Kodaikanal Forest Entry

If you are planning to visit Kodaikanal, consider exploring forested locations such as Moir Point, Pine Forest, Guna Caves, and Pillar Rocks. Then this article is for you.

Starting from August 18, 2023, new rules have been announced by the Forest Department:

When you enter into the Kodaikanal Forest to visit above places. You must need below four documents if fail means you will not permitted 🚫 to enter into forest range.

• Driving License 📄
• Vehicles RC Book 📄
• Insurance Certificate for Vehicle 📄
• Vehicle Pollution Certificate 📄

At Moir Point, there are charges for vehicle entry fees and entry fees to tourist places. Tourist places are closed 🚫 on every Tuesday for cleaning and maintenance purpose.

As per Government Order (Ms). N0.11 Environment and Forests (FR.5) Department Dated. 08.02.2018, Wild Life Sanctuary Tourist Place Entry Fee are as Follows.

For Indian 🇮🇳

Adult – Rs 30

Children above 5 years and below 12 years – Rs 20

Children from Private Schools (Age 5 to 12 years)  – Rs 20

Children from Govt and Aided Schools – Rs 5

Children below 5 years – No fee

Video Camera or Handi Camera – RS 300

Still Camera – Rs 50

For Foreigners 🌎

Adult – Rs 300

Children above 5 years and below 12 years – Rs 200

Children from Private Schools (Age 5 to 12 years)  – Rs 200

Children from Govt and Aided Schools – Rs 50

Children below 5 years – No fee

Video Camera or Handi Camera – RS 3000

Still Camera – Rs 500

For more details refer below images.

For Kodaikanal itinerary for 2 days Please visit 2 day trip to Kodaikanal page

If you have any questions, feel free to ask in the comment section below or call us. I’ll do my best to provide you with a helpful answer.

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