Kodaikanal, the princess of hill station, is mainly known for being honeymoon destinations among other places in India. This is the most suitable and beautiful destination in the south of India because of its scenic beauty which leaves the visitors awestruck with memorable experiences.The meaning of tourist places in Kodaikanal is the gift of the forest and it contains some dense forest with enormous varieties of trees, enchanting waterfalls and huge rocks.
Situated in the hills of Dindigul district in the state of Tamil Nadu, the Kodaikanal contains a huge history as a retreat and popular tourist destination. There are many locals name that are given to this beautiful town, but the most popular is “place to see in summer”.The queen of mountain destinations is also known as the “gift of God” because of its gifted lakes and hills.The beautiful place of Kodaikanal welcomes you with a fall in the temperature accompanied by scenic beauty.
The Switzerland of the east is home to varieties of adventures and exciting things to do and places to visit. Kodaikanal, the town of romance, gives you a new feeling every time you go sightseeing to different places with its pure and untouched nature’s beauty and makes you feel a step closer to the glory of Mother Nature. Kodaikanal attracts a huge number of tourists and travellers along with adventurers both national and international every year.
The king of romantic places, Kodaikanal is one of the best places to visit in the south region. We all know Tamil Nadu is the king of South India and hence the town of Kodaikanal adds a little more litter into its glory. The town is not only just meant for newly married couples but also you can visit the tourist places in Kodaikanal town with your family and enjoy the various sports and adventure provided by this mesmerizing and beautiful town.

Duration: 8 Nights / 9 Days
Destination Covered: Coimbatore – Ooty – Coonoor – Ooty – Kodaikanal – Munnar – Thekkady – Kumarakom – Cochin

ITINERARY DETAILS

Day 1: Arrival in Coimbatore – Ooty (approx. 100 km/ 3 hours)

Arrival at the Coimbatore Airport / Railway Station. Start the road journey for Ooty. On reaching, check-in at the hotel. Rest for some time and enjoy lunch. Later, partake in sightseeing including the prime attractions of Ooty. Lovingly called the ‘Queen of the Hill Stations’, Ooty has been blessed by abundant lush surroundings and stunning vistas. It is officially known as Udhagamandalam and has an absolutely relaxed feel. Today you visit Botanical Garden- spread in 22 hectares, this beautiful garden has a terraced layout; Ooty Lake- where one can enjoy boating and Doddabetta Peak- the highest mountain in the Nilgiri Hills with a height of 2,637 m. Later, enjoy a visit to the local market.
Overnight stay.

Day 2: Ooty – Coonoor – Ooty (approx. 1 hour)

The day, after breakfast, is for an excursion to Coonoor. This wonderful hill town has aromatic tea plantations, lofty verdant Nilgiri Hills and colorful wildflowers. Bird watching is a popular activity here due to avifaunal wealth. Do not miss a visit to the Dolphin’s Nose- a massive rock formation in the shape of the nose of a dolphin. The views from top are breathtaking. Next, enjoy a visit to the Lamb’s rock- a wonderful picnic spot, equally popular amid locals and tourists. Return to Ooty, one of the most popular hill stations in Tamil Nadu.
Stay overnight in Ooty.
Day 3: Ooty – Kodaikanal (approx. 250 km / 6 hours)

Day 3 begins early. Start your road journey to Kodaikanal. On the way, halt to visit the Palani temples. The temples here are a wonderful example of South Indian style of temple architecture. Later, continue your journey. As you reach, complete the check-in. Enjoy some refreshment and then leave for sightseeing of Kodaikanal. Known for its green hills, placid lakes, granite cliffs, lush valleys and cascading waterfalls, this hill station of Tamil Nadu has several attractions. Enjoy the peace spread all around.
Overnight stay.

Day 4: Kodaikanal

Continue with the sightseeing today. The hill town of Kodaikanal is placed around the star shaped Kodai Lake, spread in an area of 60 acres. Popular places of tourist interest include the Kodai Lake, Kodaikanal Solar Physical Observatory, Bryant Park (housing 740 species of roses), Coaker’s Walk (a long pathway with wonderful views), Kurunji Andavar Temple (dedicated to Lord Murugan or Kartikeya), Green Valley View with its wonderful vistas, Pillar Rocks (a picnic spot with a small well-maintained garden) and Shembaganur Natural History Museum.
Stay overnight.

Day 5: Kodaikanal- Munnar (160 km / 6 hours)
On day 5, have breakfast and start your road journey to Munnar, one of the best destinations in Kerala. On the way, there are a number of waterfalls. If you want, you can halt to click photographs and enjoy the scenery. Continue your road journey. Complete the check-in formalities on arrival. Munnar lies on the altitude of 6000 feet above the sea level and is visited by a decent number of tourists every year. The place has various attractions, lush tea plantations, lush surroundings, salubrious climate, adventure and more. The rest of the day is at leisure and you can explore the place at your own pace.
Overnight stay in Munnar.

Day 6: Munnar (sightseeing)

Post breakfast in the morning, embark on a sightseeing tour of famous tourist spots in Munnar. The hill town is dotted with several attractions. Visit the Christ Church- a beautiful British church that was constructed in the year 1910; wildlife spotting at the Eravikulam National Park- called home by the endangered mountain goat of South India (the Nilgiri Tahr); Mattupetty Dam- a popular picnic site with lush surroundings where a dam constructed on a lake and lastly the Anamudi peak. Standing at an altitude of 2695 m above the sea level, this peak is placed inside Eravikulam. It is quite popular amid trekking enthusiasts.
Stay overnight in Munnar.

Day 7: Munnar – Thekkady (approx. 110 km / 3 hours)

After breakfast on day 7, start your road journey towards Thekkady. The journey is filled with wonderful views. Afternoon arrival in Thekkady. Check into the wildlife resort. Thekkady is home to the very popular Periyar National Park and Tiger Reserve. You can either relax while enjoying the facilities at the hotel or can go for boat safari ride inside the park. It is one of those national parks, which is opened all throughout the year. It is known to be home to around 1000 elephants and 46 tigers. Other animals found here are Indian bison, langur, wild boar and sambar. Another feature here is the Periyar Lake.
Overnight stay.

Day 8: Thekkady – Kumarakom (approx. 130 km / 4 hours)

Today, after breakfast, leave for the pristine and peaceful hamlet of Kumarakom. On arrival, check into the backwater resort. Known for colorful chirpy birds and backwater tourism, Kumarakom is placed on the banks of Lake Vembanad. Lush surroundings and peaceful ambiance are complete charmer, bringing-in tourists from across. Head towards Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, also known as Vembanad bird sanctuary. This sanctuary is visited by bird watching enthusiasts and ornithologists in good numbers. It is called home by both resident migratory birds such as Siberian Stork, Cuckoo, Waterfowls, Teals, Egrets, Herons, Darters, Wild Ducks, Brahminy Kites, owls and so on.
Overnight stay.

Day 9: Kumarakom – Cochin for departure (approx. 60 km / 2 hours)

In the morning, start driving to Cochin. As you reach, enjoy half day sightseeing of Cochin including the St. Francis Church- the oldest European church in India that was formed in 1503, the Chinese Fishing Nets- locally known as Cheena vala, Jewish Synagogue or Paradesi Synagogue- the oldest active synagogue in the Commonwealth of Nations and lastly the Dutch Palace or the Mattancherry Palace – founded in 1568. Later, transfer to Cochin airport to board the flight to your onward destination.
Tour ends with sweet memories