5-Day Itinerary for Kodaikanal and Wayanad

1. Day 1: Kodaikanal Lake
   30 minutes (2.5 miles) from Pine Forest

   Enjoy a scenic boat ride at Kodaikanal Lake, surrounded by stunning views of the Palani Hills.

2. Day 2: Pine Forest
   50 minutes (14.5 miles) from Kodaikanal Lake

   Take a morning walk through the pine-scented trees of the Pine Forest, and explore the variety of activities offered like horse riding, cycling, and camping.

3. Day 3: Pookode Lake
   2 hours (62.1 miles) from Pine Forest

   Experience the serene beauty of Wayanad's largest freshwater lake and take in views of the surrounding greenery and wildlife.

4. Day 4: Edakkal Caves
   1 hour 40 minutes (44.9 miles) from Pookode Lake

   Explore the ancient history and culture of the Edakkal caves, with beautiful carvings, pictorial script and human patterns on the rock surface formed by weathering.

5. Day 5: Abbey Falls
   2 hours 15 minutes (70 miles) from Edakkal Caves

   Visit the breathtaking Abbey falls situated amidst coffee plantations and spice estates of Wayanad for a nature walk and trekking.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Kodaikanal Lake (1 hour, Rs. 50)
• Pine Forest (2 hours, Rs. 100)
• Pookode Lake (2 hours, Rs. 100)
• Edakkal Caves (3 hours, Rs. 200)
• Abbey Falls (2 hours, Rs. 150)
• Total Estimated Costs: Rs. 600

Useful Tips

If you have extra time, visit the Kodai Observatory to get a glimpse of the night sky from the telescope. In Wayanad, explore the wildlife sanctuary with a jeep safari or the Jain temple in Sulthan Bathery to learn about the history and beliefs. If you have less time, skip Pine Forest and visit Coaker's Walk in Kodaikanal, and Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary or the Chembra Peak in Wayanad.