3-Day Shoestring Budget Itinerary for Kodaikanal

  1. Day 1: Coakers Walk and Bryant Park
    30 minutes (3 miles) from Kodaikanal Bus Stand

    Begin your day with a leisurely walk on the Coakers Walk offering stunning views of the valley. The walk has a telescope house where you can have a closer look of the valley. Then head to the Bryant Park, a beautifully landscaped garden with a large number of exotic plants and flowers. You can have a picnic or take a boat ride while enjoying the serene environment.

  2. Day 2: Pillar Rocks, Guna Cave and Pine Forest
    1 hour 30 minutes (8.6 miles) from Kodaikanal Bus Stand

    Start your day with a visit to the Pillar Rocks, a striking location with three massive granite boulders standing vertically shoulder to shoulder. Then head to the Guna Caves, a popular shooting location and a natural wonder with eerie rock formations. End your day with a visit to the dense Pine Forest, offering breathtaking views of the sunset and a perfect place to unwind in nature.

  3. Day 3: Dolphin's Nose and Kurinji Andavar Temple
    45 minutes (9.3 miles) from Kodaikanal Bus Stand

    Start your day with a visit to the Dolphin's Nose, a stunning viewpoint that resembles the shape of a dolphin's nose. The view of the valley will leave you mesmerized. Then head to the Kurinji Andavar Temple, popular for its location and the Kurinji flowers that blossom once every twelve years. End your trip with a beautiful view of the temple and the valley.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Coakers Walk (1-2 hours, Free)
  • Bryant Park (1-2 hours, Rs. 30 per person)
  • Pillar Rocks (1-2 hours, Rs. 10 per person)
  • Guna Cave (1-2 hours, Rs. 5 per person)
  • Pine Forest (1-2 hours, Rs. 60 per person)
  • Dolphin's Nose (1-2 hours, Rs. 5 per person)
  • Kurinji Andavar Temple (1-2 hours, Free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: Rs. 110 per person

Useful Tips

If you have extra time, you can visit the Kodaikanal Lake, Bear Shola Falls, and the Silver Cascade Falls. If you have less time, visit the Coakers Walk, Pillar Rocks and Dolphin's Nose as they offer the best scenic views. Avoid visiting the places on weekends and public holidays, as they tend to get crowded, increasing the time taken to explore the sites. Plan your trip accordingly and pack a jacket as the weather can get chilly.

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