Polur, often regarded as the Gateway of Eastern Ghats remains one of the little-known beauties of Kodaikanal. 42 km from Kodaikanal, one of the main attractions include a large mountain temple located to Lord Narasimha.
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Polur was first inhabited by tribals and is famous for its Jain caves, with one of them having a 16-meter-long statue of Nimanatha. Renderipattu Digambar Jain Temple is also awfully close to this cave. From there you can take a bike ride to Jawadhu Hills, which is famous for its sandalwood trees.
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Other attractions include Kavalur Observatory and Beeman Falls, along with a fascinating hill called Parvatha to trek. Somewhere in Kuruvimalai, a 50 ft Vishnu statue is also being made.
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It is equally difficult to miss the rich vegetable gardens with an abundance of beetroots, carrots, potatoes, garlic, and butter beans. You can stay at Blue Moon Hut Homestays (owned by a Malayalee), nestled in the middle of mist and greenery, with windows made of straw bags, room with double beds, take bath in scented natural oils and breakfast outdoors.
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