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Places to Visit in Kodaikanal

Top attractions and must-see spots in Kodaikanal

Landmarks

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Scenic Spots

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  • Bear Shola Falls

    Forest waterfall tucked in a reserve forest about 2 km from Kodaikanal Lake.

  • Bryant Park

    Twenty-acre botanical garden featuring over 325 species of plants and flowers near the lake.

  • Chettiar Park

    Well-manicured garden with vibrant flowers, particularly famous for Kurinji blooms every 12 years.

  • Coaker's Walk

    Historic 1872 cliffside pedestrian pathway offering sweeping valley and plains views.

  • Dolphin's Nose

    Cliff-edge viewpoint shaped like a dolphin''s nose with steep trek and dramatic valley views.

  • Fairy Falls

    Waterfall marking the source of the Pambar River, a scenic picnic and photography spot.

  • Green Valley View

    Panoramic viewpoint formerly called Suicide Point, overlooking the Vaigai Dam and valley.

  • Guna Caves

    Rocky cave formations and cliff area made famous by the Tamil film Guna.

  • Kodaikanal Lake

    Star-shaped man-made lake at the heart of Kodaikanal, created in 1863.

  • Moir Point

    Historic viewpoint named after engineer Sir Thomas Moir, marking the entrance to Berijam road.

  • Pambar Falls

    Grand Cascade waterfall located 4 km from town, formed by town reservoir flowing southward.

  • Pillar Rocks

    Three dramatic granite pillars rising 400 feet, often shrouded in mist and cloud.

  • Pine Forest

    Atmospheric forest of tall pine trees with misty pathways, popular for photography and slow walks.

  • Poombarai Village Viewpoint

    Hillside village viewpoint at 1920 metres elevation with terraced crops and distant vista views.

  • Silent Valley View Point

    Scenic viewpoint near Berijam Lake known for cloud intersections with mountains and misty beauty.

  • Silver Cascade Falls

    Accessible waterfall fed by Kodaikanal Lake, best viewed during monsoon season.

  • Upper Lake View Point

    Elevated viewpoint offering aerial perspective of the star-shaped Kodaikanal Lake and surrounding greenery.

  • Vattakanal Falls

    Quieter waterfall near Vattakanal village, ideal for peaceful nature experiences and hiking.

Shopping

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  • Kodaikanal Bazaar

    Town shopping district on Anna Salai and Bear Shola Road offering local crafts and specialities.

Temple

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  • Kurinji Andavar Temple

    Murugan temple at 3 km elevation with stunning views of villages, hills, and terraced plantations.

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