Sabari’s guidebook to Kodaikanal

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Sabari’s guidebook to Kodaikanal

Sightseeing

This is a must see for everyone visiting Kodai. There are loads of activities to do around the lake. Eg. Boating, Rowing, Cycling, Horse riding and Cycling. Most of the small shopping row of shops are around the lake which will enable you to home made chocolates, souvenirs and various other gifts
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Kodaikanal Lake
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This is a must see for everyone visiting Kodai. There are loads of activities to do around the lake. Eg. Boating, Rowing, Cycling, Horse riding and Cycling. Most of the small shopping row of shops are around the lake which will enable you to home made chocolates, souvenirs and various other gifts
A great place for morning and evening walks. The entire stretch is well paved providing mesmerising views of the mountains and valley
Coakers Walk
A great place for morning and evening walks. The entire stretch is well paved providing mesmerising views of the mountains and valley
A great place for rose lovers. This park has a wide varieties of roses from across the world.
Rose Garden
A great place for rose lovers. This park has a wide varieties of roses from across the world.
Provides great views of the Kodaikanal lake. Great place to take pics
Upper Lake View Point
Provides great views of the Kodaikanal lake. Great place to take pics

Sightseeing

The most predominant park in Kodai which is very adjacent to the lake. The horticulture department normally conducts flower show displaying a wide range of seasonal flowers kodai can offer. The flower festival normally happens in the last week of May each year/
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Parque Bryant
Lower Shola Road
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The most predominant park in Kodai which is very adjacent to the lake. The horticulture department normally conducts flower show displaying a wide range of seasonal flowers kodai can offer. The flower festival normally happens in the last week of May each year/
Its the 1st stop in the 10 mile tourist loop. Provides great views of the valley but most times covered my mist.
Punto Moir
Ten Mile Round
Its the 1st stop in the 10 mile tourist loop. Provides great views of the valley but most times covered my mist.
One of the most visited places in Kodai. This places gets its name from the famous Kamalhasan movie called "Guna". Most of the movie was shot in this cave.
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Cueva Guna
Pillar Rocks Road
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One of the most visited places in Kodai. This places gets its name from the famous Kamalhasan movie called "Guna". Most of the movie was shot in this cave.
A must stop place offering great views in the 10 mile loop.
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Rocas del Pilar
Pillar Rocks Road
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A must stop place offering great views in the 10 mile loop.
Another must visit place in the 10 mile loop road. Previously used to be called Suicide Point of Kodaikanal
Mirador del Valle Verde
Another must visit place in the 10 mile loop road. Previously used to be called Suicide Point of Kodaikanal
Another major attraction providing good photo taking opportunities. This place derives its name from the 90's famous Liril Soap television ad.
Cascadas de Liril
Golf Links Road
Another major attraction providing good photo taking opportunities. This place derives its name from the 90's famous Liril Soap television ad.
You will need to trek about 2 kms in a very rocky, unpaved road from Vattakanal to see this point. This attraction is not recommended for aged people and its demands great fitness to do this trek. Most loved by the youth.
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Nariz de Delfín
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You will need to trek about 2 kms in a very rocky, unpaved road from Vattakanal to see this point. This attraction is not recommended for aged people and its demands great fitness to do this trek. Most loved by the youth.
Another must see place in the 10 mile loop road. Offers horse riding in the pine woods and gives great photo opportunities.
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Bosque de Pinos
Lake Road
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Another must see place in the 10 mile loop road. Offers horse riding in the pine woods and gives great photo opportunities.
This is another terraced farming village similar to Vilpatti offering scenic views. You will need to travel about 16 kms from the Kodaikanal lake to see this village.
Poombarai
This is another terraced farming village similar to Vilpatti offering scenic views. You will need to travel about 16 kms from the Kodaikanal lake to see this village.
Another remote village from Kodaikanal offering excellent scenic views. It also has its own lake where you can go boating.
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Mannavanur
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Another remote village from Kodaikanal offering excellent scenic views. It also has its own lake where you can go boating.
This is the remote most forest lake in Kodai. You will need to take a forest permit for your car the day before you visit this lake. Alternatively, the forest department ferries small 15 seater vans from Moir Point during the day to visit Berijam lake and other tourist points inside the Forest reserve area. A must see if you are a nature lover. Don't forget to apply for a forest permit a day before from the forest office located in Kodaikanal town
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Berijam Lake
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This is the remote most forest lake in Kodai. You will need to take a forest permit for your car the day before you visit this lake. Alternatively, the forest department ferries small 15 seater vans from Moir Point during the day to visit Berijam lake and other tourist points inside the Forest reserve area. A must see if you are a nature lover. Don't forget to apply for a forest permit a day before from the forest office located in Kodaikanal town

Food scene

The hippy part of Kodaikanal. Very famously occupied by Israeli tourists. The village also offers small eating shacks offering various Mediterranean cuisines. This is also the gateway to visit the famous Dolphins Nose point.
Vattakanal
The hippy part of Kodaikanal. Very famously occupied by Israeli tourists. The village also offers small eating shacks offering various Mediterranean cuisines. This is also the gateway to visit the famous Dolphins Nose point.
This is the famous cafe visited by the youth that offers various Mediterranean cuisine. This is located in Vattakanal.
Altaf's Cafe
Dolphin Nose Road
This is the famous cafe visited by the youth that offers various Mediterranean cuisine. This is located in Vattakanal.

Neighbourhoods

This is our neighbourhood. The famous Kurunji Andavar temple is located here. This temple can be seen right across from our property. Also Vilpatti is a terraced farming village, predominately growing vegetables like Carrot, Beans, Potato and Garlic.
Vilpatti
This is our neighbourhood. The famous Kurunji Andavar temple is located here. This temple can be seen right across from our property. Also Vilpatti is a terraced farming village, predominately growing vegetables like Carrot, Beans, Potato and Garlic.
Our nearest place to get all our groceries. This place is about 3 km from our place where you normally do all the shopping.
Naidupuram
Our nearest place to get all our groceries. This place is about 3 km from our place where you normally do all the shopping.

Consejos sobre la ciudad

Cómo moverse

Self drive by car or taxis are the easiest way to get around

Bike rental is not available in Kodai as its a hilly terrain. The most used means of transport is car. Its fairly easy to rent a taxi to take you in and around kodai
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Flower Show during the Kodai season in May

The Flower show is normally run by the horticulture department each year in the month of May.
Costumbres y cultura

Place your banana leaf in the bin in small eateries

Food is mostly served in banana leaf in most of the eateries. Most of the medium and small eateries in Kodaikanal will expect you to take out your banana leaf after you have eaten and put in the bin provided. Its a local in Kodai to bin your leaf after the meal. Most touristy big hotels don't have this custom though.
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Get your veggies and groceries in Sunday Farmers Market

There is a farmers market on each Sunday in Seven Road Junction adjacent to the lake. Almost all surrounding villages visit this market to make their weekly purchase. This market itself is great tourist attraction providing you good photo opportunities of local people and culture. Plus you can do your entire shopping here.
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Make sure to pack a jumper or sweater

Temperature in Kodai most time ranges from 10 to 25 degree. The most hottest part of the day can be 25 degrees. Except for direct sunlight most places are cold so its recommended to wear a sweater of jumper
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Don't forget your Sun screen lotion

Kodai is fairly cold and you tend to be exposed to direct sunlight to feel warm. As the altitude in Kodai is very high you're more closer to the sun and continuous exposing of skin to sunlight causes sunburn and excessive tanning. So please apply Sun Screen protection SPF 25 and above to prevent tanning and sunburns
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Get a good pair of walking shoes

Most tourist attractions needs a bit of walking. Get a good pair of shoes with good grips if you plan to do treks around Kodai. There are small treks available around our property which is must visit if you love trekking.
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Campfire after Sunset

This is the best thing to do after sunset. Request the caretaker to set you up Campfire at our garden and enjoy the soothing heat in the cold weather. This is great time to have a couple of drinks and play music and relax. Be advised, the campfire is charged for each night. Speak to the host or caretaker to find about prices.