SSC MTS EXAM

Detailed explanation-1: -Kodaikanal is one of the very popular holiday destination hill resorts in South India. This hill station stands 7200 feet above sea level and situated in upper palani hills of the westernghats near Madurai in Tamil Nadu. Kodaikanal is also popularly known as the princes of Hill Stations.

Detailed explanation-2: -Palni Hills, range of hills, an eastward extension of the Western Ghats, in southwestern Tamil Nadu state, southern India.

Detailed explanation-3: -Kodaikanal is known for its rich flora. Of the big trees, cypress, eucalyptus and acacia are the dominant varieties. Pear trees are numerous and the fruits are of high quality. Competing with the fruit trees are the flowering ones, mainly rhododendron and magnolia.

Detailed explanation-4: -Vandaravu is the highest peak in the Palani hills in Tamil Nadu, India. It shares border between Devikulam taluk in Idukki district and Kodaikanal taluk in Dindigul district. It is situated on the western edge of upper Palani hills bordering Pambadum Shola National Park in Kerala.