10-Day Adventure Itinerary for Kodaikanal

  1. Day 1: Berijam Lake
    30-minute drive from Kodaikanal

    Explore the scenic beauty of Berijam Lake by taking a nature walk and bird-watching.

  2. Day 2: Pine Forest
    20-minute drive from Berijam Lake

    Enthrall in the serenity of Kodaikanal by taking a stroll through the fragrant Pine Forests.

  3. Day 3: Dolphin's Nose
    1-hour drive from Pine Forest

    Hike to the tip of the Dolphin's Nose and bask in the excellent views of rolling hills and the plains below.

  4. Day 4: Coaker's Walk
    20-minute drive from Dolphin's Nose

    Stroll on Coaker's Walk, an exciting little stretch of paved walkway that offers exciting views of the valley and a unique bird's eye view of Kodaikanal.

  5. Day 5: Vattakanal Waterfalls
    30-minute drive from Coaker's Walk

    Get adventurous and sign up for a rugged adventurous hike to Vattakanal Waterfalls and treat yourself to a natural swim in the cool soothing waters.

  6. Day 6: Mannavanur Lake
    1-hour drive from Vattakanal Waterfalls

    Indulge in a boat ride by the hills at Mannavanur Lake, explore the surrounding farmlands and unique flora & fauna.

  7. Day 7: Guna Cave
    30-minute drive from Mannavanur Lake

    Hotspot for travelers' adventures and trekkers, the Guna Cave is located on the top of a hill and provides ample opportunity for caving.

  8. Day 8: Pinecone Forest Trail
    30-minute drive from Guna Cave

    This trail provides an adrenaline rush to adventure seekers who love to explore less-traveled terrains and features beautiful views of the forest and farmlands.

  9. Day 9: Thalaiyar Falls
    2-hour drive from Pinecone Forest Trail

    Adrenaline seekers, don't miss out on the opportunity to rappel along India's highest waterfalls, Thalaiyar Falls - 975ft (297m)

  10. Day 10: Kodaikanal Solar Observatory
    30-minute drive from Thalaiyar Falls

    Amongst the highest solar observatories in the world, it is a one-of-a-kind experience to witness and explore the outer galaxy like never before.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Berijam Lake (1 hour, 150 INR)
  • Pine Forest (45 mins, 30 INR)
  • Dolphin's Nose (2 hours, 300 INR)
  • Coaker's Walk (1 hour, 20 INR)
  • Vattakanal Waterfalls (3 hours, 400 INR)
  • Mannavanur Lake (1.5 hours, 50 INR)
  • Guna Cave (1.5 hours, 200 INR)
  • Pinecone Forest Trail (2 hours, 50 INR)
  • Thalaiyar Falls (4 hours, 500 INR)
  • Kodaikanal Solar Observatory (1 hour, 50 INR)
  • Total Estimated Costs: 1750 INR

Useful Tips

You can explore Kodaikanal in-depth in just these ten days. However, suppose you have more days to add to this itinerary. In that case, you can add a trek to the Perumal Peak, visit the Pillar Rocks, or experience the fancy generation of chocolates at the local chocolate factories.

However, suppose any place listed in this itinerary is closed for the selected date/time. In that case, you can opt for other places like Bear Shola Falls, Kukkal Caves, or Bryant Park, or you can even try different activities like camping and fishing at the Kodaikanal Lake.

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