Day-by-Day Itinerary
Night Departure & Kodai Lake Circuit
Night departure from Chennai/Coimbatore. Arrive Kodaikanal (~8 hrs). Morning: Check-in. Freshen up. Breakfast. Forenoon: Kodaikanal Lake — the star-shaped lake at the heart of Kodai. Cycle or boat around the 5 km circumference. Coaker's Walk — a 1 km paved path on the cliff edge with spectacular views of the plains (clear days only). Afternoon: Pillar Rocks — three massive granite pillars rising 122 metres out of the earth, surrounded by dense shola forest. Green Valley View (Suicide Point) — dramatic cliff-edge viewpoint over the valley below. Bryant Park — botanical garden with exotic trees and flowering plants. Evening: Stroll through Kodai bazaar — buy homemade chocolates, eucalyptus products. Dinner. Overnight Kodaikanal.
Pine Forest, Berijam Lake & Waterfalls
Morning: Breakfast. Drive through the magnificent Pine Forest — the tall silver oaks and pines create cathedral-like pathways. Photography paradise. Forenoon: Drive to Berijam Lake (25 km from town, permit required) — a pristine reservoir inside the Palani Hills forest reserve. Serene, unspoiled, barely touched by tourism. Spot bison, deer and rare birds. Afternoon: Fairy Falls — charming small waterfall accessible by a forest walk. Dolphin's Nose — a flat rock jutting out over the valley, with a 1,000 ft drop below. Echo Rock — natural acoustic wonder. Evening: Solar Observatory at Periakulam Road — India's oldest observatories. Dinner. Overnight Kodaikanal.
Silver Cascade & Return Journey
Morning: Breakfast. Visit Silver Cascade Falls (also called Silver Cascade Waterfall) — 55 metres of cascading water, visible from the road. Pambar Falls nearby (seasonal). Final walk through Kodai Lake. Late morning: Shopping for Kodai chocolates, homemade wine, mountain herbs. Check-out. Begin return journey. Stop at Palani Murugan Temple (optional darshan en route — 80 km from Kodai). Arrive home city by late evening/night.
Included
- AC transport (return)
- 2 nights hotel accommodation
- Berijam Lake forest permit
- Breakfast (Day 2 & 3) + Dinner (Day 1 & 2)
- All sightseeing by vehicle
- Trip leader
Not Included
- Cycling/boating at Kodai Lake
- Bryant Park entry
- Lunch on all days
- Personal shopping