Kodaikanal · Sightseeing
Kurinji Andavar Temple, Kodaikanal is a visitor attraction in Kodaikanal. It is open 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Entry costs Free for Indian nationals. Most visitors need about 30 mins to 1 hour. The best time to visit is April – June and September – October.
A hilltop temple dedicated to Lord Murugan, named for the kurinji flower sacred to the local hill communities. Beyond the shrine itself, the draw is the sweeping view over the Palani hills and, on clear days, the plains beyond.
Tip: Come for the viewpoint behind the temple, which most visitors miss.
| Timings | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
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| Time required | 30 mins to 1 hour |
| Best time to visit | April – June and September – October |
| Location | Kurinji Andavar Temple Rd, Naidupuram |
| How to reach | ~4 km from Kodaikanal town |
| Contact number | 04542-242236 |
| Entry fee | Free |
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Timings and ticket prices can change — please confirm before your visit.
Kurinji Andavar Temple is generally open 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Timings can change on public holidays, so please reconfirm before your visit.
The entry fee for Kurinji Andavar Temple is around Free for Indian nationals. Camera and other charges may apply separately.
The best time to visit Kurinji Andavar Temple is April – June and September – October.
You would typically need about 30 mins to 1 hour to explore Kurinji Andavar Temple comfortably.
~4 km from Kodaikanal town. It is one of the most-visited places in Kodaikanal.
Yes. Kurinji Andavar Temple is a popular stop on our Kodaikanal tour packages — we can add it to a custom itinerary with hotel, cab and sightseeing all arranged for your dates and budget.
Do it as a guided tour — hotels, cabs and sightseeing all sorted, customised to your dates.
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