Kodaikanal Relaxation Getaway

  1. Day 1: Coakers Walk
    10 minutes (2.8 km) from Kodaikanal lake

    Coakers Walk is a pedestrian path lined with beautiful persimmon trees along with the valley on one side and the plains on the other. This walk is named after Lt. Coaker. Coakers Walk provides tourists with an eagle-eye view of the scenery.

  2. Day 1: Kodaikanal Lake
    5 minutes (1.9 km) from Coakers Walk

    Kodaikanal Lake is a manmade lake located in the heart of Kodaikanal town. The lake is a popular spot for visitors, especially for boat rides and horseback rides. This serene and pleasant place is surrounded by a beautiful green ambiance and forested hills.

  3. Day 1: Bryant Park
    10 minutes (2.2 km) from Kodaikanal Lake

    Bryant Park is a beautiful garden located in the middle of the beautiful town of Kodaikanal. The park contains a wide variety of flora, including Hybrid American plants and wildflowers. Visitors can find roses, cacti, and dahlias in this place.

  4. Day 2: Pillar Rocks
    25 minutes (7.4 km) from Kodaikanal Lake

    Pillar Rocks is well known for its beautiful scenery and enchanting ambiance. Surrounded by lush green hills, the place provides the perfect backdrop for any nature lover. Pillar Rocks is a group of three rocks, which are vertically arranged.

  5. Day 2: Dolphin's Nose
    1 hour (20 km) from Pillar Rocks

    Dolphin's Nose is a captivating viewpoint located in the southern part of the Kodai valley. This place is popular among nature lovers and adventure seekers alike. The place offers a stunning view of the surrounding hills and forests.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Coakers Walk (1 hour, Free)
  • Kodaikanal Lake (1 hour, INR 50 for entrance fee plus boat rides starting from INR 100)
  • Bryant Park (1 hour, INR 30 for entrance fee)
  • Pillar Rocks (2 hours, INR 10 for entrance fee)
  • Dolphin's Nose (2 hours, Free)
  • Total Estimated Costs (INR 190)

Useful Tips

If you have extra time in Kodai, try visiting Bear Shola Falls and pine forests which is 3 km away from the Kodaikanal Lake. Visitors can also take a scenic drive to Berijam Lake which is 25 km away from the city centre, but an entry permit from the forest department is required. If you have less time, you may either skip Bryant Park or Coakers Walk (depending on what you prefer more) and choose to visit Kurinji Andavar temple.

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