Kodaikanal Pine Forest

Kodaikanal Pine Forest is a man-made plantation located about 8 km southwest of Kodaikanal town in Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu, along the road to Berijam Lake. Established in 1906 with introduced pine species, the forest features tall, uniformly planted pine trees forming a dense canopy. It is notable as a scenic photography spot and popular film shooting location, situated near Guna Caves and Pillar Rocks within the Palani Hills of the Western Ghats.

Visitors can expect a dense plantation of tall, straight pine trees with a carpet of dry pine needles and cones on the forest floor. The area is open for walking among the trees, photography, and sightseeing in a cool, shaded environment. Small clearings are used for horse riding offered by local operators. The forest is located on the Berijam Lake Road near Guna Caves and Pillar Rocks, with roadside parking and small food stalls outside the entry.

Planted in 1906 by British forest officer H.D. Bryant who introduced pine species to Kodaikanal for timber cultivation; later managed by the Tamil Nadu Forest Department as a reserved plantation forest

Well-known recreational picnic spot and widely used as a shooting location for Tamil and other South Indian films, contributing to its popularity among tourists