Places to be visited in Kodaikanal
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Pillar rocks in kodaikanal
Pillar Rocks have become a lovely picnic spot offering sweeping views of the mountains & unique pillar-shaped rocks. It is a must visit place in kodaikanal, It Naturally formed pillar shaped rocks looks amazing, good view of the valley and with the mist around adds to the beauty of the place. Pillar Rock is located 8-Kms away from the lake, Pillar rocks constitutes of three granite boulders and each of a height of 400-feet standing shoulder to shoulder.
Timings : 9-AM to 4-PM on all days of the week.
Entry Fee: Rs.5/- Per Head
Guna Caves
Guna Caves is a momentous sightseeing place in Kodaikanal which is exists between 3 massive, pillar-shaped rocks. It is named after Kamal Haasan’s movie Guna. The caves are closed owing to safety reasons. But you can go and enjoy the dense forest views. It is located around 10-Kms away from Kodaikanal Lake.
Timings : 9-AM to 4.30-PM on all days of the week.
Entry Fee: Rs.10/- Per Head
Moir Point
Moir Point is one of the most popular destination with a watchtower offers scenic views of the the valley & mountains. This place is really astonishing view as well as the climate makes it the first priority in kodaikanal. Moir Point is a historic place and beautiful view point in Kodaikanal is located around 10-kms from the Kodaikanal Bus stand.
Timings : 9-AM to 5-PM on all days of the week.
Entry Fee: Rs.10/- Per Head
Dolphins nose Kodai
Dolphin’s Nose is a flat rock located at the edge of the cliff and at a distance of 8-Kms from the town of Kodaikanal. It is located at an altitude of 6,600-ft & it provides a bird’s eye view of the scenic landscape of the surrounding mountainous area & it one of the most famous tourist spot in kodaikanal.
Timings : 8-AM to 5.30-PM on all days of the week.
Entry Fee: Free
Coakers Walk
Coakers Walk is one of the most popular walks offered at this enchanting hill town located around 1-Km away from the Kodaikanal City. Coaker’s Walk is located at an altitude of 6,600-ft & 1-Km long stretch of paved path located in the southern hill stations and it is one of the popular tourist spots in Kodaikanal.
Timings : 7-AM to 7-PM on all days of the week.
Entry Fee: Rs.10/- Per Head
Kodai Lake
Kodai Lake is a manmade lake located in the Kodaikanal city. Kodai lake is a Unique lake covers around 6-Kms, Spread across an area of 60-acres. Kodai lake is become one of the favourite photographic spots and movie locations. The lake is said to be Kodaikanal’s most popular geographic landmark and tourist attraction
Timings : 6-AM to 5-PM on all days of the week.
Entry Fee: Free
Silver cascade falls
Silver Cascade falls is 180 feet high and is a result of the overflow of Kodai Lake over a steep cliff. The scenery around the fall and lush greenery adds on to the overall charm of the place. It also offers tourists with amazing photographic opportunities. The water is also said to have medicinal value and thus taking bath in the water of Silver Cascade is quite popular & it is located around 8-Kms from the city.
Timings : 9-AM to 4.30-PM on all days of the week.
Entry Fee: Free
Pine Forest Kodai
Pine Forest Kodai is Situated in the southwest of Kodaikanal, Pine Forest is one of the most famous tourist spots in the city & it is located about 8 km away from the Kodaikanal Bus Stand. Pine trees in Pine Forest Kodaikanal are known to grow till thousand years. It’s not only makes for a unique sightseeing choice, but also an ideal place for walks and relaxing.
Timings : 10-AM to 6-PM on all days of the week.
Entry Fee: Free
Pambar Falls
Pambar Falls is a magnificent falls located at a distance of is 4kms from Kodaikanal. To reach the falls, one needs to trek through a steep and dangerous path behind Pambar house. At the end of the fall, there is a tub like natural formation offering a good sight for bathing in its fresh water. The area around the falls has rich flora and fauna and many birds and butterflies can be noticed here.
Timings : 10-AM to 6-PM on all days of the week.
Entry Fee: Free
Bryant Park
Bryant Park is a recreation area featuring walking/cycling paths around a man-made lake with small boat rentals. The park is a sprawling botanical garden spread over an area of 20-acres and it is one of the most visited tourist places in Kodaikanal. Basically a botanical garden located close to the Kodai Lake, was brainchild of a n British army officer named Bryant.
Timings : 9-AM to 6-PM on all days of the week.
Entry Fee: Rs.30/- Per Adult & Rs.15/- Per Child
Green Valley View Point (Suicide Point)
Green Valley View Point is used to be known as suicide point because of the dangerous valley which is dense and deep. below the point of more than 5000-feet drop. It is located at a distance of 5.5-Kms from the Kodaikanal Lake, the Green Valley View point offers a gorgeous view.
Timings : 7-AM to 6-PM on all days of the week.
Entry Fee: Free
Bear shola falls
Bear shola falls is a small waterfall, active during the rainy season, reached by a short, forested hiking trail. It is situated in dense forest. You can actually feel nature in its surrounding with chirping of birds and water falling from the mountain. Bear Shola Falls is a popular picnic spot in the region Located at a distance of 2-Kms from the Kodaikanal Lake, the falls are 3-Kms away from the bus-stand
Timings : 10-AM to 6-PM on all days of the week.
Entry Fee: Free
