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A 3-Day Adventure in Kodaikānāl: Nature, Culture, and Serenity

Alexander Rajan

31 Oct 2023

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Embark on a thrilling 3-day journey to Kodaikānāl, Tamil Nādu, India. Explore breathtaking viewpoints, enchanting waterfalls, fascinating caves, and immerse yourself in the tranquility of Kodaikānāl Lake. Indulge in delicious local cuisine and experience the rich cultural heritage of this hill station.

Trip to Kodaikānāl

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

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$45

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$ 5

Onondaga Kodaikanal

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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Altafs Cafe

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$6

24 - 35 min

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Wax Museum

Museum featuring simple wax likenesses of well-known Indian & international personalities.

9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

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$8

11 - 16 min

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Liril Falls

Small, stepped waterfall whose flow varies depending on the season.

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

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$8

4 - 5 min

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Shola Cafe

11:45 AM - 1:15 PM

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$6

9 - 11 min

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Guna Cave

Discovered in 1821, this popular cave site exists between 3 massive, pillar-shaped rocks.

1:15 PM - 4:15 PM

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$4

11 - 16 min

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Pillar Rocks Viewpoint

Popular cliffside destination offering sweeping views of the mountains & unique pillar-shaped rocks.

4:45 PM - 5:30 PM

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$2

5 - 6 min

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Green Valley Viewpoint

6:00 PM - 6:45 PM

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$3

11 - 14 min

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Mamma In The Jungle Cafe

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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$2

114 - 137 min

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Kumbakkarai Falls

Many visitors bathe in the pools at this small waterfall in a tranquil environment.

8:45 PM - 10:15 PM

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$8

Day 2

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$46

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$ 6

Onondaga Kodaikanal

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 9 min

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Welcome

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$2

4 - 5 min

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Chettiar Park

Outdoor retreat offering landscaped lawns with trees & flowers, plus a children's playground.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$5

8 - 10 min

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Kodaikanal Hill Station

Cypresses, eucalyptus & meadows surround this high-altitude village with views over a lake & hills.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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Venu Biriyani Dindugal

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$12

11 - 14 min

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Pine Forest

Forest known for its dramatic tall pines, popular for horse-riding, walking & photography.

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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Kodaikanal Golf Club.

Century-old golf course with a range of amenities, such as billiards, a practice net & full bar.

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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$25

11 - 14 min

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Mamma In The Jungle Cafe

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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$2

Day 3

+

$67

·

$ 4

Onondaga Kodaikanal

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 11 min

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Pastry Corner

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$8

8 - 11 min

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Bryant Park

Recreation area featuring walking/cycling paths around a manmade lake with small boat rentals.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$2

11 - 14 min

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Kollywood Theme Park

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$13

48 - 58 min

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Hotel Bala

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$8

52 - 63 min

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Berijam Lake

This 59-acre lake has a small guesthouse, a Hindu temple & hiking in a lush, natural setting.

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$13

50 - 60 min

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Poombarai Village View Point

5:00 PM - 5:45 PM

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$3

77 - 93 min

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Kodai Lake Fast Food

6:15 PM - 7:45 PM

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$4

20 - 30 min

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Kodaikanal Lake

This artificial lake created in the 19th century features a boathouse with rowboats & pedal boats.

7:45 PM - 9:45 PM

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$13

19 - 28 min

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Coakers Walk

Constructed in 1872, this 1-km. paved pedestrian path offers an observation area & panoramic views.

10:15 PM - 11:15 PM

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$5

Budget breakdown: $173 In total

Activities & Food:$158

Transport:$15