Early morning view of Palani Temple.

 Palani and Kodaikanal are the two very common and thrilling places you plan to visit, during every summer season, especially from South India.Spiritually entertaining Palani and visually enthralling kodaikanal; each will cleanse and refresh your mind from all kinds of stress, providing eternal happiness.For that, you have to enjoy every moment of this journey and capture some unique shots of life.In this post, i will show you some fascinating pics from our (me and my friend Atul) Palani – Kodaikanal Trip.There is no need for an explanation about these two destinations as i think, because they are pretty common places for us, south indians.

So, let’s check out some of my shots and the stories behind them…

Our Partners!!!…resting near Palani Hills.

Welcome Mandapa of Palani Temple.

There are about 693 steps to reach the top of Palani Temple.

Lord Murugan’s Vahana – A Peacock Statue on the base of Palani Temple.

Can see a lot of Monkeys while ascending the steps of Palani Temple.

View of Vaiyapuri tank/lake and Palani town.

Vaiyapuri Lake/tank in Palani town.

Long view of Palani town.

Sakthigiri hill situated near Sivagiri/Palani hill in which the temples of Sukumaran and Bhadrasenan , dwarapalakas of Lord Murugan, are placed.

Palani Temple complex…At the top of Palani Hill.

Main Gopura of Palani Temple facing west.

View of Sivagiri and Sakthigiri hills from the fields of Palani town.

An awesome shot of my friend (Athul) and our partners from the fields of Palani.

Passing these fields and entering into the ghat roads of Kodaikanal forest range, our journey towards the Kodai hills began….

Scenes from Palar dam view point at the beginning of Kodaikanal ghat road….

View of Entire Palar Dam.

Palar Dam – A major source of water for Palani town.

Mesmerizing Palar Dam!!!

Long view of the farm fields, two Palani hills and the surrounding town.

Some exciting views of Kodaikanal forest range…

Silver Cascade Falls, Kodaikanal.

let’s have some Hot Pakkodaaas…!!!

Happy Blossoms…

Kodaikanal Town…Fabulous!!!

Fascinating views from Kodai lake…

kodaikanal lake and the Famous boat house…

Bullet resting under the shades of Nature…

Scenes of Green Valley/ Suicide point…

”The entry”

“Shaking hands”

“Introducing the Family”

‘Kodaikanal Chocolate factory’

Next Spot – “Moir point”…

Next spot – “Pine forest, Kodaikanal”…

‘Little Monkey Thief’ – trying to snatch our chocolate packs.

Now, going to see the famous “Guna Caves”…

‘Grilled Guna Caves’

View of the Valley from Guna caves.

View of the Valley from Guna caves.

Next spot – Amazing “Pillar Rocks” view point…

Awesome Upper lake view point – ‘Kodaikanal lake’…

Misty evening view from Coaker’s Walk, Kodaikanal.

“Violet Blossoms”

Misty morning views of Kodaikanal…

And some spectacular landscapes seen on our return journey from Kodaikanal through the ghat roads…

Manjalar Dam view…

The Conclusion…

Its lunching time!!!

One of the Trustful Companions…

And finally, The Kodaikanal Map…