Discover Kodaikanal's 7 Gems with escape2explore

If Hills had dreams of making an abode, it would be near the Princess of Hill Stations, Kodaikanal. Known as one of the pristine and primitive hill stations of South India, it houses some of the unique destinations for romantic, family, or solo gatherings.

The hill country Kodaikanal is not commercialized like Ooty, which makes it even more alluring to all nature lovers. Situated at about 7,000 ft, the place has everything a tourist would like to visit, from excellent lakes, beautiful rock formations, enchanting waterfalls, dense Western Ghats jungle, and deep canals to famous temples and ancient caves. We are highlighting seven such destinations to increase your curiosity about taking a trip to this magical place.

Pillar Rocks

This one-of-a-kind viewpoint is always rushed in crowds as the best picnic place. Located 7 km from Kodaikanal Bus Station, Pillar Rocks has three gigantic boulders that stand 400 ft. high from the ground. The place features a picture-perfect spot with a surreal view of magnificent cloudy mountains and thick vegetation fields. It’s exquisite!

Devil’s Kitchen

Known initially as Guna Cave, the tourist place stands tall between the Green Valley View and Pillar Rocks. This large, dark, and ancient cave has a deep cleft that resembles a small gutter, which opens the way to the most dangerous deep fall; hence, the name is Devil’s Kitchen.

The cave is quite famous and often filled with a small number of tourists, so, no chance of a 127-hour movie experience.

Kodai Lake

Right in the middle of the city, a star-shaped artificial lake spanned across 60 acres of area. The place is well-maintained, with ample park space and many opportunities to try out various adventure activities like boating, horse riding, cycling, and angling.

As soon as any enthusiastic tourist enters Kodaikanal, Kodai Lake’s scintillating view is the first and foremost impression they will register in their memory.

Dolphin’s Nose

Imagine yourself standing on a flat rock protruding over a nervous height of 6,600 ft, and all you can see is the boundless sky with a breathtaking view of the big landscape and several waterfall spots to observe. This is Dolphin’s Nose Point for you.

The journey to this scenic place is a little tricky, particularly the last kilometer of the trek after the Pambar Bridge. But that’s what makes this spot the most desirable one. This hilltop is also one of Kodaikanal's best sunrise and sunset points.

Kodai-Palani Trek

If you can witness the majestic sceneries of Kodaikanal with lifelike senses, you must tiptoe to the trekking passage at the top of Palani Hills. Situated at an altitude of 7,000 ft., this Rolling Hills houses Lord Muruga and hence is known as one of the famous pilgrimage sites in Tamil Nadu.

The walkers will take away the beautiful view of green landscapes, coffee plantations, giant oak trees, and most beautiful waterfalls, which will make you remember the chapters of ancient times. Kodai-Palani Trek is the rarest trekking in India.

Kurunji Temple

Regarding the pilgrimage site, Kurunji Temple emerges as a spiritual stop for passengers of any long life. The temple is dedicated to Lord Murugu, famous as the Lord of the Hills. The place also provides a splendid view of innocent villages, Palani Hills, Northern plains, and carrot plantations on the terraced slopes. Kurunji Temple also produces a purple flower, Kurunji Flowers, which blooms once every 12 years. You can visualize the purple on the green mountain during this flower season.

Pambar Falls

Remember the famous Liril Soap ad with Preity Zinta as a face? Pambar Falls received fame and is often called Liril Falls. You walk along the steep precipitous path followed by the zig-zag living stream, which cascades over the natural stairs rocks create. It brought another lovely name for this fantastic fall – Grand Cascade.

The green flora and fauna surround the area, and while wandering here, you can easily spot the many birds chirping and butterflies.

As it comes down to vacation planning, Kodaikanal has everything that an average individual likes to visit. So, turn your kitchen stove off, list everywhere in Kodaikanal you want to go, and hit the road singing for a fantastic time.

For a thrilling time, you can book one of our best Kodaikanal Tour Packages, such as Pillar Rocks Camping or Palani Hills Visit. Our friendly team guides throughout the trip with all the technical and commuter support.

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