In 1875, Indian Railway extended its line from Madras to be Tirunelveli and a station was created at Ammainayakkanur (Kodai Road later) which facilitated the tourist to visit Kodaikanal. As a first phase of travel, tourist started from Ammainayakkanur Railway Station of Krishnamma Nayak Thope, a trek journey started to Kodaikanal (18 kms.distance only) with conveyances of horses, and Palanquins with sufficient coolies on hire. In 1854, a bridle path was formed from Krishnamma Nayak Thope for 10 miles at a cost of Rs.4500/-. In 1878, Rs.43000 was spent to extend the hill path, for ten more miles. Rs.3,20,000 was then spent to complete the path upto Kodaikanal.)