TO SEE IN KODAIKANAL

• Berijam Lake - perhaps the most pristine of the three lakes in Kodai
• Coakers Walk- If you wish to catch the scenic valleys, the best time to visit the place would be before 2PM. But if you want to watch snow-like clouds (only in winter) beneath you form an ocean, reach the place between 3PM and 6PM. Try and catch the sunrise here or in the nearby Greenlands Hostel. A marvel. Also try out the telescope near the main gate.this place is very near the bus stand.
• Bryant park - A must see. Its main entrance is on the road surrounding the lake and is a 10 minute walk from the entrance to the boat club.
• Kodai Lake- If you are going in Winter, do the boating in the evening, as its an amazing experience to boat through fogs settling on the lake.the lake is very near from bus stand
• Kurinjiandavar Temple - about 4 km from the lake is a temple whose presiding God is Lord Muruga. The flowers inside the temple bloom once in 12 years. One can get a view of the Palani Hills and the Kodaikanal Town from this temple. During the winter, the view of Kodai city and Palani from the two ends of the temple is blocked. However, in summer, the visibility is good and hence the experience too.
• Green Valley View/Suicide Point- has a more than 5000 ft steep drop from this point. The monkeys are a good attraction at this point. Renamed Green Valley View, apparently to prevent people from being lured to commit suicides.
• Pillar Rocks - huge steep cliffs which look like "Pillayar" (Lord Ganesh in local language Tamil). Watch out for the cross at the top of the mountain hoisted by an English adventure enthusiast.
• Silent Valley View
• Devil's Kitchen - a cave known more to the locals, First being "Green Valley View" and "Pillar Rocks" and then finally "Guna Cave". Watch out for the deep hidden ravines. What would appear like mere dark gutters are actually a deep fall. Many unsuspecting people have fallen prey to the "devil's trap". So,watch your step!
• Guna Caves - a cave which became very famous after the movie GUNA. Very steep and risky to get in. Think public are not allowed to enter this cave nowadays. A very good place to take pics..
• pine forest - its a really very good forest of pine tree. you can ride horses there. it's on the way to the guna cave. shanthi valley: another pine forest nice place. silver cascade: its a nice falls on the road side from kodai road to kodai kanal. just before 4-5 kms from kodai kanal.If you are going to kodai kanal by private vehicle on the way can visit the place.

TO EAT IN KODAIKANAL

• Eden Paradise Restaurant, Paradise Compound, Laws Ghat Road. Serves Tasty Ethnic Keralite Cuisine
• Astoria Veg Reasturant - This is one of the best vegetarian reasturant in the Kodai
• Rasoi, 106 Maratha Shopping Complex, Annasalai. Serves excellent gujarathi and veg. punjabi thali. The Chola Batora and alu Paratha are their specialities.
• Tibetan Brothers - PT Road. Your slice of Tibet in Kodai. The food is mouth watering and authentic Tibetan and Chinese. Try the steamed pork momo or the Thukpa. The owner who doubles up as a waiter is very courteous - and very passionate about his country. So the restaurant walls are plastered with photos of Lhasa, Potola palace and the Dalai and Panchen lamas.
• Tava, 7 road junction. Outstanding Sindhi food, express service.
• Pine & Petals, JC Residency,Convent Road,Naidupuram. Multi-cusine restaurant.
• Sree Krishna Restaurant Bhojanalaya, Nellai Nadar Bazaar, Fairy Falls, Pambarpuram (Kodaikanal, 624103), ☎ 9047856670. 100% Pure Veg Bhojanalaya, serving North Indian, Rajeshthani & Gujarati Food edit
• PotLuck, PT Road (Opposite the milk union). 10:30-7:00. A cute little European style cafe with outdoor seating on the verandah(balcony); PotLuck serves fresh food and off-the-shelf delicacies carefully cooked in Kodai kitchens. The fresh food consists of an international menu including pastas, quesadilla, sandwiches, spanish omelettes and waffles/pancakes. A great place to hang out for either a meal or a snack - and be sure to order either their special cappuccino or Mayan hot cocoa! You can take away delicious off-the-shelf items like coffee-bean chocolates, lemon curd, Mexican salsas, garlic pickles and marmalades. The added bonus is that all profits go towards providing scholarships for needy children. Rs.40-70.

DO IN KODAIKANAL

• Cycle around the lake - and watch the clouds while they slowly descend onto the water; cycles are available for hire at the lake on an hourly basis. It is possible to cycle to other places although cycling one way will be difficult due to the hilly terrain. Do check the cycles before setting out.
• Boating at the Kodai lake - paddle and row boats are available at the lake. Entrance is via the Kodaikanal Boat Club.
• Trekking - Kodai offers several scenic trekking spots, including one which is to walk along the stream which goes to dolphin nose. Kodai tourist office has a trekking guide which is available for free there, which lists all the possible trekking routes and difficulty levels. The tourist office advises people to take guides and offers to provide them, although this is not necessary. An easy trek is the Perumalmalai trek which is the tallest mountain that area.
• Wander About - Kodai has numerous waterfalls and beautiful views not mentioned in the tourist guides, so wandering about can bring you to some spectacular place.
• Horse Riding - Right near the front of the entrance to the boat club, you can rent a horse (with the trainer) to take you around the lake.
• Watch a Tamil movie - go down the PT road, continue to S-road. Then turn left, after the petroleum station. Just ask which way is to cinema, almost every local knows it. Vellaiyappan cinema theatre - is old building with relatively big screen and cheap tickets - great experience. 

KODAIKANAL BY BUS THROUGH ROAD

            Kodaikanal is connected by majer cityies of Tamilnadu like Madurai, Dindigul, Trichy, Chennai, Palani, Coimbatore. 
             

Places	Distance	Route Map
Bangalore to Kodaikanal	480 kms	Bangalore – Krishnagiri – Dharmapuri – Salem – Namakkal – Karur – Dindigul – Batlagundu – Kodai
Chennai to Kodaikanal	500 Kms	Chennai - Villupuram – Trichy – Dindigul – Batlagundu – Kodai
Ooty to Kodaikanal	280 Kms	Ooty – Mettupalayam – Coimbatore – Pollachi – Palani – Kodai
Munnar to Kodaikanal	180 kms	Munnar – Theni – Periyakulam – Kodai
Munnar to Kodaikanal	180 kms	Munnar – Udumalaipet – Palani – Kodai
Thekkady to Kodaikanal	120 kms	Thekkady – Cumbum – Theni – Periyakulam – Kodai
Cochin to Kodaikanal	360 kms	Cochin – Trichur – Palaghat – Pollachi – Palani – Kodai
Kanyakumari to Kodaikanal	400 Kms	Kanyakumari – Tirunelveli – Madurai – Batlagundu – Kodai
Rameshwaram to Kodaikanal	300 kms	Rameshwaram - Ramanathapuram - Paramagudi - Madurai - Batlagundu - Kodai
Madurai to Kodaikanal	120 kms	Madurai – Batlagundu – Kodai
Trichy to Kodaikanal	200 kms	Trichy – Dindigul – Batlagundu – Kodai

TRAIN PASSING THROUGH KODAIROAD RAILWAY STATION

Train No	Train Name	Arrival	Departure	Start Station	End Station
12637	PANDIAN EXP	5:05 AM	5:07 AM	CHENNAI EGMORE	MADURAI JN
16735	TIRUCHENDUR EXP	2:11 AM	2:12 AM	CHENNAI EGMORE	TIRUCHENDUR
16732	TUTICORIN EXP	6:33 AM	6:35 AM	MYSORE JN	TUTICORIN
12638	PANDIAN EXP	9:09 PM	9:10 PM	MADURAI JN	CHENNAI EGMORE
16731	MYSORE EXP	8:24 PM	8:25 PM	TUTICORIN	MYSORE JN
12693	PEARL CITY EXP	3:15 AM	3:16 AM	CHENNAI EGMORE	TUTICORIN
12641	TIRUKKURAL EXP	12:26 AM	12:27 AM	KANYAKUMARI	H NIZAMUDDIN
16339	NAGARCOIL EXP	8:14 PM	8:15 PM	MUMBAI CST	NAGERCOIL JN
12642	THIRUKKURAL EXP	2:38 AM	2:40 AM	H NIZAMUDDIN	KANYAKUMARI
16318	HIMSAGAR EXP	1:45 PM	dest	JAMMU TAWI	KANYAKUMARI
16724	ANANTAPURI EXP	11:36 PM	11:37 PM	TRIVANDRUM CNTL	CHENNAI EGMORE
16780	RMM TPTY EXP	7:46 PM	7:47 PM	RAMESWARAM	TIRUPATI
16340	MUMBAI EXPRESS	12:24 PM	12:25 PM	NAGERCOIL JN	MUMBAI CST
16736	TCN CHENNAI EXP	12:46 AM	12:47 AM	TIRUCHENDUR	CHENNAI EGMORE
12689	NAGERCOIL EXP	5:25 AM	5:27 AM	CHENNAI CENTRAL	NAGERCOIL JN
12665	KANNYAKUMARI EX	5:26 AM	5:27 AM	HOWRAH JN	KANYAKUMARI
16723	ANANTAPURI EXP	3:34 AM	3:35 AM	CHENNAI EGMORE	TRIVANDRUM CNTL
16688	NAVYUG EXPRESS	1:45 PM	dest	JAMMU TAWI	MANGALORE CNTL
16779	TPTY RMM EXP	4:29 AM	4:30 AM	TIRUPATI	RAMESWARAM
12690	NCJ CHENNAI EXP	12:25 AM	12:27 AM	NAGERCOIL JN	CHENNAI CENTRAL
12666	CAPE HOWRAH EXP	1:21 PM	1:22 PM	KANYAKUMARI	HOWRAH JN
12694	PEARL CITY EXP	11:21 PM	11:22 PM	TUTICORIN	CHENNAI EGMORE

KODAIKANAL EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER

             The following Numbers are most useful for Travelers, who are visiting the Kodaikanal. If you need this use it.

Description	Phone Number
Police Emergency	+91-4542-241800
Police Station	+91-4542-240262
Government Hospitals	+91-4542-241292
Veterinary Hospital	+91-4542-240683
District Forest Officer	+91-4542-240287
Sub Collector Office	+91-4542-240296
Panchayat Union Office	+91-4542-240204
Fire Service Station	+91-4542-240785