Is the road to Kodaikanal safe?

The road is not dangerous. The drivers, especially government transport drivers are dangerous. Reasonable precautions, especially in blind curves and not racing in straights should see you safely in Kodai.

Is it safe to travel to Kodaikanal at night?

In terms of law & order it is very safe to drive at night to Kodaikanal. But since you will be driving on Ghat roads to reach Kodaikanal I would advice not to drive at night. The road you will be taking from plains to Kodaiknanl (Palani – Kodaikanal Road) is narrow and challenging to drive even in daytime.

How many hairpin bends Palani to Kodaikanal?

21 hairpin bends
If you are considering the Palani – Kodai road, there are 21 hairpin bends in that route.

In which Hill range is Kodaikanal situated?

upper palani hills
Kodaikanal is one of the very popular holiday destination hill resorts in South India. This hill station stands 7200 feet above sea level and situated in upper palani hills of the westernghats near Madurai in Tamil Nadu.

What should I pack for Kodaikanal?

Here are some packing tips and a list of must haves for your next vacation to the hills.

• ​1. Leather Jacket.
• ​2. Windcheaters.
• Sweaters/Pullovers. Sweaters/Pullovers are available in soft cashmere, cotton, linen or wool.
• ​4. Mufflers.
• ​5. Woollen socks.
• ​6. Leg warmers.
• Gloves.
• ​8.

What is hairpin bend on the road?

A hairpin turn (also hairpin bend or hairpin corner) is a bend in a road with a very acute inner angle, making it necessary for an oncoming vehicle to turn about 180° to continue on the road. It is named for its resemblance to a bent metal hairpin.

How many feet above sea level is Kodaikanal?

6,998′
Kodaikanal/Elevation
The town of Kodaikanal sits on a plateau above the southern escarpment of the upper Palani Hills at 2,133 metres (6,998 ft), between the Parappar and Gundar Valleys.