Family-Friendly Itinerary: Kodaikanal and Munnar, India

  • Day 1: Bear Shola Falls
    1 hour 9 minutes (42.8 km) from Kodaikanal Bus Stand

    The Bear Shola Falls is a seasonal waterfall that can be visited throughout the year but looks the best during the monsoon season. Located in a beautiful forest, this location offers a peaceful and serene environment.

  • Day 2: Kodai Lake
    11 minutes (3.6 km) from Bear Shola Falls

    Kodai Lake is an artificial lake that is situated in the center of the town of Kodaikanal. This location offers various activities such as boating, cycling, and horse riding.

  • Day 3: Tea Gardens of Munnar
    3 hours 22 minutes (92.0 km) from Kodaikanal Bus Stand

    The Tea Gardens of Munnar offers an amazing sight of hills covered in tea plantations. Visitors can take guided tours to understand the tea making process, and also enjoy a cup of tea while enjoying the beautiful scenery.

  • Day 4: Mattupetty Dam
    28 minutes (10.8 km) from Tea Gardens of Munnar

    Mattupetty Dam is a concrete gravity dam located in Munnar. It is a popular tourist attraction that offers many activities such as boating, horse riding, and trekking.

Time and Costs Estimates:

  • Bear Shola Falls (1 hour, ₹0)
  • Kodai Lake (2 hours, ₹200 per person for boating)
  • Tea Gardens of Munnar (3 hours, ₹300 per person for guided tour)
  • Mattupetty Dam (2 hours, ₹200 for boating, ₹300 for horse riding)
  • Total Estimated Costs: ₹1000

Transportation:

One of the best ways to travel from Kodaikanal to Munnar is by hiring a private taxi. This will cost approximately ₹3,000 and take around 4 hours. Alternatively, there are state-owned buses that leave daily from Kodaikanal and cost approximately ₹200 per person. The journey takes around 6 hours.

Useful Tips:

If you have more time, you could consider adding the following places to your itinerary: Echo Point, Top Station, and Pillar Rocks. On the other hand, if you have less time, you could remove a visit to Kodai Lake or opt for a shorter guided tour at the Tea Gardens of Munnar.

Airports:

Kodaikanal does not have an airport. The nearest airports are Madurai Airport (IXM) and Coimbatore International Airport (CJB), both of which are approximately 3 hours away by car.

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