Kodaikanal Lake is a man-made lake covering about 60 acres and is surrounded by lush greenery. Activities available include boating, cycling, and horseback riding. Surrounding the lake, there are many food stalls and shops selling souvenirs and handmade chocolates.
Coakers Walk is a narrow pedestrian path, which is about a kilometer long and offers a beautiful view of the valley. The path runs along the edge of a hill and has a telescope house at one end. It is a perfect place for those who love to walk and enjoy nature.
Bryant Park is a botanical garden located in the heart of Kodaikanal. It has a wide variety of flowers, trees, and shrubs, and is a great place for a picnic. Apart from numerous species of plants, the park also has a glasshouse, which hosts an annual flower show in May.
Pillar Rocks are a set of three giant rock pillars that stand 400 feet tall. The view from this location is breathtaking, and there is a small garden nearby that is perfect for a picnic.
Bear Shola Falls is a small waterfall located in a reserved forest. The falls are surrounded by lush greenery and are a perfect spot to relax and enjoy nature. The water in the falls is said to have medicinal properties, and it is believed that bears used to come to the falls to drink water, giving the falls its name.