticorin

The founder of The Kodai Lake loved boats and hence you will find that there are several boating pageants that take place in Kodaikanal. You will find it interesting that the very first boats that were used to in the lake were brought from Tuticorin.

4. Three streams make Kodai Lake

Not one but three water streams come together to make Kodai Lake. A bund has been made in order to control the waters of the streams.

5. Unique flower

Kurinji is the name of the flower that is one of a kind and can be found growing in The Kodai Lake. This one does not grow each year but in every twelve years. If you have the luck on your side then you might end up in Kodaikanal in the Kurinji year.

6. Lake depth

The depth of the Kodai Lake has depreciated with time. Initially, it was 11.5 meters and now it is only 9 meters deep. This change is a natural one.

7. Silver Cascade Waterfall

While you are in Kodaikanal, you need to do many things and one of them is visiting the mighty Silver Cascade Waterfall. This has been created by the excess water of the Kodai Lake and is a treat for the eyes. Definitely add this one to your bucket list.

8. The meaning behind the name

The name Kodaikanal has a meaning. The word means ‘the gift of the forest’ in the Tamil language. You also know Kodaikanal as ‘princess of the hill stations’.