🌲 Theni to Kodaikanal: Deep Palani Hills Escape (3 Nights / 4 Days)
Accommodation:
- Night 1, 2, & 3: Kodaikanal Town (Centrally located)
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. |
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