Tag: Kodaikanal

With the easing of lockdown restrictions, the flow of tourists to Kodaikanal, a major tourist destination in Tamil Nadu​. Meanwhile, authorities re-imposed restrictions due to congestion. Permission to visit here was granted since Monday. The government had given permission to tourists to visit Bryant Park, Chettiar Park, and Rose Park under the Department of Horticulture. But the authorities decided to close these centers temporarily until further orders. Tourists are not allowed to enter other hill stations in the state such as Ooty and Yercaud. With this, tourists flocked to Kodaikanal. Many of them were also accused of not following the ... Read more

One of the most sought-after tourist destinations in India, Ooty in Tamil Nadu is going to be plastic-free from August 2019 onwards. The Nilgiri District Administration, is in charge of Ooty, has passed a rule to ban the sale of single-use plastics that include water bottles, food items packed in plastic, and soft drinks in the town and the highways leading to the district’s major towns. The ban has been announced following an order by Madras High Court prohibiting the entry of any kind of plastic packages into the district. The court has banned the entry of single-use plastics in ... Read more

Leisure Experiences has announced the launch of their new luxury property in Kodaikanal. The inauguration was held in Chennai with members of Tamara Lesiure Experiences in attendance. Nestled in the hills, Tamara Kodai provides world-class accommodation within a colonial building, La Providence, which is considered to be the first one in Kodaikanal. The property features 53 suites which boasts French provincial design. “It is our great privilege to be here today. It is really an honour to be in Chennai, and one of our greatest privileges as an organisation as we get to join hands with Tamil Nadu. Our main ... Read more

Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation (TTDC) is planning to add 120 new boats, including kayaks, pedal boats, motorboats, outboard boats and water scooters. Tenders have already been floated to acquire kayaks, pedal boats and water scooters. TTDC has floated tenders for acquiring 120 boats, including five single-seater kayaks, five double-seater kayaks, 27 two-seater pedal boats, 35 four-seater pedal boats, six four-seater row boats, six eight-seater motor boats, two 15-seater motor boats, eight 15 HP outboard motorboats, four high-speed water scooters and two four-seater speed boats. The new boats would either be added to the fleet or would replace the existing boats being ... Read more