Kodaikanal, 'Switzerland of the East', Western Ghats, Tamil Nadu

The beautiful and well maintained park lies towards the north eastern side of the town, on the way to Kurinji Andavar temple. The amazing purple bloom of the Kurinji Flowers can be seen here once in every twelve years. It last bloomed in 2006.

Chettiar park is managed by the township, and is 3.2 kms from the Bus Stand. Unlike other areas this park offers a quiet, pleasing ambience except for a stray bus of tourists that stop by. Those who love timepassing can prefer this park to unwind in a world of calm. It has decked floors for flowering plants, and lots of lush green lawns.

Some of the famous movies in Tamil and Telugu have been shot here, notable among them are "Darling Darling Darling" by the off-screen couple Bhagyaraj & Poornima.

Upper Lake View

Upper Lake View is 3.2 kilometres from Coaker's Walk on the way to Green Valley View and provides a magnificent view of the Kodaikanal Lake and is worth a couple of snaps. The Star shaped lake with the surrounding hills can be almost fully seen from here. This place has no facilities or amenities, but is worthwhile for a quick stop, few snaps and go on the way to other places.