Day 1: The Ascent, Lake & Main Views
Time Area Activity Focus
Morning Theni Foothills & Ascent Drive to Kodaikanal & Silver Cascade Start from Theni. Stop at Silver Cascade Falls (a roadside attraction fed by Kodai Lake) on the way up the Palani Hills. Check into your hotel.
Lunch Kodaikanal Town Local / Multi-cuisine Lunch Have lunch near the town center.
Afternoon Kodai Lake Kodaikanal Lake & Boating Spend the afternoon at the star-shaped Kodai Lake. Enjoy boating, or hire a bicycle/horse for a ride around the 5 km perimeter.
Late Afternoon Town Center Coaker’s Walk & Bryant Park Walk along Coaker’s Walk for stunning valley views. Afterwards, visit Bryant Park, the well-maintained botanical garden, noted for its diverse flora.
Evening Town Center Shopping & Dinner Explore the Anna Salai Street Market and Tibetan Market for local chocolates, spices, and souvenirs.
Day 2: Western Frontier & Deep Forests
Time Area Activity Description
Morning Berijam Road Berijam Lake (Need Permit) (Adventure Highlight) Drive to Berijam Lake (approx. 20 km). This pristine lake is inside a forest reserve and requires forest department permission. Ideal for birdwatching and wildlife spotting.
Late Morning Berijam Road Moir Point & Silent Valley View On the Berijam route, stop at Moir Point for expansive views and the serene Silent Valley Viewpoint.
Lunch Kodaikanal Town Lunch near Kodai Lake. Break and relax.
Afternoon Viewpoint Circuit Green Valley View & Pillar Rocks Visit Green Valley View (formerly Suicide Point) for sweeping views of the Vaigai Dam reservoir. Then, visit the majestic Pillar Rocks viewpoint.
Evening Falls Bear Shola Falls Take a short hike to Bear Shola Falls (seasonal, check water flow) before sunset.
Day 3: Trekking, Caves & Unique Culture
Time Area Activity Description
Morning Vattakanal Dolphin’s Nose Trek Drive to Vattakanal and embark on the trek to Dolphin’s Nose, a striking rock formation that offers magnificent views of the surrounding mountains and valleys.
Late Morning Pambar Shola Pambar Falls (Liril Falls) After the trek, visit Pambar Falls (also known as the Grand Cascade/Liril Falls) for a secluded natural experience.
Lunch Vattakanal Vibe Dining Lunch at one of the popular, relaxed cafes in the Vattakanal area.
Afternoon Pillar Rocks Area Guna Caves & Pine Forest Visit the mysterious Guna Caves (Devil’s Kitchen, viewing the deep ravines from the secured area) and spend time walking through the towering Pine Forests.
Evening Kodaikanal Town Kurinji Andavar Temple Visit this beautiful temple dedicated to Lord Murugan, offering a serene atmosphere and a final panoramic view of the Palani Hills at dusk.
Day 4: Museums, Final Views & Departure
Time Area Activity Description
Morning Kodaikanal Town Shembaganur Museum Check out from the hotel and visit the Jesuit-managed Shenbaganur Natural History Museum to see the region’s rare collection of flora, fauna, and artifacts.
Late Morning Town Outskirts Solar Observatory (Optional) Visit the Kodaikanal Solar Observatory Museum (built in 1899) if interested in astronomy and solar research.
Lunch Kodaikanal / Ghat Road Final Meal Have lunch in Kodaikanal town before starting the descent.
Afternoon Descent & Travel Return to Theni Drive back down the scenic ghat road to Theni.
Evening Theni Drop-off Proceed to the Theni Bus Stand / Railway Station for your onward journey.