Soudamini’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Beautiful Natural lake with excellent meadows. Great picnic spot. You can enjoy the coracle ride here.
11 locals recommend
Mannavanur Lake
Beautiful Natural lake with excellent meadows. Great picnic spot. You can enjoy the coracle ride here.
Kookal Lake
Pine Forest
Lake RoadEnjoy the tall pine tree forest. Absolute photogenic spot.
Formerly known as Devils kitchen, Scenic view point , valley view, great walk
6 locals recommend
Guna Cave
Pillar Rocks RoadFormerly known as Devils kitchen, Scenic view point , valley view, great walk
Beautiful natural lake and Reserve forest Area. Requires permission from the forest department which can be obtained on the day of travel. En route you can enjoy scenic valley view of herbal garden, silent valley
10 locals recommend
Berijam Lake
Beautiful natural lake and Reserve forest Area. Requires permission from the forest department which can be obtained on the day of travel. En route you can enjoy scenic valley view of herbal garden, silent valley
A must visit for Space Enthusiasts. Solar observatory hosts a small museum which explains the study and data collected in the observatory.
Night sky viewing is the best way to make your kodai trip memorable.
Prior permission from proper observatory authorities and clear sky is a must.
Kodaikanal Solar Observatory Museum
Observatory RoadA must visit for Space Enthusiasts. Solar observatory hosts a small museum which explains the study and data collected in the observatory.
Night sky viewing is the best way to make your kodai trip memorable.
Prior permission from proper observatory authorities and clear sky is a must.
World Famous in kodai is the kodai lake. The town starts with Lake and ends with the Lake. Its the most famous and prominent landmark. A star shaped lake sprawling a 6 km walk. Cycling, horse riding, peddle boat, row boat can be enjoyed here
16 locals recommend
Kodaikanal Lake
World Famous in kodai is the kodai lake. The town starts with Lake and ends with the Lake. Its the most famous and prominent landmark. A star shaped lake sprawling a 6 km walk. Cycling, horse riding, peddle boat, row boat can be enjoyed here
Beautiful Hindu Temple , calm your mind with a visit to Kurinji Andavar temple. Palani hills valley view can be enjoyed here. This temple has "kurinji" flower shrubs. Kurinji flower blooms only once in 12 years.
6 locals recommend
Kurinji Andavar Temple
Kurinji Andavar Temple RoadBeautiful Hindu Temple , calm your mind with a visit to Kurinji Andavar temple. Palani hills valley view can be enjoyed here. This temple has "kurinji" flower shrubs. Kurinji flower blooms only once in 12 years.
A must visit for Trekking enthusiasts. 40 mnts of walk would be worth it once you get to Dolphin nose. En route you can enjoy Pambar Water falls
10 locals recommend
Dolphin Nose
A must visit for Trekking enthusiasts. 40 mnts of walk would be worth it once you get to Dolphin nose. En route you can enjoy Pambar Water falls
Enter into Kodaikanal and you will be welcomed by Silver Cascade falls. A great place to create a Family portrait or Selfie pic. Best viewed during raining season when water is gushing and its a visual treat. You can shop for various exotic fruits here.
Silver Cascade Falls
Enter into Kodaikanal and you will be welcomed by Silver Cascade falls. A great place to create a Family portrait or Selfie pic. Best viewed during raining season when water is gushing and its a visual treat. You can shop for various exotic fruits here.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Taxis or personal cars are the best way to get around.
A few places in the town area like Bryant Park, Coakers Walk and lake can be covered by walking. Though personal car or cabs are the best way to get around, there are city tour operators who charge per person basis and organise group tours
What to pack
Bring Sweaters , Shawls , Windshields and slippers
kodai is cold throughout the year. Even during peak summers the night temperatures will be around 25 degrees . So people who are not used to this temperature will definitely needs sweaters /shawls. Casual home slip ons are advisable.
Don't miss
Sunday Market , Rice key chains , Names carved on shells
Shop for farm fresh Vegetables and fruits and come in contact with the local flavors on Sunday by visiting the Sunday Market. kodai is very famous for Mountain Garlic. Mountain Garlic are very good for health and they have a unique flavour.
Write your name or your loved ones name on a key chain and gift a memory . Carve a name on a sea shell and take home a souvenir . You can find many places in and around lake who do this and also in many other sight seeing places