Kodaikanal Family Friendly 3-Day Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Kodaikanal Lake
    10 minutes (3.2 km) from Coaker's Walk

    Enjoy a picnic in this scenic area while boating and cycling. Take a stroll on the path surrounding the lake and admire the views. Horse riding available for children.

  2. Day 2: Bryant Park and Coaker's Walk
    5 minutes (1.5 km) from Kodaikanal Lake

    Bryant park is filled with colourful flowers, hybrids, and shrubs. Spend the morning admiring the landscape, have a family picnic and visit the Greenhouse. After lunch, take a stroll through Coaker's walk, a one-kilometre-long pedestrian path with views of the valley. Enjoy the telescope house at the end of the walk.

  3. Day 3: Pillar Rocks and Bear Shola Falls
    25 minutes (9 km) from Coaker's Walk

    Start your day by trekking to the Bear Shola falls; it's a thirty-minute walk above a winding path through the forest. After lunch, head to Pillar Rocks, which are three massive rocks standing side by side, presenting a beautiful view of the valley below. Children will love the adventure of a trek through the surrounding woods.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Kodaikanal Lake (2 hours, INR 150 per person)
  • Bryant Park (2 hours, INR 50 per person)
  • Coaker's Walk (1 hour, INR 20 per person)
  • Pillar Rocks (2 hours, INR 100 per person)
  • Bear Shola Falls (2 hours, INR 50 per person)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 540 per person

Useful Tips

For an extra adventure, try paragliding at Vattakanal. For additional family outing check out the Kurinji Andavar temple or the Silver cascade falls. In case of bad weather, visit the Shembaganur Museum of Natural History or travel to Palani for the day to visit the Palani Murugan Temple.

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