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Kodaikanal Local & Sightseeing Tour Package

The Princess of Hill Stations at an easy pace, from the station to the lake.

  • 3 Days / 2 Nights
  • Kodai Road railway station or Madurai
  • Families · Couples
  • Private AC cab

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The Kodaikanal local sightseeing package is 3 days 2 nights with pickup from Kodai Road railway station (about 80 km, 2.5–3 hours) or Madurai (about 120 km). It covers Kodai lake, Coaker's Walk, Bryant Park, Pillar Rocks, the Guna Caves viewpoint, Pine Forest, Bear Shola and Silver Cascade falls, plus an optional village drive to Poombarai. Private cab, 2 nights' stay, breakfast and dinner included.

Duration
3 Days / 2 Nights
Starts
Kodai Road railway station or Madurai (airport/Junction)
Ends
Same point
Best time
September–June
Stay
2 nights in Kodaikanal
Meals
Breakfast and dinner

Highlights

5 highlights
  • Kodai lake — boating and the 5 km lakeside loop
  • Coaker's Walk, Bryant Park and Pillar Rocks
  • Pine Forest and the Guna Caves viewpoint
  • Silver Cascade and Bear Shola falls
  • Optional Poombarai terraced village and Mannavanur
3 Days / 2 Nights

Day-by-day itinerary

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  1. Boating on Kodaikanal LakeDay 1

    Day 1

    Kodai Road / Madurai → Silver Cascade → Kodaikanal lake

    • ~80 km from Kodai Road · ~120 km from Madurai
    • Kodaikanal
    • Dinner

    Pickup at the station or airport. Silver Cascade falls on the ghat road, check-in, and an evening on the lake — boating or a walk along the 5 km loop.

    • Silver Cascade Falls
    • Kodai Lake
  2. Pillar Rocks in KodaikanalDay 2

    Day 2

    Kodaikanal sightseeing loop

    • ~45 km local
    • Kodaikanal
    • Breakfast, dinner

    Coaker's Walk early (before the clouds roll in), Bryant Park, Bear Shola falls (seasonal), then the forest loop: Pine Forest, Guna Caves viewpoint, Pillar Rocks, Green Valley view and Moir Point.

    • Coaker's Walk
    • Bryant Park
    • Bear Shola Falls
    • Pine Forest
    • Guna Caves viewpoint
    • Pillar Rocks
    • Green Valley View
  3. Terraced village in the Kodaikanal hillsDay 3

    Day 3

    Poombarai village (optional) → descent

    • ~40 km optional + descent
    • Drop
    • Breakfast

    Early risers can drive to the Poombarai terraced-farm viewpoint and the Kuzhanthai Velappar temple. Then down to Kodai Road or Madurai for your onward journey.

    • Poombarai village
    • Kuzhanthai Velappar Temple

What's included

What's included

  • Private AC vehicle with an experienced hill driver for the entire trip
  • Pickup and drop at your chosen point (home, hotel, railway station, bus stand or airport within the start city)
  • Hotel, homestay or resort stay in the category you choose (twin/triple sharing)
  • Daily breakfast and dinner
  • Fuel, driver bata, toll, parking and inter-state permit
  • WhatsApp support before and during the trip

Not included

  • Entry tickets, forest safaris, boating and camera fees
  • Lunch, snacks and meals not mentioned
  • Personal expenses, tips and anything not listed under inclusions
  • Extra costs caused by landslides, road closures or forest-department restrictions
  • Boating, park and forest-area tickets
  • Berijam lake forest permit (limited daily vehicles)

Good to know

  • Berijam lake requires a forest permit issued in limited numbers — ask us to try, but it is not guaranteed.
  • The Guna Caves themselves are closed to visitors; you see them from a fenced viewpoint.
Pillar Rocks in Kodaikanal
Terraced village in the Kodaikanal hills
Kodaikanal town with church spire
View over the Kodaikanal hills and villages
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What travellers say

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I am sincerely thank you for the wonderful hospitality you showed my family during our recent pongal leave trip to Valparai. We truly appreciated the deep knowledge and details you shared with us about the forest and nature. Because of you, we felt like family throughout the journey, and my entire family enjoyed the experience immensely. I will strongly recommend Mahesh Travels to anyone without a second thought. It was a trip we will cherish for a lifetime. Thank you so much again for everything Brother. That goodbye felt like leaving a family member behind. It was truly a pleasure spending time together.
PSPriya SGoogle review · Jan 2026
"Just returned from a beautiful 3-day, 2-night trip to Valparai. A huge thank you to Mr. Mahesh sir for organizing everything perfectly. From the moment we started, everything was well-planned and stress-free. ​He was not just a travel agent or driver; we felt him like our family member. and specially that elephant crossing scene was awesome and mesmerizing, unforgettable moments in my life.He ensured our safety, showed us the best local spots, your patient and caring throughout the journey. If you are looking for someone trustworthy who treats you with genuine care, that's the person we recommend Mr.Mahesh Thank you, sir, for the memories!" ​My family and I truly enjoyed every moment. More than the sightseeing, we appreciated your company and care. We felt very safe and comfortable with you. We will definitely recommend you to our friends. ​
VJVaishali JeevaGoogle review · Jan 2026
Booked 5 days 4 nights tour package with family of 6 persons and 2 kids from Chennai.Family and enjoyed the beautiful sightseeings of valparai parambikulam athirapally falls.special mention they given a very good stay for 4 nights with breathtaking views and parambikulam stay arranged by Mahesh sir was highly appreciated.As Mahesh sir was a naturalist with him as a cab driver for our 5 days trip was very informative and we doesn't see a person with tons of knowledge in wildlife and local insights. We enjoyed many wildlife spottings elephant,leopard,sloth bear,wild dogs,great Indian guar,lion tailed macaque,giant squirrel, and many birds etc in this tour with help of Mahesh.He is very good guide and good friend I had got from valparai. Food provided in the package was very excellent and home made local stuff.Special mention on time food was delivered to room.Non veg was very tasty as we paid that belongs to our request. We enjoyed local cusines,bamboo rafting,tribal dance,tribal people visit, with help of Mahesh and stay given inside the forest was highly recommend by this travels. We covered all places and tour was very customer friendly.Punctual on time pick up drop feels we are very safe.As with family Mahesh sir driving skills was out of box in hills journey, Vehicle given by them was Innova very clean and excellent maintenance with service records feels very safe to drive for 5 days. Excellent service, customer service was their top notched.will share their contacts to all my family and friends.
MWMunish WaranGoogle review · Dec 2025

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How far is Kodaikanal from Kodai Road station?

About 80 km — 2.5 to 3 hours via Batlagundu and the Kodai ghat road.

Is 2 nights enough for Kodaikanal?

Yes for the main sights. Add a night for Mannavanur and Berijam. See how many days for Kodaikanal.

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