Kodaikanal

A star-shaped lake, cliff-edge walks and pillar rocks in the Palani hills — over Idukki's high range, down the Kumily ghat to Theni and up to Tamil Nadu's cool retreat, with your own vehicle and driver.

Itinerary

• Day 1 · 6:00 AM — Pickup & drive to Kodaikanal
  From your door in Thodupuzha — about 270 km via Kattappana, Kumily, Theni and the Kodai ghat, roughly 10 hours with breaks. (Stay booked by you)
• Day 1 · evening — Kodai Lake
  A walk, a cycle or a boat round the star-shaped lake. (Boating paid direct)
• Day 2 · morning — Coaker's Walk & Bryant Park
  A cliff-edge path with views to the plains, then the gardens. (Entry own expense)
• Day 2 · afternoon — Pillar Rocks, pine forest & Guna Caves viewpoint
  Granite pillars, tall pines and the famous caves lookout. (Entry own expense)
• Day 3 — Drive home
  Leave after breakfast; back at your door in Thodupuzha by evening.

Good to know

• 🎫 Kodaikanal e-pass: Tourist vehicles need a Tamil Nadu e-pass for Kodaikanal — we apply for it. Plastic is restricted: carry refillable bottles.
• 🪪 Tamil Nadu entry: We cross into Tamil Nadu at Kumily; permit, border tax and green fee are billed at actual cost. We re-check entry rules before you travel.
• 🌫️ Viewpoints: Mist can hide Pillar Rocks and Coaker's Walk — mornings are usually clearer. We reorder stops for the best views.
• 🧥 A long, winding drive: About 10 hours each way over the Idukki hills and two ghats — carry motion-sickness tablets. Cool all year, cold at night — bring warm layers.

Included

• Private vehicle and driver for 3 days
• Kodaikanal sightseeing drives
• Driver bata and night allowances
• No waiting charges

Not included

• Your hotel
• Meals
• Entry and boating fees
• Permits, border tax, tolls, parking — at actuals

What to carry

• Warm jacket
• Photo ID
• Motion-sickness tablets
• Cash for entry fees

Cancellations follow our cancellation & refund policy.

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