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Introduction
This is the village of Vattakanal, and it’s quite the charming little hill station in the Western Ghats. At a height of about 2011 m and towards the western edge of Tamil Nadu, Vattakanal is a small hamlet at a distance of about 7-8 km from Kodaikanal. In Tamil, ‘vatta’ suggests circle whereas ‘kanal’ translates to the forest. Vattakanal is popular
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Carry water, sunscreen, and wear comfortable trekking shoes
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Distance
3 km from city center
Visit Duration
2-3 hours
Best Time
October - March
Entry Fee
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Type
Market / Shopping