Moir Point - History, Timings & Entry Fee
Nature
India | TamilNadu | Kodaikanal
#7 of 20 Places to Visit in Kodaikanal
Distance (From Kodaikanal Bus Station): 10 Kms
Trip Duration (Including Travel): 1 Hour
Place Location: Towards Berijam Lake
Transportation Options: Cab / Auto
Travel Tips: This place is one the way to Berijam Lake and can be visited together.
At a distance of 10 km from Kodaikanal Bus Station and 3 km from Pillar Rocks, Moir Point is a historic place and beautiful view point in Kodaikanal on Berijam Lake road.
Moir Point offer breathtaking views of the highest peaks around Kodaikanal. It is one of the important view points in Kodaikanal and a beautiful tourist spot. There is a small park developed at this spot with a monument.
The site is named after Sir Thomas Moir, an engineer who constructed the Goschen Road in 1929. This point joins the Berijam Lake raod with Kodaikanal here. There is a monument remembering Thomas Moir at the viewpoint.
The park near the Moir Point was recently upgraded making it more attractive. This is a major tourist spot and attracts lot of crowd. There are several shops selling the basic needs. It is adjacent to the main road towards Berijam Lake and easily accessible.
