Kodaikanal One Day Trip Plan
Are you planning a Kodaikanal one day trip?
Then you are in the right place; you need not worry about which places to visit in just one day. This article provides all the information you need to plan a one-day trip to Kodaikanal and discover the best places to visit in Kodaikanal in a day.
Kodaikanal is a pretty place on a hill where you can relax away from the busy city life. With its misty hills, lush forests, and beautiful lakes, Kodaikanal is a popular tourist destination that attracts visitors from all over the world. If you’re short on time but want to experience the best of Kodaikanal, then our one-day trip plan is just what you need.
Kodaikanal One Day Trip
There are many tourist places available in Kodaikanal to visit. It can be challenging to choose which ones to include in your one-day trip. This article aims to help you create a fantastic travel plan for your one-day trip to Kodaikanal.
To ensure a smooth start to your day, aim to reach Kodaikanal between 8.00 AM and 9.00 AM.
You have the option of traveling to Kodaikanal by
- Bike
- Car
- Bus
You can reach Kodaikanal via different routes. The main routes are
- Palani Ghat Road to Kodaikanal Route
- Kodai Ghat Road to Kodaikanal Route
If you are looking for alternative routes to the above two options and enjoy challenges, you can explore some other travel routes to Kodaikanal. These routes are a bit more challenging to drive, and you should have good driving skills.
- Thandikudi Route to Kodaikanal
- Adukkam Route to Kodaikanal
How do I pick the right route to go to Kodaikanal?
If you’re starting your journey from cities like Coimbatore, Palakkad, or Tiruppur, then the Palani to Kodaikanal route is the best way to reach Kodaikanal.
If you’re starting from cities like Madurai, Chennai, Bangalore, Kochi, or Thiruvananthapuram, then the Kodai Road to Kodaikanal route is the best way to reach Kodaikanal.
Travel duration between these routes to Kodaikanal
The travel duration between Palani to Kodaikanal is approximately 2.00 to 3 hours. It may vary depending on your travel speed and the time you spend on the way.
The travel duration between Kodai Road to Kodaikanal is approximately 1.30 to 2.30 hours. It may vary depending on your travel speed and the time you spend on the way.
Are buses available to Kodaikanal?
Yes, Buses are available from both the routes. Tamil Nadu government and private buses operate from cities like Palani, Kodai Road, Dindigul, Madurai, Coimbatore, and Theni.
Are you in search of a convenient cab service to take you to Kodaikanal?
Then click Kodaikanal Cab Services to know more about cab services available in Kodaikanal.
Are you travelling to Kodaikanal via Palani Road, Then read Kodaikanal one day trip from Palani article. We have provided complete information about the Palani to Kodaikanal route.
Are you travelling from Chennai? then visit How to reach Kodaikanal from Chennai? article.
Are you travelling from Bangalore? then visit How to reach Kodaikanal from Bangalore? article.
After reaching Kodaikanal, have your breakfast and start your journey.
What are the must-visit places for a one-day trip to Kodaikanal?
Must-visit places are:
- Upper lake view
- Rose Garden
- Moir Point
- Pine Forest
- Guna Caves
- Pillar Rocks
- Green Valley View
- Liril Falls
- La Saleth Church
- Coaker’s Walk
- Bryant Park
- Kodai Lake
Start your travel to Upper Lake View, which is located on Upper Lake Road. To reach this viewpoint, travel on Kodai Observatory Road, and then turn onto Upper Lake Road. Another way to reach this viewpoint is via Club Road and Upper Shola Road.
Upper Lake View Point
You can see: Beautiful view of Kodai Lake, look at the Shola forest, enjoy the valley view, and do some shopping.
Time Need: 15 to 30 Mins
Entry Fees: No
To know more about Upper Lake View, visit the Upper lake view
After you view this place you can start travel in Observatory road. After some distance you will reach the Rose Garden.
Rose Garden
You can see: Beautiful flowers, enjoy the nature views, take photographs, and best places for Flower Lover’s.
Time Need: 1.30 Hrs to 2 Hrs
Entry Fees: Yes
To know more about Rose Garden, visit the Rose Garden
After visiting Rose Garden, You can travel to the Kodaikanal forest. Once you enter into the forest. You can see the below places one by one.
Moir Point
You can see: monument, enjoy valley and mountain views, vaigai dam view, and visit shops.
Time Need: 30 to 45 mins
Entry Fees: Yes
To know more about Moir Point, visit the Moir Point
Pine Forest
You can see: Pine trees, go for horse riding, take photos, and visit shops.
Time Need: 30 mins to 45 mins
Entry Fees: No
To know more about Pine Forest, visit the Pine Forest
Guna Caves Kodaikanal
You can see: Explore caves, lush green valleys, shops, and enjoy photo shoots.
Time Need: 45 mins to 1 hrs
Entry Fees: Yes (20 rupees for Adult & Child)
To know more about Guna Caves, visit the Guna Caves
Pillar Rocks
You can see: Enjoy the attractive views of Pillar Rocks, take in the Valley view, visit shops, and relax at the small park.
Entry Fees: Park have entry fee
To know more about Pillar Rocks, visit the Pillar Rocks
Green Valley View Point
You can see: Lush green valleys and enjoy the shopping.
Time Need: 10 to 15 mins
Entry Fees: No
After the above places visit. You can travel in Golf Links Road to see the Lirils Falls.
Lirils Falls
You can see: Enjoy at waterfalls, shopping places, restaurants.
Time Need: 30 to 45 mins
Entry Fees: No
After this place you can again travel in Upper Shola Road to St Mary Road for reach the La Saleth Church.
La Saleth Church
You can see: Church, Interior design are awesome, and experience the peaceful place.
Time Need: 30 mins
Entry Fees: No
To know more about La Saleth Church, visit the La Saleth Church
Then finish your lunch. After your lunch you can visit Coakers walk, Bryant Park and Kodaikanal lake.
Coaker’s Walk
You can see: Enjoy the views of valley, city, and mountains, visit the Telescope house, and view the Dolphin’s nose.
Time Need: 1 to 1.15 hrs
Entry Fees: Yes
To know more about Coaker’s Walk, visit the Coaker’s Walk
Bryant Park Kodaikanal
You can see: Several variety flowers, plants, a nice park to spend time in, and herbal plants, etc.
Time Need: 1 hrs
Entry Fees: Yes
To know more about Bryant Park, visit the Bryant Park
Kodaikanal Lake
You can see: Enjoy the boating, horse riding, cycling and do shopping.
Time Need: Depend on you, if you go for boating timing may increase.
Entry Fees: No but for each activities you need to pay
To know more about Kodaikanal Lake, visit the Kodaikanal Lake
After Kodaikanal Lake visit start your travel to your home.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask in the comment section below. I’ll do my best to provide you with a helpful answer.
Have a great journey,
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