Kodaikanal Solar Observatory

#780 among destinations in India

Observatories and planetariums

Gallery (3)

Map

Gallery

Facts and practical information

The Kodaikanal Solar Observatory is a solar observatory owned and operated by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics. It is on the southern tip of the Palani Hills 4 km from Kodaikanal town, Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu state, South India. ()

Coordinates: 10°13'56"N, 77°27'53"E

Location

Tamil NaduIndia

Contact

Website

Social media

Add

Day trips

Kodaikanal Solar Observatory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kodaikanal Golf Club, Kodaikanal Lake, Kuzhanthai Velappar Temple, Kumbakkarai Falls.

1.3 miS
Golf
Kodaikanal Golf Club
33 min walk • Nestled amidst the verdant hills of the Palani Range in Tamil Nadu, India, the Kodaikanal Golf Club offers an unparalleled golfing experience. Established in 1895, this prestigious golf course is a testament to the rich sporting heritage of the region.
1.5 miE
Natural attraction, Body of water, Park
Kodaikanal Lake, Kodaikanal
39 min walk • Kodaikanal Lake, also known as Kodai Lake is a manmade lake located in the Kodaikanal city in Dindigul district in Tamil Nadu, India.
4.2 miNW
Temple
Kuzhanthai Velappar Temple, Kodaikanal
109 min walk • Kuzhanthai Velappar Temple is a Hindu temple in the Village of Poombarai near Kodaikanal in Dindigul. 10/12 centuries when Bogar returned from China, he built one more Dhasa Bhashanam Statue at mid of Palani and Poombarai, the place is called as Yanai Gejam.
5.7 miSE
Natural attraction, Park, Waterfall
Kumbakkarai Falls, Theni
147 min walk • Kumbakkarai Falls are lesser known falls in the foothills of the Kodaikanal Hills. They are located at 10°10′48″N 77°31′50″E in Theni district, 9 kilometers from Periyakulam. Kumbakkarai Falls are located along the Kodai-Vellagavi-Periyakulam footpath. These falls have two stages.
5.7 miSW
Natural attraction, Nature, Lake
Berijam Lake
144 min walk • Berijam Lake is a reservoir near Kodaikanal town in Dindigul district of Tamil Nadu, South India. It is at the old site of "Fort Hamilton", in the upper Palani hills.
4.2 miNW
Temple
Kuzhanthai Velappar temple, Palani Hills Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park
109 min walk • Kuzhanthai Velappar Temple is a Hindu temple in the village of Poombarai near Kodaikanal in Dindigul. 10/12 centuries When Bogar returned from China after completed Palani andavar statue he built one more Navabasanam Statue at mid of Palani and PoombariWestern gates nowadays the place is called as Yanai Gejam.
3.2 miE
10°14'31"N • 77°30'37"E
Silver Cascade, Kodaikanal
81 min walk • Natural attraction, View point, Waterfall
2.7 miNE
10°15'3"N • 77°29'56"E
Chettiar Park, Kodaikanal
68 min walk • Park
1.5 miE
Universities and schools
Kodaikanal Christian College, Kodaikanal
38 min walk • Kodaikanal Christian College is a private, self-financing, autonomous college in Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu, India. Founded on 12 October 1994, KCC is the first arts and science college to be established at Kodaikanal by the House of Abrahams Charitable Trust under the leadership of Dr.