8 Fascinating Facts About Kodaikanal That Will Make You Want To Visit It

1. Nickname

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2. Artificial lake

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3. Unique flora

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4. Observatory

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5. Suicide point

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6. Chocolate production

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7. Film history

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8. Education hub

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