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5-Day Adventure in Kodaikānāl: Explore the Beauty of Tamil Nādu

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Shareef

13 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 5-day journey to Kodaikānāl, Tamil Nādu, India. Discover stunning waterfalls, majestic peaks, picturesque viewpoints, and more in this enchanting hill station.

Trip to Kodaikānāl

Day 1
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$60

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$ 7

Kumbakkarai Falls
Many visitors bathe in the pools at this small waterfall in a tranquil environment.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$23
110 - 132 min

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Palni Hills
Forested mountain range topping out at 8,310 feet, with hiking trails & a prominent temple.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
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Dolphin Nose
High, jutting rock formation shaped like a dolphin's nose offering dramatic valley & mountain views.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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$15
7 - 9 min

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Liril Falls
Small, stepped waterfall whose flow varies depending on the season.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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$23
Day 2
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$68

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$ 5

Chettiar Park
Outdoor retreat offering landscaped lawns with trees & flowers, plus a children's playground.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$15
9 - 11 min

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Telescope house
Prominent, hillside lookout featuring a telescope for viewing the valley, mountains & nearby towns.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$8
14 - 17 min

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kodaikanal lion cave
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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$15
12 - 17 min

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Wax Museum
Museum featuring simple wax likenesses of well-known Indian & international personalities.
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
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$23
12 - 18 min

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Green Valley View Point
Viewpoint that offers a wonderful view of the plains, the hills & the 5000 foot drop valley below.
3:45 PM - 4:30 PM
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$8
Day 3
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$45

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$ 3

Kodaikanal Lake
This artificial lake created in the 19th century features a boathouse with rowboats & pedal boats.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$38
23 - 34 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
12 - 15 min

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Silver Cascade Waterfall
Roadside 180-ft. waterfall, with its source in lake waters, offering a bridge viewpoint.
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
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$8
Day 4
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$44

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$ 7

Perumal Peak
A destination for hikers, this 8,010-ft. summit is the highest point in the Perumalmalai Hills.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$15
48 - 58 min

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Coakers Walk
Constructed in 1872, this 1-km. paved pedestrian path offers an observation area & panoramic views.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$15
20 - 24 min

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Pillar Rocks Viewpoint
Popular cliffside destination offering sweeping views of the mountains & unique pillar-shaped rocks.
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
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$6
20 - 29 min

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Pine Forest
Forest known for its dramatic tall pines, popular for horse-riding, walking & photography.
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Moir Point
This popular destination with a watchtower offers scenic views of the the valley & mountains.
3:45 PM - 4:15 PM
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$8

Budget breakdown: $236 In total

Activities & Food:$216
Transport:$20