Best Time To Visit
Kodaikanal in Summer- The summer season is considered to be the best time to visit
Kodaikanal when the temperature remains between 36 C to 20 C from March to June, making it more convenient
to explore numerous major attractions and indulge in adventurous activities like trekking, hiking, camping,
etc.
Kodaikanal in Monsoon-- If you love to get drenched in rain, then July to September is the
perfect time to visit Kodaikanal, blooming in its green rolling hills covered in a thick mist and a blanket
of clouds. The monsoon season is an ideal time for photographers to capture the enchanting natural beauty of
the town.
Kodaikanal in Winter-The winter season is a pleasant cold time for Kodaikanal from
November till February with a decent during December and January when the temperature remains between 8 C to
30 C. it is also the time when the place celebrates Tea & Tourism Festival.
How To Reach
By Air- The nearest airport is Madurai Airport about 120 km away from Kodaikanal,
connected to some major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Chennai. The other closest
airports are Trichy (150 km) and Coimbatore Airport (175 km).
By Train-The closest railway station is Kodai Road, about 80 km away from Kodaikanal.
Another major railway station is Coimbatore Railway Station located about 170 km away from your destination.
By Road-Leave your hectic life and unwind your mood on a scenic road trip to Kodaikanal
via two routes, either Palani or Vathalagundu, and both are well-constructed and connected to major cities
like Madurai and Trichy.
Major Tourist Attractions
Kodai Lake-Surrounded by the Palani Hills is the perfect place to visit and amaze with
the man-made, star-shaped lake.
Bear Shola Falls-Witness the exotic species of flora and fauna and bears by the water,
making it the best thing to do in Kodaikanal.
Coakers Walk-One of the top sights in Kodaikanal offering incredible views of lush
green mountains and fainted waterfalls.
Poombarai-One of the famous places to visit in Kodaikanal to watch the garlic
cultivation, the 3000-year-old Kuzhanthai Temple, and the scenic Berijam Lake.
Bryant Park-The most famous place for a family picnic, and gardening places in
Kodaikanal for its well-planted Green Roses.
Vattakanal Waterfall-One of the best places to catch the enchanting sunset and eat some
delicious delicacies sold by the locales.
Guna Cave- Another spiritual place in Kodaikanal where it is believed that Mahabharata
Pandavas cooked their meal, hence Also known as Devil’s Kitchen. The 90’s Bollywood movie ‘Guna’ was also
shot here.
Subramanyam Temple- Visit a 3000-years-old temple dedicated to Lord Kartikeya, situated
in Sivagiri in Kodaikanal.
Fairy Falls- Visit one of the major attractions in Kodaikanal from July to September
and catch the mesmerizing confluence of Pamber and Vaigai Rivers.
Thrilling Activities To Do
River Rafting-One of the popular off-beat activities to do in Kodaikanal for all
adventure lovers on the Kodai River.
Paragliding-One of the favorite thrilling activities to do in Kodaikanal is to get the
180-degree views of the entire valley when soaring high over Pear Orchards.
Ziplining-Another fun and exciting adventure thing to do in Kodaikanal to make your
trip memorable.
Camping and Trekking-Embark on a refreshing trek to Pambar Falls, Canopy Hill, Green
View Valley, Kurangani Hills, Dolphin’s Nose, camping at Pear Orchard, and so on for breathtaking natural
views.
ATV Bike Ride-Get on a rugged and most-loved activity- an ATV bike ride in Kodaikanal.
Stiff Climbing-- Get the thrilling experience of climbing a flat rock in Dolphin’s Nose
and Vellagavi village.
Indulge in Major Festivals-Engage in the several major festivals celebrated by all such
as Pongal, Tourism Festival, Natyanjali Festival, and more.
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