Kodaikanal · Sightseeing
Kodaikanal Solar Observatory is a visitor attraction in Kodaikanal. It is open Museum open limited hours; typically afternoons on selected days. Entry costs Rs.50/- for Indian nationals. Most visitors need about 1 to 2 hours. The best time to visit is April – June and September – October.
Established in 1899 and still operating, this is one of the oldest solar observatories in the world, sitting at 2,343 metres on the highest point in the area. Its small museum explains more than a century of continuous solar records.
Tip: Public access is restricted to specific hours — confirm the timings before you go.
| Timings | Museum open limited hours; typically afternoons on selected days |
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| Time required | 1 to 2 hours |
| Best time to visit | April – June and September – October |
| Location | Observatory Road, Near Government Rose Garden, Kodaikanal, Dindigul District, Tamil Nadu, Pin Code: 624103. |
| How to reach | ~4 km from Kodaikanal town, at the highest point |
| Contact number | 04542-240245 / 04542-240588 |
| Indian Nationals | ₹50 |
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Timings and ticket prices can change — please confirm before your visit.
Kodaikanal Solar Observatory is generally open Museum open limited hours; typically afternoons on selected days. Timings can change on public holidays, so please reconfirm before your visit.
The entry fee for Kodaikanal Solar Observatory is around ₹50 for Indian nationals. Camera and other charges may apply separately.
The best time to visit Kodaikanal Solar Observatory is April – June and September – October.
You would typically need about 1 to 2 hours to explore Kodaikanal Solar Observatory comfortably.
~4 km from Kodaikanal town, at the highest point. It is one of the most-visited places in Kodaikanal.
Yes. Kodaikanal Solar Observatory 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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