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Kodaikanal

A lake in the clouds, quiet pine forests and long, slow evenings.

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Why go

Why Kodaikanal is worth the journey.

  1. 01

    The star-shaped lake is best walked at dawn, before the boats come out.

  2. 02

    Pillar Rocks, Coaker's Walk and the pine forests give you views without long hikes.

  3. 03

    It is quieter than most hill stations, which is exactly the point.

Best time
April to June, and September to October
Mist can hide the views in the monsoon, which some travellers prefer.
From Chennai
9 hours by road
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A closer look

Kodaikanal, drawn from memory.

  • The lake at first light
  • Pillar Rocks in cloud
  • Terraced slopes on the way up

Packages

Ways to see Kodaikanal.

  • Green mountains under white clouds on the way to Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu
    • Hills
    • Family
    4 days · 3 nights

    Kodaikanal Lake and Mist

    Pine forests, a star-shaped lake and a family pace.

    ₹16,400per person

Nearby

Pair it with.

  • A small hill town under a blue and cloudy sky, Ooty, Tamil Nadu
    • Hills
    • Weekend
    • Honeymoon

    Ooty

    Cool mornings, eucalyptus air and a toy train that takes its time.

    Best: March to June

  • Winding paths through tea gardens seen from above, Munnar, Kerala
    • Hills
    • Honeymoon
    • Wildlife

    Munnar

    Tea hills rolling to the horizon, and a cardamom scent on the breeze.

    Best: September to March

  • A tall gopuram tower of the Meenakshi Amman Temple, Madurai, Tamil Nadu
    • Heritage
    • Weekend

    Madurai

    A temple city that never quite sleeps, and the best breakfasts in the south.

    Best: October to March

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