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Thursday, September 19, 2013

KOTTARAKARA FRIENDS ASSOCIATION VISTED KODAIKANAL PILLAR ROCKS

KOTTARAKARA FRIENDS ASSOCIATION VISTED KODAIKANAL PILLAR ROCKS
Kottarakara Friends Association visted Kodaikanal -Pillar Rocks on 19th September, 2013. The team includes Prof. John Kurakar, President of the Kerala Kavya Kala Sahithy, Mr. Sarasan Kottarakara, Prof. Molly Kurakar, Mr. Monachan, Mr. M.R Rajan Malayilazhikom, Mr. Jacob, Mr. Rajan Mathew, Mr.Manu Kurakar, Mr. Roy and other fifty members.Kodaikanal is a beautiful hill station in south India. There are many places to see like Coakers Walk, Green Valley view, Pine Forest, Pillar Rock, Lake etc. It is situated at Dindigul district, Tamilnadu. Regular bus services available from Kodaikanal to Madurai, Palani, Trichy, Banglore, Coimbatore, Theni etc. From Kochi it is around 295km distance. Best season is April to June and September to October. There are many Hotels and Resorts available for staying but tariff may change according to season. The season time the room rent will be doubled as off season.
Three Boulders stand shoulder to shoulder vertically measuring to a height of about 122 meters (400 feet), providing a beautiful view. It is 8 Kms from the lake. It has a mini garden with lovely flowers. In the shadows of the pillars are shady woods that invite picnickers. The chamber between the two pillars is called Devil's kitchen.The Pillar rocks are three granite boulders which are seen standing vertically shoulder to shoulder and it is now a very famous tourist spot for many visitors. These rocks are measuring a height of about 400 feet from the ground and the chambers that are seen between the two pillars are known as Devil's Kitchen. The Pillar Rocks have gained popularity as the years have passed by and during the peak season there is a huge rush of visitors to this place. The shady woods that are in the vicinity of these huge boulders are a perfect spot to enjoy a picnic.

Prof. John Kurakar

























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