Kodaikanal in Four Days

  1. Day 1: Coakers Walk & Kodaikanal Lake
    Estimated travel time from Kodaikanal Bus Stand: 20 minutes (2.7 km)

    Start your first day with a morning stroll on Coakers Walk, a scenic pathway that offers panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. After a refreshing walk, head to Kodaikanal Lake, a serene man-made lake where you can take a relaxing boat ride or paddleboat. The lake is also a popular spot for picnics and horseback riding.

  2. Day 2: Bryant Park & Pillar Rocks
    Estimated travel time from Kodaikanal Lake: 10 minutes (3 km)

    Start your day at Bryant Park, a botanical garden that features a wide variety of flora, including dahlias, roses, and lilies. After lunch, continue your exploration at Pillar Rocks, a stunning natural formation consisting of three giant rock pillars standing tall amidst the lush forest. You can also enjoy a few adventurous activities like trekking, climbing and horseback riding.

  3. Day 3: Pine Forest & Guna Caves
    Estimated travel time from Pillar Rocks: 25 minutes (8 km)

    Get your walking shoes on for the third day when you visit Pine Forest, an enchanting forest with towering pine trees that offer a refreshing escape from the hot weather. Afterward, cool off underground at Guna Caves. These ancient caves are famous for their interesting rock formations and, for the movie "Guna", which has also been shot here.

  4. Day 4: Dolphin's Nose & Thalaiyar Falls
    Estimated travel time from Guna Caves: 50 minutes (19 km)

    On your last day, journey to Dolphin's Nose, a protruding rock formation that offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding valleys. From there, continue to Thalaiyar Falls, a breathtaking waterfall that drops from a height of over 900 feet. Bring a picnic basket and enjoy a relaxing afternoon while taking in the magnificent views.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Coakers Walk (1-2 hours, free)
  • Kodaikanal Lake (1-2 hours, 500-1000 INR for a boat ride)
  • Bryant Park (1-2 hours, 30-50 INR entry fee)
  • Pillar Rocks (1-2 hours, 30-50 INR entry fee)
  • Pine Forest (1-2 hours, free)
  • Guna Caves (1-2 hours, 10-20 INR entry fee)
  • Dolphin's Nose (1-2 hours, free)
  • Thalaiyar Falls (2-3 hours, free)

  • Total Estimated Costs: 770-1140 INR (excluding food and transportation)

Useful Tips

If you have more time, try to add places like, Attuvampatti Road View Point, Bear Shola Falls, Kurinji Temple and Kurinji Andavar Murugan Temple in your itinerary. However, if you have less time, you could only consider places mentioned in this itinerary. Please note that the opening and closing times of some places may vary and can be affected by the weather conditions. Also, consider taking comfortable shoes with you as you might you need to walk for a while.

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