The flora and fauna are lavishly found in this region. Shenbaganur Museum has an amazing orchid collection. The rarely found Kurinji flower is also found in plenty in Kodai. This flower which appears only once in twelve years was last seen in 1992. Bird watchers find an amazing variety hence Kody is the perfect place for them too.
People craving for an exotic holiday amidst nature's richness, find Kodaikanal perfect and idyllic.
The temperatures in summer range from a maximum of 20 C to a minimum of 11 C, and in winter from 17 C to 8 C. Annual rainfall in the region is around 165 cms. Kodaikanal is linked by road to all major towns. Buses starting from opposite Hotel Astoria run to Madurai, Tiruchirappalli and Kanyakumari as also to Coimbatore and Chennai. In fact the Nagercoil Kurla Express halts at Kody Road for about 2 minutes before going on to Dindigul. Shanmuga Vilas, Lodge Paradise, Hotel Jayraj, Jaya Lodge, Kodai Lodge and Sterling Guest House.