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La Salette Church, Kodaikanal
One of the oldest Catholic churches in Kodaikanal, built in a distinctive Tamil-French architectural style. The main shrine houses a statue of Our Lady of La Salette, and the grounds include a Pilgrim Hall, the La Salette Grotto and a Way of the Cross. It is a popular Marian pilgrimage site in the hill town.
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Specific rules not verified for this site. Kerala churches generally welcome visitors of any faith outside service times. Dress modestly (shoulders and knees covered), keep quiet during Mass, and ask before photographing people or the altar. We have not verified this church's specific rules.
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Typechurch
Nearest baseVellagavi
DistrictDindigul
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Places to visit3→Listed businesses1→La Salette Church, Kodaikanal is planned from Vellagavi, one of the travel bases in Dindigul district. Use Vellagavi for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Vellagavi or nearby in Dindigul, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel.
- If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
Timing
Best time
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
Weather in La Salette Church, KodaikanalSeasonal guide
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Today at La Salette Church, Kodaikanal
Sunrise6:11 am
Sunset6:30 pm
Golden hour best light5:30 pm–6:30 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:30 pm–6:55 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 279°
Moon tonight🌖 Waning gibbous · 83%
South-west monsoon. June to September is the south-west monsoon in Tamil Nadu. Expect heavy showers, mostly in bursts rather than all day — carry rain cover, allow extra time for getting around, and note that ferries and open-air sites are the first things affected.
Sun and moon are calculated for this location and shown in IST. Photography windows are the hour around sunrise and sunset; the sunset bearing is degrees clockwise from true north. Moon phase is accurate to about half a day.
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The HamuseHotel at Bazaar Road, Kodaikanal. Its own site heads its front page “The Hamuse Hotel, Kodaikanal | Hotels in Kodaikanal”.
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churchChrist the King Church, Kodaikanal
1.2 km · 15 min walk
A granite Gothic-style church built by the American Madurai Mission in 1895, formerly known as the Union Church. Its colonial architecture makes it a heritage landmark, close to Coaker's Walk, Bryant Park and Kodaikanal Lake. It remains an active place of worship in the town centre.
heritageVellagavi
180 m · 2 min walk
A remote hamlet in the Palani Hills reached only by a forest trek of several kilometres from the Kodaikanal side. Villagers are known for their hospitality and for selling home-grown spices and fruits such as oranges, butter fruit, guava and passion fruit. It is a well-known destination on the Kodaikanal-Vellagavi trekking route.
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La Salette Church, Kodaikanal — at a glance
Timings6:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Mass timings vary)
Best timeSeptember to May
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach La Salette Church, Kodaikanal
In Kodaikanal town; nearest railhead Kodaikanal Road (~80 km); Madurai Airport (IXM) ~120 km.
Getting around La Salette Church, Kodaikanal
We have not assessed physical access at this place yet. Across India, step-free routes, handrails and accessible toilets are the exception rather than the rule, and pavements are often interrupted — if step-free access matters to you, contact the site or a local operator before committing to the trip.
If you need help at La Salette Church, Kodaikanal
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When is the best time to visit La Salette Church, Kodaikanal?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at La Salette Church, Kodaikanal?
Entry: Free. Timings: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Mass timings vary).
How do I reach La Salette Church, Kodaikanal?
Base yourself in Vellagavi or nearby in Dindigul, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel. If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
How much time do I need for La Salette Church, Kodaikanal?
About an hour.
What else is near La Salette Church, Kodaikanal?
Nearby you can pair Vellagavi (180 m), Coaker's Walk (200 m), Bryant Park (270 m), Kodaikanal Lake (810 m).
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