Kodaikanal Places to Visit: KODAIKANAL LAKE : If you are going in winter, go boating in the evening, as it’s an amazing experience to boat through fog settling on the lake. The lake is very near the bus stand. This is a star shaped lake and walking around it during the night is one of the best walking experience you can have in your life. Be cautious that there are lot of dogs around this lake and some places are extremely dark. Walk between 6 and 7 pm, then head back to your room.

Kodaikanal Places to Visit: BERIJAM LAKE : perhaps the most pristine of the three lakes in Kodai. This is a plastic free zone and it is beautiful and serene. The lake lies within a reserved forest region. You need to get permission to visit this lake. Permissions need to be obtained on the morning of the intended day of visit from the forest office. Usually the person who arranges the vehicle will arrange the permit. Moreover, in peak season, a limited number of vehicles are allowed in per day. Since this lake is used for providing drinking water no water sports activity is permitted. The route to Berijam lake is more scenic than the lake itself..

Kodaikanal Places to Visit: CHETTIYAR PARK : a beautiful park with many coloured flowers and greenery. An area of reclining back at peace with nature. It is a pretty place for clicking pictures; and also have swings for kids.

BRYANT PARK : A must see. Its main entrance is on the road surrounding the lake and is a 10-minute walk from the entrance to the boat club. Nicely maintained and a huge park. Their flower shows during summer are very famous.

Kodaikanal Places to Visit: GREEN VALLEY VIEW / SUICIDE POINT : has a more than 5000 ft steep drop from this point. The monkeys are a good attraction at this point. Renamed Green Valley View, apparently to prevent people from being lured to commit suicide. * Pillar Rocks – huge steep cliffs. Watch out for the cross at the top of the mountain hoisted by an English adventure enthusiast.

Kodaikanal Places to Visit: GUNA CAVE : a cave which became very famous after the movie GUNA. Very steep and risky to get in. The public may not be allowed to enter this cave nowadays, though it’s a very good place to take pics. But if you are not a professional spelunker, a trip to this cave may be your last. Getting back will be problem as it’s very dark and there could be about a 90% chance of suffering a free fall.

Kodaikanal Places to Visit: SILVER CASCADE : it’s a nice waterfall on the road side from kodai road to kodai kanal, just before 4-5 kms from kodai kanal. The cold water flows and it’s really super to bathe in the cold water and travel in between the eucalyptus trees. If you are going to kodai kanal by private vehicle on the way, you can visit the place. Buy fresh carrots and some exotic veggies around here.

Kodaikanal Places to Visit: PINE FOREST: It’s on the way to the guna cave. A great view of long, pine trees. You can go a little deep into the forest and be surrounded with numerous pine trees one after the other. Opportunities for some interesting photo shoots available! You can also buy fresh carrots and plum and local fruits from there.

Kodaikanal Places to Visit: BOAT CLUB : In 1910, a new boat house was constructed. From May 1929, few tourists were only permitted to avail boat ride as temporary members.Then boat service was extended to the public and tourists in 1932. The tourists can avail boat services in the lake. T.T.D.C boats, Kodai boats, Carlton boats are available on hire for hours. Annual boat pageant is held in May every year as a part of Summer Festival Celebrations.

Kodaikanal Places to Visit: KURUNJI ANDAVAR TEMPLE : is at a distance of 3 Kms from the lake. This is a famous shrine dedicated to Lord Muruga. This temple is associated with the Kurinji flower which carpets the hill side and blooms once in 12 Years. ” Kurinji ” means ” Hilly Region ” in Tamil literature. ” Andavar ” means God. Hence Lord Muruga is referred as God of Hills here. From this temple, one can have a view of Palani and Vaigai Dam.

Kodaikanal Places to Visit – PILLAR ROCKS : Pillar Rocks, located at a distance of 8 km from the lake tower, is one of the famous tourist attractions. At this attraction, tourists can see three granite boulders that are standing vertically shoulder to shoulder. Measuring a height of around 400 ft from the ground, these pillars are known for offering bird’s eye view of the surrounding beautiful vistas. The chambers that are between the two pillars are also known as Devil’s Kitchen.

Kodaikanal Places to Visit – DOLPHIN’S NOSE: To reach Dolphins nose at a distance of 8 kms from the bus stand, one has to follow the route specified here.There is an old road after crossing Pambar Bridge near levinge stream. A rough curve rounds the hillside which leads to a point where a flat rock projects over an awful chesm of 6600 feet deep. This is Dolphins nose. On the way, beautiful views of plains and steepy rocky eascarpeints called rolling hills can be seen. The old village of vellagavi can be reached through the rugged bridle path.

MANNAVANUR LAKE: Undeniably the most serene place that you can visit on Kodaikanal tour, Mannavanur Lake is nothing less than a nature’s paradise. This lake, as the name suggest is located in Mannavanur village, which is around 34 km away from Kodaikanal.

This picturesque lake, can be seen as you drive down to the village. The view of lake amid the captivating meadows with majestic hills at some distance is worth capturing. The drive to the lake is equally enchanting with eucalyptus and pine trees surrounding the road on both the sides. As you pass across these trees, lush greenery with rich flora and fauna greets you at Mannavanur.

Kodaikanal Sightseeing Places – SHENBAGANUR MUSEUM: Located 5 kilometers away from Kodaikanal Bus Station, the Shenbaganur Museum of Kodaikanal houses an extensive collection of antique art and craft pieces from the region, making it a prominent attraction in Kodai.

As an integral part of the Sacred Heart College of Kodaikanal, this museum beautifully showcases the rich traditional heritage and cultural roots of the area. It serves as a treasure trove of traditional artifacts from Kodaikanal, and its central location ensures easy accessibility from any part of the city. One of the remarkable features of the Shenbaganur Museum is its impressive assortment of rare and endangered bird species and exquisite flowers, creating a captivating experience for visitors.