Start your trip with a visit to the Coaker's Walk situated on the southern side of Kodai. It's a perfect spot for a morning walk where you'll be surrounded by the mountains and have an amazing view of the valley below. The walkway is one-kilometer long, and you'll meet other visitors walking along the way. The famous telescope house is situated, providing a stunning view of the valley below. You can spend around 2-3 hours here and enjoy the beauty of nature.
For your next attraction, head to the Bryant Park. This park is spread over 20 acres of land and is filled with different varieties of flowers and plants. The park has its own greenhouses, and you can see various collections of flowers from roses to daisies. The park is an excellent place for children as it has a small pond and a play area. You can also have a picnic with your family and spend around 2 hours here.
Your next attraction is the Kodai Lake. It's a man-made star-shaped lake that is surrounded by trees. The lake also has boating facilities where you can rent a pedal boat or a rowboat with your family and enjoy the calm and serene surroundings. You can take a walk along the lake, enjoy the view or visit the nearby souvenir shops. You can spend around 2-3 hours here.
Start your second day with a visit to the Pillar Rocks, a famous landmark in Kodaikanal. The Pillar Rocks are three granite boulders each standing 400 feet tall. It's an awe-inspiring sight and one of the most visited points of interest in Kodaikanal. The place is ideal for taking photographs, and you can spend around an hour here.
Your next attraction is the Guna Caves, also known as the Devil's Kitchen. The caves are surrounded by dense forests and are said to have been carved by the famous Paliyan tribes. The place has been named after the famous Tamil movie Guna which was shot here. The caves have narrow entrances, and one has to crawl through them to explore the place. The place is mysterious and has an eerie feel to it, and you can spend around 2-3 hours exploring the caves.
End your trip with a visit to the Silver Cascade Falls, which is a beautiful waterfall and an excellent spot for photography and sightseeing. The waterfall is surrounded by dense forests, and it's an ideal location for a picnic. You can spend around an hour here and bid farewell to Kodaikanal.
If you have more time, you can visit the Bear Shola Falls, the Berijam Lake, and the Green Valley View. If you have to cut short your trip, you can skip the Guna Caves and spend more time at the other attractions. It's always better to visit the places early in the morning before the crowds arrive. Carry enough snacks, water, hats, and sunscreen for the day.