Boating on Kodaikanal Lake
Kodaikanal Lake 1.5 hrs
Enjoy a peaceful boat ride on the star-shaped artificial lake.
Where to stay
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At a glance
Climate
Temperate
Languages
Tamil and English and Hindi
Local currency
INR
(INR)
Local time
(GMT+5)
Ideal trip length
3–5 days
Cost level
2 of 5 · our research
Suggested area to stay
Near Kodaikanal Lake
Tap water
Bottled water recommended
Tipping
Optional, small amounts
What this place is for
History
95 · Outstanding
Culture
90 · Outstanding
Food
90 · Outstanding
Family
80 · Very good
Our own 0–100 ratings for this one destination. They describe a city; they are not a league table of cities.
Food to try
Varkey
Homemade Chocolates
Mushroom Biryani
Filter Coffee
When to visit Kodaikanal
How good each month is here, on this destination's own scale. It compares months within this city, never one city against another.
Best months: May
Busiest: Apr-Jun, Oct-Nov
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Jan70
Cool, clear skies
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Feb75
Pleasant, mild
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Mar80
Warm, sunny
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Apr90
Peak, pleasant
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May95
Peak, warm days
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Jun85
Monsoon starts
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Jul60
Heavy rains
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Aug65
Rains, misty
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Sept75
Post-monsoon, green
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Oct90
Peak, pleasant
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Nov85
Cool, clear
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Dec70
Chilly, festive
Things to do in Kodaikanal
7 places worth your time, grouped by when they are at their best.
Showing 7 of 7 places ·
Best in the morning
4 places
Walk along Coaker's Walk
Near Lake 1 hr
Stroll along a paved pedestrian path offering panoramic valley views.
Explore Bryant Park
Near Lake 1.5 hrs
Wander through a beautifully maintained botanical garden with diverse flora.
Trek to Dolphin's Nose
Perumalmalai 3 hrs
Hike to a flat, protruding rock offering breathtaking views of the valley.
Best in the afternoon
2 places
Visit Pillar Rocks
Pillar Rocks Road 0.5 hrs
Admire three giant rock pillars standing 400 feet high, shrouded in mist.
Discover Guna Caves (Devil's Kitchen)
Pillar Rocks Road 1 hr
Explore the mysterious and deep bat-infested caves, a popular film location.
Any time of day
1 place
Shop for Homemade Chocolates
Main Market 1 hr
Indulge in a variety of local handmade chocolates, a Kodaikanal specialty.
Practical ratings
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Near Kodaikanal
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