Explore the Beauty of Kodaikanal and Ooty in 4 Days

  1. Day 1: Coakers Walk and Bryant Park, Kodaikanal
    Coakers Walk to Bryant Park (1.2 km, 15 min by car)

    Begin your journey by visiting Coakers Walk located in the heart of Kodaikanal that proffers an unforgettable view of the valley. The walkway runs along a steep slope which presents an impressive view. Head to Bryant Park, a well-maintained botanical garden with an attractive collection of flowers and bushes.

  2. Day 2: Ooty Botanical Gardens and Doddabetta Peak View, Ooty
    Bryant Park to Ooty Botanical Gardens (40 km, 2 hrs by car)

    Visit the Ooty Botanical Gardens, spread across 22 hectares, it is home to a vast array of exotic flora and fauna species. Spend time at Doddabetta Peak provides picturesque scenic views of the Nilgiri hills. At an altitude of 2,623 meters, it is the highest peak in the Nilgiri range of mountains.

  3. Day 3: Ooty Lake and St. Stephen's Church, Ooty
    Ooty Botanical Gardens to Ooty Lake (3.7 km, 15 min by car)

    Head to Ooty Lake, a vast artificial expanse of water surrounded by beautiful mountains and greenery. Take a boat ride or enjoy a picnic by the lakeside. Nearby you'll find St. Stephen's Church, a beautiful Neo-Gothic style architecture, and is a must-visit for peace seekers.

  4. Day 4: Kodaikanal Lake and Bear Shola Falls, Kodaikanal
    Ooty Lake to Kodaikanal Lake (239 km, 5.5 hrs by car)

    Start the day at Kodaikanal Lake, the most popular and man-made lake of Kodaikanal. You’ll find boating, cycling or you can simply relax and enjoy the serene environment. Later, visit the Bear Shola Falls, a refreshing and gorgeous waterfall that cascades down from an elevated platform. Spend some quality time here before you end your journey.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Coakers Walk (1 hr, ₹30)
  • Bryant Park (1 hr, ₹30)
  • Ooty Botanical Gardens (1.5 hrs, ₹60)
  • Doddabetta Peak View (1 hr, ₹30)
  • Ooty Lake (1 hr, ₹20)
  • St. Stephen's Church (1 hr, Free)
  • Kodaikanal Lake (2.5 hrs, Free entry, ₹60 for boating and ₹120 for cycling)
  • Bear Shola Falls (1.5 hrs, Free entry)
  • Total Estimated Cost: ₹350

Useful Tips

If you have more time, head to the Pine Forest in Ooty or the Silver Cascade Falls in Kodaikanal. For adventure sports enthusiasts, trek to Dodabetta Peak or Berijam Lake.

If you have less time, drop St. Stephen's Church and the Bear Shola Falls from the itinerary.

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