Introduction
Dolphin’s Nose is a famous tourist place in Kodaikanal. This place is best places for Trekking and hiking. One of the must visit places in Kodaikanal. Every year millions of people visit this Dolphin Nose. This viewpoint is very famous because of trekking and beautiful view of hill and village. Trekking to dolphin nose is a popular activity for tourists who love trekking. In this article, we will see how to reach Dolphin’s Nose from Kodaikanal Lake.
Location of Dolphin’s Nose
Dolphin’s Nose is located at Dolphin nose road next to Vattakanal waterfall. This Viewpoint are 7.5 km away from the Kodaikanal lake.
Transportation Options
You can reach Dolphin’s Nose by two ways:
- Via Upper Shola Road
- Via Old Upper lake Road
Reach Via Upper Shola Road
From this route, Dolphin Nose is 6 km away, and then you need to travel 5.3 km on the road and trek for approximately 1.5 km to reach this Dolphin’s Nose.
Reach Via Old Upper Lake Road
From this route, Dolphin’s Nose is 7.5 km away, and you need to travel 6.6 km on the road and trek for approximately 1.5 km to reach this Dolphin’s Nose.
You can either go by car, bike, or hire cab services in Kodaikanal.
Tips for Visiting Guna Caves
- Try to reach Dolphin’s nose early in the morning for best views.
- Before go for trekking check the weather condition.
- Wear clothes and shoes suit for trekking.
- Better you can take some snacks and water, shop are available on the way where you can purchase it.
- If you are going your vehicle you can hiker the local driver. Road are bit difficult to drive.
- Try to avoid this trekking during rainy season.
Nearby Attractions
There are lots of other places to see near Dolphin Nose that you can explore while you are in Kodaikanal.
Liril Falls or Pambar Falls
This waterfall is located 3 km away from the Dolphin’s Nose. It is surrounded by lots of green plants and trees, and it feels very calm and peaceful.
Vattakanal falls
The waterfall is a must-visit place when you travel to Dolphin Nose. Vattakanal fall are only 500 meters away from this view point.
Some other places to visit include Echo rock, Mountain view, Valley view, Hidden falls, New echo point, Lion Caves and Vellagavi village. The only way to reach Vellagavi village is by trekking or horseback riding. The village is nearly 3 km away from Dolphin’s Nose.
Echo Rock
The Echo Rock is located next to Dolphin’s Nose. If you enjoy trekking, you can reach this viewpoint by walking a short distance from Dolphin Nose. There are many small shops available here where you can purchase fruits and other snacks. You can enjoy the beautiful experience by standing on the Echo Rock.
Mountain View
Mountain View is one of the places you can visit when you travel to Dolphin’s Nose. From this spot, you can enjoy a beautiful view of the mountains. This location is ideal for nature lovers and photography enthusiasts. The climate here is very pleasant with minimal crowds. Tourists can appreciate the stunning views of Kodaikanal hills.
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Conclusion
Dolphin’s Nose is famous tourist place you can reach by bike or car and also hire local cab services to reach this viewpoint. Many tourists visit this viewpoint by trekking. Very famous trekking place in Kodaikanal avoid this viewpoint during rainy season. You must add this Dolphin’s Nose in your Kodaikanal itinerary.
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