Kodaikanal & Surroundings Tour — 3 Days
Beyond the Kodai postcard — the classic lake and viewpoints, plus the terraced village of Poombarai, Mannavanur's meadows and lake, and Palani's hill temple on the way down.
- Duration
- 3D / 2N
- From
- ₹12,800
- Best season
- April to June & September to October
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What you'll experience
- Kodai Lake, Coaker's Walk & Pillar Rocks
- Poombarai village viewpoint & terraced farms
- Mannavanur Lake and sheep-farm meadows
- Palani Murugan hill temple on the descent
Your itinerary
- D1
Madurai to Kodaikanal
Climb from Madurai via Batlagundu with a stop at Silver Cascade Falls, then ease into Kodai — cycle or boat on Kodai Lake, stroll Coaker's Walk at sunset and Bryant Park.
Silver Cascade Falls Kodai Lake Coaker's Walk Bryant Park - D2
Upper Kodai & the villages beyond
Pillar Rocks, Guna Cave, Pine Forest and Moir Point in the morning, then the quieter road beyond — the terraced hillside village of Poombarai and the meadows and lake at Mannavanur, where the crowds don't reach.
Pillar Rocks Guna Cave Pine Forest Poombarai Mannavanur Lake - D3
Vattakanal & Palani descent
An early walk to Vattakanal and Dolphin's Nose for the valley views, then descend the ghat and stop at Palani for darshan at the Murugan hill temple before your Madurai or Dindigul drop.
Vattakanal Dolphin's Nose Palani Murugan Temple
Inclusions
- SUV for hill roads
- Driver bata & night halts
- Toll & parking
- Fuel
Not included
- Accommodation
- Boating, winch & entry tickets
- Meals
Kodaikanal & Surroundings — FAQs
How far are Poombarai and Mannavanur from Kodaikanal town?
Poombarai is about 18 km and Mannavanur about 35 km from Kodai lake, on the same scenic road past Moir Point. The round trip with stops takes half a day — it's the least-crowded, most photogenic part of the tour.
Can we skip Palani and stay longer in Kodaikanal?
Of course — the itinerary is yours. Many families swap the Palani stop for a slower morning at Vattakanal; the fixed fare doesn't change for stops within the same route.
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