A Day Trip from Chennai to Kodaikanal: Exploring the Hill Stations

  1. 9:00AM: Bear Shola Falls
    3 hours 30 minutes (463.1 kms) from Chennai

    Bear Shola Falls located in the outskirts of Kodaikanal is a mesmerizing waterfalls surrounded by lush green forests. This waterfall is unique as it only flows during monsoons and post-monsoon months. It is named Bear Shola falls as it is believed that bears used to come here to drink water.

  2. 12:30PM: Coakers Walk
    15 minutes (2.4 kms) from Bear Shola Falls

    Coakers Walk is a beautiful hillside walking path offering panoramic views of the hills and valleys of Kodaikanal. It provides a breathtaking view of the sunset and sunrise of the town from the Telescope House at the end of the path.

  3. 2:00PM: Lunch Break
    10 minutes (2.3 kms) from Coakers Walk

    Relish the local South Indian cuisine at Cloud Street Hotel and Restaurant for a delicious meal with the serene view of Kodaikanal.

  4. 3:30PM: Pillar Rocks
    15 minutes (3.3 kms) from Cloud Street Hotel and Restaurant

    Pillar Rocks is a famous viewpoint of Kodaikanal, consisting of three vertically placed boulders reaching up to a height of 400 feet. The scenic view of the surrounding hills and clouds is mesmerizing.

  5. 5:00PM: Bryant Park
    20 minutes (3.5 kms) from Pillar Rocks

    Bryant Park is a beautifully landscaped park with a wide variety of flowers, hybrids, and graftings. It also has a 1857 Eucalyptus tree, which is considered the oldest tree in Kodaikanal.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Bear Shola Falls (2 hours, Free)
  • Coakers Walk (1 hour, Free)
  • Cloud Street Hotel and Restaurant (1 hour, Rs. 400-700)
  • Pillar Rocks (1.5 hours, Free)
  • Bryant Park (1 hour, Rs. 30)
  • Total Estimated Costs: Rs. 430-730

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can visit the Kodaikanal Lake, Guna Cave, and Kurinji Andavar temple. If you have less time, you can skip Bryant Park and move to Kodaikanal Lake, where boating activities and cycling can be enjoyed.

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