KODAIKANAL TRAVEL GUIDE | Stays | Places to Visit | A-Z Details

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00:00 | Introduction
00:39 | How to Reach Kodaikanal
01:21 | Places to Visit in Kodaikanal
07:00 | Where to Stay in Kodaikanal
08:02 | Where to Eat in Kodaikanal
08:47 | How to Travel Around in Kodaikanal
09:14 | Helpful Tips
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They say Kodaikanal is the Princess of Hills and I would say that it is every bit true. It is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful hill stations out there. With its endless number of waterfalls, lakes, viewpoints and parks, Kodaikanal is just the place to unwind amidst nature.
And if this wasn't enough Kodaikanal also gives you the chance to find yourself above the clouds. Don't believe me? Watch the video and you will find it for yourself.
We have made this video so that when you find yourself in Kodaikanal hill station, you have one of the most memorable trips. The video 15 of the best places that you should visit on your Kodaikanal trip. Along with it you will find complete information on How to Reach; Where to Stay, the best Eateries and much much more. Happy Xploring!
PS: Some parts of the information provided may be changing over time based on the situations and circumstances. I have made this video after compiling information from my own trip to Kodaikanal and extensive research.
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This Kodaikanal guide is an informational video (Xplainer) to help you plan your perfect Kodaikanal trip be it a Kodaikanal road trip with friends or a comfort endearing Kodaikanal tour with family. Some of the popular places that are covered in this video include Kodai Lake, Vattakanal Falls, Coaker's Walk, Dolphin's Nose and Pillar Rocks amongst others. Should you have any questions that you may need help with be it regarding the Kodaikanal road trip or anything else, do mention it in the comments and we will most definitely help you out.
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Great man. Thanks a lot. Do we get a chance to book scooty?

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[@arunavb]

❤nice video. I m planning to go july 2nd week .is it ok or should i avoid it as it will be rain

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Monsoon will be at it's peak, better avoid for atleast a month.

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Can you also include the open and close time of any of these places? Like best time to visit a museum, or to check good time for sunrise/sunset ? But nicely covered video..keep up

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[@vikramdhami124]

Anyone who is planning to go within this week?

[@user-nq8oy8ft4s]

Hi , can i visit Kodaikanal,ooty, Coimbatore- Adi yogi shiva staute in August 2023, how is the rainy season there

[@XploreTheEarth]

Hey, we have only covered Kodai so far among the places you have mentioned. However, I do think others will be open too during August. Given monsoons come earlier in the South as compared to the North, by August monsoons would definitely be past their prime, but you can still expect a bit of rain. 😅

[@karanrajdev1715]

Hey! Is there an option to rent 2 wheelers in Kodaikanal?

[@XploreTheEarth]

Yes, you can rent a scooty or a bike in Kodaikanal. Try asking around near the bus stand. 🙂

[@abhijitgt6637]

How do you suggest to travel from Kodai railway station to Kodaikannal?

[@XploreTheEarth]

Hey, most convenient option would be to take a direct cab from outside the railway station. Other option is to take a bus till Batlagundu and the switch the bus for Kodai from Batlagundu. Hope this helps.

[@pradeepyoutube2728]

Is september good time to go to kodikenal and ooty

[@XploreTheEarth]

Hey, September would mark the end of Monsoons. So, it should be alright. However, do check the weather prediction before hand in order to avoid rains.

[@adnanabraham820]

Sir is there any scooter rental service?

[@XploreTheEarth]

In Pokhara, yes there must be. However, I did not take one so I do not have a recommendation per se.

[@viper782010]

I am planning to go there with family so looking for a homestay with great views. Please suggest which area in Kodaikanal offers the best views

[@XploreTheEarth]

Hey, we do not really have recommendations for properties outside of the ones mentioned in the video. Checking the hotels on Google Maps would be your best bet. 😅

[@sainarayan5465]

Which us the besg mobile network in Kodaikanal?

[@XploreTheEarth]

Hey, almost all of them seem to go on and off. On our trip we had the most success with Jio.

[@rutvik7]

Sir Is there any chances to swim in any of the waterfalls in kodaikanal

[@XploreTheEarth]

Once, the monsoons are underway, I will not recommend swimming in the waterfalls, as it can be dangerous. Before monsoons, Vattakanal falls is one of the falls where you can enjoy in the water. Hope this helps.

[@rahulreddymandadi3325]

Can we go by our own car? Any difficulties in hill roads or dangerous to self drive as such?

[@XploreTheEarth]

Yes, you can visit by road. The drive is really serene and fun. You don't need expert skills to drive on hills. But you need to be confident as the last stretch of the road is in hills and you will need to be comfortable on turns and slopes. Have fun and be safe! 💛

[@ankhibiswas8006]

How much will be the package be if I plan next month?

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[@SAGARSAMRATB]

In the dolphin nose? Instead of hiking for 2hrs, can we drive a bike to the view point?

[@XploreTheEarth]

Nope, you cannot. Not to the best of our knowledge. You have to hike the last part. 😅

[@inquistive4778]

Hey can we rent two wheelers in kodai?

[@XploreTheEarth]

During our time, we didn't rent a 2-wheeler and do not have a recommendation per se. But there are 2-wheeler rentals. You can find the information through Google search. You should be able to find a couple near the bus stand as well. Hope this helps! 😀

[@nikhilbalekundri7114]

Is RTPCR OR Covid negative test required?

[@XploreTheEarth]

Yes, a Negative RTPCR Test Report is necessary and should not be more than 72 hours old at the time of arrival. Safe Travels! 😁

[@sugrachunawala385]

Can we use our personal car to move around in kodai?

[@XploreTheEarth]

Yes, absolutely. It is a good option too. Especially how some of these places farther than each other, it will definitely help to go at your pace. 🙌

[@Rishabh7807]

Did you go poombarai brother?

[@XploreTheEarth]

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[@honeysharma1432]

Hello sir i want to ask you that how can i reach from kodikanal road railway station to Kodaikanal hill station ? Is there is any bus service or what are the transport options do one have to reach Kodaikanal hill station from the kodikanal railway station? Please explain

[@XploreTheEarth]

Hi Sorry we don't have updated information about this. Hopefully someone from audience with the info can update and answer your query here

[@mohameddavood2140]

There are regular Tnsc buses

[@priyaranjanreddy8572]

No bike rentals in Kodaikanal??? If not what is the nearest place to get bike rentals

[@XploreTheEarth]

We went a decent while back. Don't think it was available then. Your best bet would be to confirm with your hotel/hostel/homestay.

[@RichaSingh-rc2it]

Is it actually good to go to Kodaikanal round the year? I'm planning to go in September 1st week, will that be a good decision?

[@XploreTheEarth]

Yesss! It’s never a bad time to visit Kodai hahah! It’s an all year round destination! It’ll be great! Go for it!

[@blackmamba7892]

8:59 what's the resort name please?

[@XploreTheEarth]

Hey, this photo is stock footage from 2013 and we are not sure if the property is still there. But for your reference, the closest hotel to where this footage was taken is Hotel Crescent Park. 😀

[@minatravelpoint8355]

Did you see galaxy view?

[@XploreTheEarth]

no, not on our trip. It was cloudy

[@amantripathi4780]

Where we can get dormitory for students in Kodaikanal.

[@XploreTheEarth]

Hey, you can try the various hostels in Kodai. Beyond that I am afraid we do not have much idea.

[@mihirrakhonde6230]

Can I get bike rentals in Kodaikanal ?

[@XploreTheEarth]

Yes, you absolutely can. However, you will have to google the rentals. On our trip we didn't use the rentals and do not have a recommendation per se. 😅

[@Chintannaresh24]

Do u suggest to visit kodai during april end ??

[@XploreTheEarth]

Yes it is alwasys a great time to visit. It will be more sunny but pleasant and cool mornings and evenings. Water bodies and surroundings may be a little more drier than usual due to heat.

[@Chintannaresh24]

Many thanks

[@manjuvishwakarma685]

Best season?

[@XploreTheEarth]

Winters are as good a season as any. So, from now until Feb should be quite good! 😀

[@legendoftommorow2586]

Does there have bike rental available?

[@XploreTheEarth]

Yes, there are bike rentals as well. You can find the same by searching on Google. We, personally do not have any recommendations for that for Kodaikanal.

[@legendoftommorow2586]

@@XploreTheEarth no there is no bike rental. Not even auto rickshaw. Cab rates are too high. If you have own vehicle then only go there. By cab is too expensive. If your hiring cab. Then go for package wise. Like they will say these many places this much you have to pay. 14 places 2500 like that.

[@smitamohanty4319]

Is it good idea to go on July to august month

[@XploreTheEarth]

These months will be prone to rain. That would mean some viewpoints will be cloudy and you may not get the best views. And at times rain can in general be a buzzkill. In that regard, September onwards will be a better time. 🙃 Having said that, if you love rain, then the lush green landscape and waterfalls in full flow can be an experience in itself. So, the choice really comes down to your preference. 😅

[@smitamohanty4319]

@@XploreTheEarth thank you for your guidance 🙏

[@mohammedsafarh9069]

Is it safe to travel at the end of june?

[@XploreTheEarth]

Yes, take proper precautions for rains. Like umbrellas and keep valuables in a plastic to avoid unexpected rain. Baaki it is safe. Be careful on wet roads

[@mohammedsafarh9069]

@@XploreTheEarth thanks

[@Tejuoffside]

And what about the budget ??

[@XploreTheEarth]

For a budget trip, you can expect about ₹1.5K per day per person

[@niranjanda2426]

Do we get rental bikes?

[@XploreTheEarth]

Yes, you could rent 2 wheelers in Kodaikanal. Other than that taxis are easily available. And if you want to keep within budget, then you can check the bus timings, the local buses take you to almost all the places. Hope this helps. 😀

[@sudeshnasaha76]

@@XploreTheEarth hi as I will be traveling with my husband and we are only two people as you told are local buses available in kodaikanal from kodaikanal bus stop?

[@rumanasiddiqua3235]

U missed sed so many places

[@XploreTheEarth]

Let us know which ones. The list will help other travellers as well

[@aashuvachheta8952]

Best thing to do in kodai is to have magic mushrooms .

[@XploreTheEarth]

NCB incoming 😂

[@varshaarun9944]

Wr can u find

[@ravichandra9395]

Where can I find them in my monsoon trip? Please Name some places wr I can find 🍄 🍄

[@mokamsid]

Munnar or Kodaikanal? And why Also advise....does it rain in Kodaikanal in November -december

[@XploreTheEarth]

Odds are you will not witness rain during that time in Kodaikanal. But with western ghats you never really know. So, be prepared accordingly. Between Munnar and Kodaikanal, both of them offer some scenic landscapes but my preference will be Kodaikanal, because it offers a wide variety of things that you can do.

[@mokamsid]

@@XploreTheEarth thnx for replying

[@mokamsid]

What about Ooty vs Kodaikanal? And why....plz advice

[@krunalsamtani7653]

Is alcohol available is kodai?

[@XploreTheEarth]

Yes

[@adarshnagannavar2949]

Bike rent option is available

[@XploreTheEarth]

Thanks for the update. If you have personally rented a two-wheeler and like their services, do let us know. Will update in the Description. Thanks! 😀

[@lochanbhogale4431]

Please share contact No.

[@santhoshm3063]

Bro where can I rent bike in Kodaikanal?

[@sonaliahuja]

You're videos are really helpful but please don't promote animal cruelty. Animals were not meant for us. There is no good reason why am horse should be used to ride. Its humans who do all this bullshit. Please don't at all promote animal cruelty

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[@nelsondantas3253]

From Kodai rly stn are local buses available to kodaikanal ? Or get ripped off by taxis

[@XploreTheEarth]

Yes, there should be local buses plying on that route! 😀