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Kodaikanal tour packages

The Princess of Hills

About Kodaikanal

A hill station in the Palani hills of Tamil Nadu, called the Princess of Hill Stations. It is built around the star-shaped Kodai Lake, with valleys, tall cliffs and pine forest around it.

Kodaikanal is the second day of the Ramakkalmedu trip. The group drives across to Tamil Nadu in the morning, passing the Cumbum and Theni grape farms if time allows, and covers the main viewpoints, caves and forest in the afternoon before an evening at Kodai Lake.

Things to do in Kodaikanal

  • Moir Point
  • Guna Caves
  • Pillar Rocks
  • Suicide Point
  • Pine forest
  • Kodai Lake and shopping

A day in Kodaikanal with Trip Campus

Drive to Kodaikanal via the Cumbum and Theni grape farms if time allows. After lunch, Moir Point, Guna Caves, Pillar Rocks, Suicide Point and the pine forest, then Kodai Lake and shopping. Dinner and the overnight drive back.

From day 3 of the Ramakkalmedu + Kodaikanal itinerary.

How to get to Kodaikanal from Kerala

Trip Campus groups reach Kodaikanal by tourist bus from your college. On the Ramakkalmedu + Kodaikanal tour (3 days), the route is Ramakkalmedu · Cumbum · Theni · Kodaikanal. The train or bus, stay and meals are arranged for the whole group.

Best time to visit Kodaikanal

October to June. Carry warm clothes all year.

Tips for college groups

  • Carry a sweater or jacket: it is cool all year.
  • Viewpoints like Pillar Rocks can be covered in mist; be patient for the view.
  • Stay on marked paths at Guna Caves and cliff viewpoints.
  • Kodai Lake's market is good for chocolates and souvenirs.

Good to know

When is the best time to visit Kodaikanal?

October to June. Carry warm clothes all year.

How do we get to Kodaikanal from Kerala?

By tourist bus from your college. Trip Campus arranges the transport, stay and meals for the whole group.

Which Trip Campus packages include Kodaikanal?

Ramakkalmedu + Kodaikanal (3 days).

What should we carry?

Medicines for headache, cold and travel sickness; A cap and your ID card; Sweater, jacket, scarf or other warm wear; Lotion, lip balm, woollen socks and gloves.