Kurinji Andavar Temple is a Lord Murugan temple in Kodaikanal, open daily from 6:30 AM – 7:30 PM – confirm. It is about 3 km from Kodaikanal Lake, entry is free, and a visit takes 30–45 minutes. The temple was built in 1936 and is named after the Kurinji flower, which blooms once every 12 …
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Hidden below the busy viewpoints of Vattakanal village, past a narrow forest trail, a curtain of water drops through the Palani Hills into a rocky gorge. Locals call it the Dutch Cascade, but most travelers know it simply as Vattakanal Falls — one of the few waterfalls near Kodaikanal that still feels like a discovery …
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Pine Forest Kodaikanal Pine Forest in Kodaikanal is a British-era pine plantation, planted around 1906, on the Ten Mile Round Road near Moir Point. It is known for photography, walks and horse riding, and is open roughly 9 AM to 5 PM. The Forest Department charges an entry fee of ₹ 30 per person, and …
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Silver Cascade Falls is a roadside waterfall about 8 km from Kodaikanal bus stand on the ghat road. It is about 55 m (180 ft) high, free to visit, and fed by the overflow of Kodaikanal Lake. Last Updated: 12 October 2026 Detail Info Location Kodaikanal ghat road, near the toll gate Distance About 8 …
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Just 2.3 km from the famous Kodaikanal Lake, Upper Lake View (அப்பர் லேக் வியூ) is one of the most rewarding short stops on any Kodaikanal itinerary. From this elevated viewpoint, you get a sweeping panorama of the star-shaped Kodaikanal Lake (கொடைக்கானல் ஏரி காட்சி முனை) cradled by shola forests and rolling green hills — a view …
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Pillar Rocks is a set of three granite formations rising about 400 feet, located roughly 7 km from Kodaikanal bus stand, open 9:00 AM–4:00 PM daily. The Forest Department charges an entry fee of ₹30 per person, and this one ticket covers all the forest tourist spots: Moir Point, Pine Forest, Guna Caves, Pillar Rocks …
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Kodaikanal Lake (Kodai Lake) is a star-shaped (கொடைக்கானல் நட்சத்திர வடிவ ஏரி), man-made lake in the heart of Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu, built in 1863. It’s about 5 km around, free to visit, and known for boating, cycling and horse riding. Boating runs roughly 9 AM–5 PM; prices are listed below. Last checked: 4 October 2026 Fact …
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Poombarai is a terraced hill village in the Palani Hills, about 18 km from Kodaikanal town at an elevation of roughly 1,920 m. It is known for its garlic farms, its mountain-valley viewpoint and the Kuzhanthai Velappar (Murugan) Temple. By cab it takes about 45–60 minutes from Kodaikanal; there is no entry fee for the …
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Mannavanur Lake (மன்னவனூர் ஏரி) is a quiet lake and grassland spot in the Palani Hills, about 33 km from Kodaikanal town, reached via Poombarai. Entry is Rs 30 for adults and Rs 20 for children, and activities include coracle rides, kayaking, horse riding and a zip line. The nearby Rabbit and Sheep Farm is open …
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Bryant Park Kodaikanal is one of the hill station’s most-visited botanical gardens, just a short walk from the Kodaikanal bus stand. Spread across 20.5 acres and home to over 740 flower varieties, the park is best known for hosting the annual Kodai Flower Show every May. Here’s everything you need to know — history, entry …
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