3 days in Kodaikanal & Ooty (Udhagamandalam) Itinerary

A cool and relaxing hill station, Kodaikanal has long attracted visitors up to its privileged position in the Western Ghats.

Start off your visit on the 14th (Sat): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Lutheran Church, then contemplate the waterfront views at Kodaikanal Lake, and then delve into the lush surroundings at Pine Forest. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the pleasant sights at Coakers Walk, then take some stellar pictures from Pillar Rocks, and then contemplate the waterfront views at Berijam Lake.

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Ooty (Udhagamandalam) to Kodaikanal is an approximately 5.5-hour car ride. You can also do a combination of bus, train, and taxi. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Ooty (Udhagamandalam) in April: high temperatures in Kodaikanal hover around 41°C and lows are around 30°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Mon) so you can drive to Ooty (Udhagamandalam).

Tea gardens and eucalyptus trees scent the air of the fields surrounding Ooty, a popular summer tourism destination up in the hills.

On the 16th (Mon), pause for some serene contemplation at St. Stephen's Church, then take in the awesome beauty at Doddabetta Peak, and then contemplate the waterfront views at Ooty Lake.

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You can drive from Kodaikanal to Ooty (Udhagamandalam) in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi, train, and bus. In April, Ooty (Udhagamandalam) is slightly colder than Kodaikanal - with highs of 36°C and lows of 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel back home.