Kadaikanal Tour Guide: Explore the Hills of South India in May 2023

  1. Day 1: Coaker's Walk
    10 minutes (1.5 km) from Kodaikanal Bus Stand

    Begin your trip with a stroll along Coaker's Walk, a scenic pedestrian path that offers panoramic views of the hills and valleys. Enjoy the tranquil atmosphere and breathing in the fresh evening air, walking along the path watching the sunset from the hilltop. Coaker's Walk is a 1-kilometre paved pedestrian path running along the edge of steep slopes. As you walk along, there are telescopes for telescopic views of the valley below.

  2. Day 2: Pillar Rocks
    20 minutes (7.8 km) from Coaker's Walk

    Start your day early with a short drive to the famous Pillar Rocks. These three vertically positioned boulders towering more than 400 feet high are a sight to behold. A small garden surrounding the pillars offers a perfect spot for photographs. The pillars are lit at night, creating a stunning view.

  3. Day 2: Guna Caves
    20 minutes drive (4.8 km) from Pillar Rocks

    Guna Caves, also called the Devil's Kitchen, is a fascinating series of deep, hidden crevices and caves that are shrouded in mystery. The caves are believed to have been used by the Pandavas from the Mahabharata while on their exile. The caves are not always open to visitors during the monsoon season due to their close proximity to the nearby jungle.

  4. Day 2: Bryant Park
    45 minutes drive (12.5 km) from Guna Caves

    End your day with some greenery and fresh air at the Bryant Park, for a perfect picnic retreat. A large Nocturnal garden showcases various species of plants that bloom only at night. The park is also home to more exotic plants and flowers such as the Kurinji flower, which blooms once every 12 years. You can rent a cycle and go for a bike ride or hire a paddle boat and explore the small lake inside the park.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Coaker's Walk (1 hour, free)
  • Pillar Rocks (1 hour, INR 30)
  • Guna Caves (1 hour, INR 5)
  • Bryant Park (1 hour, INR 30)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 65

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can also visit the Kodaikanal Lake and the Bear Shola Falls. Keep in mind that the timings of the attraction change seasonally, so make sure to double-check the opening times of the places before visiting.

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