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6 Days in Kodaikānāl: A Journey Through Clouds and Waterfalls

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18 Jan 2024

Embark on a 6-day adventure to Kodaikānāl, where you'll explore misty hills, enchanting lakes, and cascading waterfalls. Indulge in delectable cuisine and immerse yourself in the natural beauty of this hill station. Get ready for an unforgettable journey through clouds and waterfalls!

Trip to Kodaikānāl

Day 1Hill Station Delights
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$59

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$ 3

Cloud Street
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
1 - 2 min

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Kodaikanal Tourist Office
Guidance for visitors, including trail maps & excursion bookings, at a simple information center.
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Kodaikanal Hill Station
Cypresses, eucalyptus & meadows surround this high-altitude village with views over a lake & hills.
9:45 AM - 12:45 PM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Papa John's
1:15 PM - 2:45 PM
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$12
2 - 3 min

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Chettiar Park
Outdoor retreat offering landscaped lawns with trees & flowers, plus a children's playground.
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
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$10
13 - 16 min

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Silver Cascade Waterfall
Roadside 180-ft. waterfall, with its source in lake waters, offering a bridge viewpoint.
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
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$5
56 - 83 min

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Darling Service
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$20
Day 2Parks, Peaks, and Pastries
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$61

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$ 6

Pastry Corner
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
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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$4
4 - 6 min

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Coakers Walk
Constructed in 1872, this 1-km. paved pedestrian path offers an observation area & panoramic views.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$10
10 - 12 min

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Kurinji Andavar Temple
This 1936 Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Murugan is set in scenic surrounds with Kurinji flowers.
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
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$5
16 - 20 min

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1:15 PM - 2:45 PM
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$24
92 - 111 min

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Perumal Peak
A destination for hikers, this 8,010-ft. summit is the highest point in the Perumalmalai Hills.
2:45 PM - 5:45 PM
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$10
86 - 104 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$4
Day 3Chocolate, Wax, and Palni Hills
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$80

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$ 5

Potluck
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$16
10 - 15 min

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Telescope house
Prominent, hillside lookout featuring a telescope for viewing the valley, mountains & nearby towns.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$5
10 - 12 min

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Kodai Chocolate Factory
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
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$20
8 - 12 min

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12:45 PM - 2:15 PM
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$16
16 - 23 min

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Wax Museum
Museum featuring simple wax likenesses of well-known Indian & international personalities.
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
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$15
8 - 10 min

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Palni Hills
Forested mountain range topping out at 8,310 feet, with hiking trails & a prominent temple.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$8
Day 4Falls, Caves, and Lake Views
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$113

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$ 6

Altafs Cafe
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
102 - 123 min

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Kumbakkarai Falls
Many visitors bathe in the pools at this small waterfall in a tranquil environment.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$15
105 - 126 min

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Dolphin Nose
High, jutting rock formation shaped like a dolphin's nose offering dramatic valley & mountain views.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$10
6 - 8 min

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Liril Falls
Small, stepped waterfall whose flow varies depending on the season.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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$15
10 - 12 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$12
20 - 30 min

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Kodaikanal Lake
This artificial lake created in the 19th century features a boathouse with rowboats & pedal boats.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$25
20 - 29 min

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Bread omelette shop
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$24
Day 5Cafes, Viewpoints, and Biriyani
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$46

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$ 8

Aby's Cafe
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
15 - 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.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
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$5
5 - 6 min

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Pillar Rocks Viewpoint
Popular cliffside destination offering sweeping views of the mountains & unique pillar-shaped rocks.
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
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$4
16 - 24 min

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Guna Cave
Discovered in 1821, this popular cave site exists between 3 massive, pillar-shaped rocks.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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$8
11 - 14 min

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3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$4
16 - 20 min

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Moir Point
This popular destination with a watchtower offers scenic views of the the valley & mountains.
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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$5
19 - 23 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$16
Day 6Lakes, Forests, and Solar Observatories
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$72

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$ 8

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
49 - 59 min

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Berijam Lake
This 59-acre lake has a small guesthouse, a Hindu temple & hiking in a lush, natural setting.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$25
33 - 40 min

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Pine Forest
Forest known for its dramatic tall pines, popular for horse-riding, walking & photography.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$16
8 - 10 min

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Kodaikanal Solar Observatory Museum
Solar observatory & museum featuring high-powered telescopes, a library & educational programs.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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$15
12 - 15 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$4

Budget breakdown: $466 In total

Activities & Food:$431
Transport:$35