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Anamalais + Palani Hills

Valparai Kodaikanal Tour Package

Tea estates and waterfalls, then the lakes and pine forests of Kodaikanal.

  • 5 Days / 4 Nights
  • Coimbatore or Pollachi
  • Families · Couples
  • Private AC cab

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The Valparai Kodaikanal tour package spends 2 nights in Valparai and 2 nights in Kodaikanal, connected by a roughly 6-hour drive via Pollachi, Udumalpet, Palani and the Palani ghat road. It starts in Coimbatore or Pollachi and ends in Madurai, Kodai Road or Coimbatore, covering Kodai lake, Coaker's Walk, Pillar Rocks, Guna Caves viewpoint and pine forests.

Duration
5 Days / 4 Nights
Starts
Coimbatore or Pollachi
Ends
Madurai, Kodai Road or Coimbatore
Best time
September–June
Stay
2 nights Valparai + 2 nights Kodaikanal
Meals
Breakfast and dinner

Highlights

4 highlights
  • Valparai tea plateau and hairpin bends
  • Palani temple en route (optional)
  • Kodai lake, Coaker's Walk, Bryant Park, Pillar Rocks
  • Pine forest and Guna Caves viewpoint
5 Days / 4 Nights

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  1. Valley lake view in the Palani HillsDay 3

    Day 3

    Valparai → Pollachi → Udumalpet → Palani → Kodaikanal

    • ~190 km · about 6 h (+ Palani stop)
    • Kodaikanal
    • Breakfast, dinner

    Descend to Pollachi and cross to Palani via Udumalpet. Devotees can stop for the Palani temple. Then the Palani ghat road climbs to Kodaikanal — arrive by evening for a stroll by the lake.

    • Palani Murugan temple (optional)
    • Kodaikanal Lake
  2. Pillar Rocks in KodaikanalDay 4

    Day 4

    Kodaikanal sightseeing

    • ~40 km local
    • Kodaikanal
    • Breakfast, dinner

    Coaker's Walk in the morning, Bryant Park, Pillar Rocks, the Guna Caves viewpoint, Pine Forest and Moir Point; lake boating in the evening.

    • Coaker's Walk
    • Pillar Rocks
    • Pine Forest
    • Kodai Lake boating
  3. Terraced village in the Kodaikanal hillsDay 5

    Day 5

    Kodaikanal → Madurai / Kodai Road / Coimbatore

    • ~120 km to Madurai (3.5 h) · ~175 km to Coimbatore (5 h)
    • Drop
    • Breakfast

    Silver Cascade falls on the way down; drop at Madurai airport or station, Kodai Road station, or back in Coimbatore.

    • Silver Cascade falls

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)
  • Breakfast and dinner (vegetarian; non-veg on request at extra cost)
  • Fuel, driver bata, toll, parking and inter-state permit
  • Local route guidance from our naturalist-led team
  • 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

Good to know

  • Berijam lake needs a forest permit with limited daily vehicles — we try to get one for day 4 but cannot guarantee it.
Pillar Rocks in Kodaikanal
Tea estates around a reservoir in Valparai, Anamalai Hills
Valley lake view in the Palani Hills
Terraced village in the Kodaikanal hills
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What travellers say

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431 Google reviews

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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 Valparai?

About 190 km via Pollachi, Udumalpet and Palani — roughly 6 hours including the Palani ghat.

Valparai or Kodaikanal — which is better?

Kodaikanal has a lake town and many sights; Valparai is greener and quieter. Read Valparai vs Kodaikanal.

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