Exploring Kodaikanal's Family Friendly Attractions

1. Day 1: Bryant Park and Coaker's Walk
   15 minutes (1.5 miles) from Kukkal Bus Stand

   Start your day at Bryant Park, a 20-acre park known for its colourful flowerbeds and horticultural exhibits. After a stroll through the park, check out Coaker's Walk for breathtaking views of the valley.

2. Day 2: Kodaikanal Lake and Pillar Rocks
   20 minutes (2 miles) from Coaker's Walk

   Head over to the Kodaikanal Lake where you can rent a boat or go on a horse ride around the lake. After that, head to Pillar Rocks which consists of three vertically positioned boulders standing shoulder to shoulder.

3. Day 3: Bear Shola Falls and Dolphin's Nose
   25 minutes (3.5 miles) from Pillar Rocks

   Visit Bear Shola Falls where the water drops down from a height of 40 feet and enjoy the surroundings. Then, continue your day to the Dolphin's Nose for a beautiful view of the valley below.

4. Day 4: Guna Cave and Green Valley View (Suicide Point)
   30 minutes (4 miles) from Dolphin's Nose

   Check out the Guna Cave and learn about the mythology behind it. After that, head to Green Valley View (Suicide Point), a popular viewpoint known for its beautiful valley view.

5. Day 5: Berijam Lake and Palani Murugan Temple
   40 minutes (8.5 miles) from Green Valley View (Suicide Point)

   Take a scenic drive to Berijam Lake, a pristine and untouched lake. After your visit, head to Palani Murugan Temple, one of the most famous temples in the region, known for its intricate carvings and architecture.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Bryant Park (1-2 hours, INR 30 per person)
• Coaker's Walk (1-2 hours, INR 10 per person)
• Kodaikanal Lake (2-3 hours, INR 50 per person)
• Pillar Rocks (1-2 hours, INR 5 per person)
• Bear Shola Falls (1-2 hours, INR 10 per person)
• Dolphin's Nose (1-2 hours, INR 10 per person)
• Guna Cave (1-2 hours, INR 5 per person)
• Green Valley View (Suicide Point) (1-2 hours, INR 10 per person)
• Berijam Lake (2-3 hours, INR 500 per person for a permit)
• Palani Murugan Temple (1-2 hours, free entry)
Total Estimated Costs: INR 640 per person

Useful Tips

For those with extra time, consider visiting the Shembaganur Museum of Natural History or taking a day trip to the nearby Pillaiyarpatti Temple. If time is tight, consider dropping Berijam Lake from your itinerary, as getting a permit can be a time-consuming process.