About Green Valley View
Green Valley View is a popular viewpoint located about 5.5 km from Kodaikanal town in Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu. Situated at an elevation overlooking the plains and Vaigai Dam, it offers expansive views of dense forests and the valley below. Formerly known as Suicide Point, the fenced viewpoint is known for its steep drop of over 5,000 feet and is a key stop on Kodaikanal sightseeing circuits for photography and nature viewing.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a fenced cliff-top viewpoint overlooking a deep valley, dense forests and distant plains including Vaigai Dam on clear days. The area has a paved approach, safety railings and barricades, small souvenir and snack stalls, and designated photo spots. Views are best in clear weather; mist and clouds can obscure the valley. The site is typically visited as a short stop on local sightseeing tours.
Key highlights
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Panoramic view of Vaigai Dam and plains from a cliff over 5,000 feet deep
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Dense forest and valley landscape visible on clear days
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Fenced viewpoint with safety barriers for viewing and photography
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Located close to Pillar Rocks and Golf Course on Kodaikanal sightseeing route
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Local shops selling homemade chocolates, handicrafts and snacks near the entrance
History of Green Valley View
The viewpoint was formerly known as Suicide Point due to its steep and deep valley drop, later developed and fenced as a managed tourist viewpoint called Green Valley View.
Route
| By air | Nearest airport is Madurai Airport, about 120 km away; onward journey by road to Kodaikanal. |
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| By train | Nearest major railhead is Kodai Road Railway Station, about 80 km away; from there take road transport to Kodaikanal. |