Kodaikanal: A Foodie's Delight Itinerary

  1. 8:00 AM: Astoria Veg Restaurant
    10 minutes (3.5 km) from Kodaikanal Bus Stand

    Start your day with a delicious South Indian breakfast at Astoria Veg Restaurant. Their specialty is piping hot idlis and crispy dosas, served with a variety of lip-smacking chutneys.

  2. 10:00 AM: The Royal Tibet
    20 minutes (6.5 km) from Astoria Veg Restaurant

    Visit The Royal Tibet for some delectable Tibetan and Chinese cuisines. Try their momos, thukpa and Tibetan noodle soup. They also serve delicious chocolate momos as a dessert.

  3. 12:30 PM: Cloud Street
    15 minutes (4.5 km) from The Royal Tibet

    If you're craving some fresh and wholesome food, head to Cloud Street for a fulfilling lunch. They serve healthy salads, sandwiches, wraps and smoothie bowls made with locally sourced ingredients.

  4. 2:30 PM: The Pastry Corner
    5 minutes (1.5 km) from Cloud Street

    Indulge in some freshly baked pastries and cakes at The Pastry Corner. Try their creamy cheesecakes, rich chocolate cake or their famous apple pie.

  5. 4:00 PM: Tava Vegetarian Restaurant
    15 minutes (4.2 km) from The Pastry Corner

    Visit Tava Vegetarian Restaurant for a late afternoon snack. Try their spicy and flavorful Punjabi samosas, or their crispy and delicious pakodas, served with mint chutney.

  6. 7:00 PM: Hotel Astoria
    10 minutes (3.5 km) from Tava Vegetarian Restaurant

    End your day with a scrumptious dinner at Hotel Astoria. Try their lip-smacking Chicken Chettinad, accompanied by some hot and crispy garlic naan. Finish your meal with their famous filter coffee.

Time and Costs Estimates:

  • Astoria Veg Restaurant (1 hour, £5)
  • The Royal Tibet (1.5 hours, £7)
  • Cloud Street (1.5 hours, £10)
  • The Pastry Corner (1 hour, £6)
  • Tava Vegetarian Restaurant (1 hour, £4)
  • Hotel Astoria (1.5 hours, £10)

  • Total Estimated Costs: £42

Useful Tips:

If you have more time, you can visit the local markets for some street food snacks like bhajjis and vadas. If you have less time, you can skip the lunch at Cloud Street and head straight to The Pastry Corner for some quick bites. Don't forget to drink loads of water and carry some dry fruits for snacking on-the-go!

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