Kookkal is an agricultural village located at a distance of 30 km from Kodaikanal in the Dindigul district of Tamil Nadu, India. Enchanting Kookal Lake flows through the middle of the shoals and surrounding meadows. Smoke billows from the chimneys of several small houses at the top of the hill. Surrounded by farmland, the village is beautifully arranged over the valley floor. The place is rich in unique biodiversity. Kookkal is an ideal destination for adventure seekers, bird watchers, nature lovers and environmental researchers. A few cottages are available in and around Kukal.