Kodaikanal Trip: Explore All The Hidden Gems In One Day!

Written By

Gopika VC

Kodaikanal, is a popular tourist destination in India and a heaven on Earth. "Princess of Hill Stations" offers a refreshing and stunning scenery and exciting activities.

Kodaikanal lake is situated at Dindigul district of Tamilnadu. It's a man made lake, also known as Kodai lake.

Kodaikanal Lake

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Clear skies, rugged landscape, and plummeting valleys are everywhere. Visiting Dolphin's Nose is one of the top things to do in Kodaikanal.

Dolphins Nose

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The lush valley below makes this a top Kodaikanal tourist spot. You can see the sunrise and sunset in the city, proving you're in the 'princesses of hills'

Silent Valley View Point

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Green Valley View, formerly Suicide point, offers a beautiful view of plains, valleys, and hills. Vaigai Dam's view is unforgettable.

Green Valley View

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These rocks tell a timeless love story. These 400-foot-tall pillars bulge from the mountains, defining their shape.

Pillar Rocks

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This torrent is a monsoon attraction. Bear Shola Falls got its name from a folklore about a bear who frequented the area to drink water.

Bear Shola Falls

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You can have a 15-kilometer hike in the dense Western Ghat forest and spot Bison, wild goats, porcupines, etc.

Canopy Hill, Vattakanal

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The Indian Institute of Astrophysics owns and operates the Kodaikanal Solar Observatory, located at the southern extremity of the Palani Hills.

Kodaikanal Solar Observatory

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As it descends down a 180-foot-high cascade, the water looks silver. Clean, crystalline water from these falls will impress everyone.

Silver Cascade Falls

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The Pambar Falls, also known as the 'Grand Cascade,' are formed by the town reservoir flowing south and generating the Fairy Falls, which join the Vaigai River.

Pamber Falls

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On the outskirts of Kodaikanal, yet not far from the city, this lovely campsite is surrounded by natural beauties that offer adventure.

Camping Amidst Pear Orchard

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This is a popular Kodaikanal attraction. Spending hours there may make you feel like you're not on Earth.

Kodaikanal Pine Forest

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Lake View Point is a statuesque photographer's paradise. You can see Kodaikanal Lake from Lake View Point.

Lake View Point

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Kukkal Caves are made of granulite and charconite slabs. More than 30 families lived on the hilltop until the mid-1980s.

Kukkal Caves

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