7-Day Family-Friendly Itinerary for Kodaikanal, Ooty, Kolli Hills, and Pandicheri in November 2023

  1. Day 1: Kodaikanal
    2 hours 40 minutes (85.5 miles) from Coimbatore International Airport

    Explore the scenic Kodaikanal Lake, admire the Pillar Rocks, and take a stroll through the Bryant Park. End the day with a peaceful boat ride at Coaker's Walk.

  2. Day 2: Ooty
    3 hours 15 minutes (88.2 miles) from Kodaikanal

    Visit the Government Botanical Garden, Doddabetta Peak, and the Ooty Rose Garden. Enjoy a ride on the Nilgiri Mountain Railway and indulge in some shopping at the local markets.

  3. Day 3: Kolli Hills
    5 hours 50 minutes (185 miles) from Ooty

    Explore the Agaya Gangai Waterfalls and the Arapaleeswarar Temple. Take a scenic trek to the Seekuparai View Point and end the day with a bonfire in your resort.

  4. Day 4: Pandicheri
    5 hours 35 minutes (180 miles) from Kolli Hills

    Visit the famous Sri Varadaraja Perumal Temple and take a stroll through the beautiful Pondicherry Promenade. End the day with a relaxing sunset view at the Paradise Beach.

  5. Day 5: Kodaikanal
    4 hours 50 minutes (155 miles) from Pandicheri

    Revisit Kodaikanal and explore the Guna Cave and the Silver Cascade Falls. Visit the Kodaikanal Solar Observatory and end the day with a serene nature walk at the Coakers Walk.

  6. Day 6: Ooty
    3 hours 15 minutes (88.2 miles) from Kodaikanal

    Indulge in some horse riding at the Ooty Horse Racing Track and visit the beautiful Pykara Lake and Waterfalls. End the day with some delicious local cuisine at the Sidewalk Cafe.

  7. Day 7: Kolli Hills
    5 hours 50 minutes (185 miles) from Ooty

    Visit the Masila Falls and embark on a nature walk through the scenic Kolli Hills. End the day with an exciting night safari at the Puliancholai Reserve Forest.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Kodaikanal Lake (3 hours, free)
  • Pillar Rocks (1 hour, free)
  • Bryant Park (1 hour, INR 30 per person)
  • Coaker's Walk (1 hour, INR 20 per person)
  • Government Botanical Garden (2 hours, INR 30 per person)
  • Doddabetta Peak (1 hour, INR 10 per person)
  • Ooty Rose Garden (1 hour, INR 20 per person)
  • Nilgiri Mountain Railway (2 hours, INR 205 per person)
  • Agaya Gangai Waterfalls (2 hours, free)
  • Arapaleeswarar Temple (1 hour, free)
  • Seekuparai View Point (2 hours, free)
  • Sri Varadaraja Perumal Temple (1 hour, free)
  • Pondicherry Promenade (1 hour, free)
  • Paradise Beach (2 hours, INR 5 per person)
  • Guna Cave (1 hour, INR 5 per person)
  • Silver Cascade Falls (1 hour, INR 10 per person)
  • Kodaikanal Solar Observatory (1 hour, INR 10 per person)
  • Pykara Lake and Waterfalls (2 hours, INR 10 per person)
  • Sidewalk Cafe (1 hour, INR 500 for two people)
  • Masila Falls (2 hours, free)
  • Puliancholai Reserve Forest Night Safari (3 hours, INR 200 per person)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 1025 per person
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