Tamil Nadu • 2 monuments
Lt. Coaker designed the map of Kodaikanal and included an exciting walkway along Mount Nebo in the year 1872. Over all these years, this paved walkway called Coaker’s Walk has become a must-visit attraction of this beautiful hill station. About 1 km. in length, the walkway is simply admirable for offering splendid views of the plains below. If you are lucky enough to visit the place on a clear day, you can relish the remarkable views of attractions like Dolphin’s Nose, Pambar River Valley and the holy city of Madurai. Broken Spectre is one stirring phenomenon, by which one can see his or her shadow on the clouds or mist, can also be experienced here. A telescope has been installed at an observatory room (entry fee INR 3 per head) that allows close views of outstanding natural settings. Beautiful trees and flowers beds laid along the path add to the charming beauty and relaxing environment of the place.
That beauty may be lethal is best proved by what is called the Devil’s Kitchen, about 8 km. from the hill resort of Kodaikanal. Known by many names like Guna Caves (after a Tamil movie Guna shot here), Pillar Rocks and Green Valley View, the place is only for the daredevils. Nature lovers can relish the beauty of this place, but they need to be extremely careful. Devil’s Kitchen resides as chambers between the 3 gigantic boulders that form Pillar Rocks. The dangerously deep ravine is infested with bats and offer spectacular views of Mother Nature. However, what appear as small gutters may prove to be death traps. Photography is one great activity that will let you capture some remarkable shots of the unbound splendour. Be sure to have footwear with excellent grip while climbing to reach the spot. Begin early and leave before evening as it becomes difficult to locate routes in the dark. It is better to hire a guide for this thrilling expedition.
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