Trekking in Kodaikanal

When it comes to Kodaikanal, its beautiful outdoors are what its known for, lush, green and soothing, this hill station is a pearl hidden in Tamil Nadu and is best appreciated when you immerse yourself fully in its untamed loveliness. Camping in Kodaikanal gives you the chance to rough it in the outdoors as you break away from the traditional four walls of a hotel room and fall asleep under a night sky embedded with slivers of ice, and the sweet scent of grass wafting through your tent.  

Adventure is around every corner when you try camping in Kodaikanal. Even brewing a simple mug of coffee becomes thrilling when you spark a bonfire and use its flames to heat your saucepan of coffee. The ‘Princess of the Hills’ is a trekkers paradise with gorgeous spots that are well known and smaller trails that few have walked on, leading to waterfalls, craggy cliffs high in the air, gurgling streams surrounded by wildflowers and grassy meadows perfect for a picnic under a bright blue sky.  

Camping in Kodaikanal can take you to rustic spots far away from crowded homestays and towns, where simplicity is the main feature. Harmonize yourself with your surroundings and tap into serenity as you snuggle up amidst the grassy slopes of Kodai.  

Although cities have their own charm, long days within rows of concrete houses that block out the beauty of the sky, evenings filled with television and roads with sparse greenery peppered with drifts of hot dust, can sap our energy and leave us longing for the simplicity and serenity of the outdoors. 

Kodaikanal in Tamil Nadu recharges your body, mind, heart and soul. This hill station has a pleasant, cool climate that allows you to take  treks along forested paths, sip on tea as you take in the enchanting vistas and sight the indigenous wildlife that make the hills their home. Sightseeing in Kodaikanal is a delight for naturalists with a plethora of natural wonders that will leave you speechless. If you love lakes, Kodai Lake, Berijam Lake and Mannavanur Lake are azure slices of heaven with glistening water that reflects the creamy clouds on its surface and lotus blossoms unfurling their petals during the summer season. You can skip rocks across the water or pack a picnic to have on its green banks as you take in the gorgeous vista. 

Sightseeing in Kodaikanal is incomplete without languorous treks to viewing points that will treat you to misty hued valleys and carpets of dense greenery. Dolphin’s Nose is a popular point that is known for its unique snub nose shape that resembles the snout of a dolphin and unveils views of rugged terrain, grassy slopes and towering trees. Uncover the mysterious secrets of the Guna Caves or gaze at the massive pillar rocks that mark the entrance. 

From activities to leisure, sightseeing in Kodaikanal is sure to leave you enthralled, beckoning you to revisit the ‘Kashmir of India’ again and again. 

The comfort of home is something we can seldom willingly leave behind. Wouldn’t it be perfect if we could carry home with us wherever we go and enjoy our surroundings as we sink back into love and care even when we travel? The homestays in Kodaikanal combine nature with simplistic luxury so you can enjoy the rugged outdoors of Tamil Nadu with the homely care you love.  

At the homestays in Kodaikanal, you can choose to camp in a cozy tent or stay within stone cottages that come complete with fireplaces, modern toilets, spectacular views of the misty hills and delicious home cooked meals that have a different flavour when you dine in the sunshine amidst grassy slopes. The hill station is bursting with beautiful spots in nature such as cliff edges that overlook deep, yawning valleys, waterfalls cascading forth in icy droplets and merrily bubbling streams that invite you to sit besides its waters and unwind surrounded by the fluting sounds of birdsong and crickets chirping.  

The homestays in Kodaikanal primarily aim to promote eco-tourism and sustainable living. You can traverse through organic farms, prepare your own meals and unplug from the endless Zoom meetings and work calls that pepper our daily lives in the city.