TheeraYatra

Quick Overview

• Best Time to Visit: October to March
• Weather: Pleasant year-round, colder in winter
• Budget: ₹3,000–₹10,000/day
• State: Tamil Nadu

Plan Your Trip

Getting There

🚂 1. Nearest major railway stations: Dindigul (95 km), Madurai (120 km).

🚌 2. From Dindigul/Madurai to Kodaikanal
Budget Option: Take Bus to Kodaikanal (3-4 hrs). ~ ₹100.
Faster Option: Taxi. ~ ₹2000-3000.

✈️ 3. By Flight
Nearest airport: Madurai (130 km)

🚌 4. Direct Buses
TNSTC/SETC and private buses run directly to Kodaikanal from major cities nearby.

Note: If you are travelling by private vehicles, check for e-pass requirement for entry to Kodaikanal. (epass.tnega.org)

Where to Stay?

Choose from luxury resorts, cozy homestays, or budget lodges. All kinds of stays available for couple, family and solo travellers.

Packing List

• Warm clothes/Sweater
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Umbrella/raincoat (monsoon)
• Camera & travel documents
• Torch

Top Places to Visit & Things to Do

You can visit these places on Day 1:

1. Boating and cycling at Kodaikanal Lake
2. Scenic viewpoint at Coaker’s Walk
3. Enjoy street food at Bryant Park

You can visit these places on Day 2:

1. Trek to Dolphin’s Nose (Ideal to reach there before sunrise to avoid crowd)
2. Vattakanal Waterfalls
3. Pillar Rock
4. Guna Caves
5. Pine Forest
6. Moir Point
7. Upper Lake View Photo point

You can visit these places on Day 3:

1. Berijam Lake (22kms from Kodaikanal)
2. Poombarai (20kms from Kodaikanal)

Note: If you don’t have a private vehicle, the only way to travel within Kodaikanal is to hire a cab. You cannot take two-wheelers for rent.

Local Insights

• Carry cash — card machines may not work everywhere.
• Respect local customs and nature conservation rules.
• Don’t throw away plastic waste.
• Don’t forget to go shopping for Chocolates, Cheese, Handicrafts, Fresh vegetables, Oils & Spices.

Enjoy Your Yatra!