Brief information about kodai:


A verdant oasis is what the quaint hill station of Kodaikanal or Kodai as it is more popularly known is all about. This hill station situated at an altitude of about 2,133 meters high in the Palani Hills, is often referred to as the Princess of the Hill stations and one needs to make a trip down there to realize why is it so. The reason being that unlike other hill stations like Shimla, Ooty, Mussoorie etc. where the adverse effects of tourism is now becoming evident, Kodaikanal still retains its charm in its pristine surroundings, lush landscape, amazing scenery and yes the foamy mist.

Kodaikanal is among the few hill stations in India that were not developed by the British. It was set up as a sanatorium in 1845 by the American Madura Mission. The starfish-shaped lake is the nerve centre of the hill station. You may see honeymooners here taking the customary boat-ride. Another highlight of Kodaikanal is the Kurinji flower (Strobilanthus Kunthanus) that blooms around December once in 12 years. The flower offers a sea blue look to the valley when in bloom. It is because of the Kurinji flower, the hills are known as Nilgiris. The Kurinji flower is expected to bloom in 2018.

Kodaikanal is also a lovely place for trekking enthusiasts. It offers several scenic trekking trails. The most common being a walk along the stream which goes to dolphin nose. One can also trek up to Perumalmalai, which is the tallest mountain in the area. Kodai tourist office offers a trekking guide and one can also find information about possible trekking routes and difficulty levels. 

Kodaikanal has a good number of hotels, which caters to all budgets. There are a host of options to eat out in the city. Most of the eating joints in Kodaikanal serve multi-cuisine food, from Tibetan to Chinese, and South Indian.

 

Package Day Description


Day1: Coimbatore-Kodaikanal

Arrival at Coimbatore airport/railway station. Then proceed to Kodaikanal. Enjoy the driver to Kodai passing through Palani hills.


The route will offer you some of the most beautiful vistas you would have ever witnessed. From Palladam to Palani, your eyes will encounter vast expanses of grasslands and pastures. It is a beautiful palette of green wherever you look. Banana plantations, palm and coconut trees and occasional sunflower fields dot the scenery. After Udumalaipettai you can feast your eyes upon the majestic view of hundreds of windmills standing white and proud against the backdrop of green fields and blue mountains. They greet you like sentries on either side of the road as you drive past. It is truly a view to cherish.

As soon as you reach Palani, the view changes to forests of tall conifers and the temperature drops considerably. You can take a break here. As you pull in towards Palani, look around you. On your right, you will see a huge hill with an impressive structure on top. It is the beautiful Murugan Temple. If it interests you, you can stop over on your way back for a look-see. The scenery shifts as you begin you ascent from Palani towards Kodaikanal. You will be greeted by a valley which has more shades of green than you can imagine and a huge lake with a surface like a mirror. If you are lucky, it will drizzle and the whole view would have a veil of mist. If you are a nature photographer, it will be many hours before you actually finish the drive and enter Kodaikanal. Just as you touch the border of the town, you are greeted by a huge waterfall which you can almost touch and see up close. It is the Silver Cascade.


Check in to the hotel. Evening at leisure. Over night stay at hotel.


Day2: Kodaikanal  


After Morning breakfast proceed for half day local tour of Kodaikanal, covering Bryant Park, Coaker's walk, Pillar Rock and Suicide point. Evening visit Kodai Lake. Kodai lake is a man-made star shaped lake, which spreads out over sixty acres. Evening return back to hotel and over night stay at hotel.


Day3: Kodaikanal-Mannavanur Lake

Mannavanur is a beautiful landscape, situated at a distance about 35km from kodaikanal, which is surrounded by grasslands. The Mannavanur Lake is the heart of the place, which could be sighted as soon we enter the huge landscape route. It’s a wonderful view of grass mounds across the valley and water as its center of attraction and surrounded by hills, and little blue sky gives way to picturesque shots. Mannavanur is also a village, mainly depends on terrace farming and agriculture alike Poombarai and holds a sheep research center. And mannavanur is also called as Bison valley.

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Plan 2: You may check out from Kodai Kanal and Proceed to Elephant Valley resort which is located approximatey 20 km from Kodaikanal. This is an eco tourism resort situated purely in the midst of the Valley. The views are stunning from this resort. They also have activities like trekking , Horse riding which can be memorable. However since it is located little far off food options at this resort are limited. If you are a nature lover then theer is every chance you might like this option.

Day 4- Kodaikanal- Coimbatore

Morning after breakfast check out hotel and proceed to Coimbatore airport/railway station for onward journey.

Note: We can also guide you and help you in processing your bookings to Coimbatore from the point of your origin