Wildlife Tours in Kodaikanal

Kodaikanal in Tamil Nadu lies on the southern part of the Palani Hills, a mountain range that encompasses the eastern region of the Western Ghats. An emerald hub, Kodai is well known for its overflowing greenery, with waterfalls, deep valleys filled with stretches of dense Shola forests, and of course a cool, pleasant climate that allows both flora and fauna to thrive.  

If you’re a wildlife enthusiast, the wildlife tours in Kodaikanal are sure to give you a taste of the rich biodiversity that Tamil Nadu has to offer. With your camera in hand, set off on foot to spot the animals that call Kodai home; from flying squirrels that glide from one tree to another like square frying pans, to porcupines studded with spikes, wild boar, and mouse deer. The glistening Berijam Lake is a watering hole that draws animals to its shores and at the lake; you can hear the eerie calls of the Nilgiri Langur, a primate with glossy black fur and a golden crown.  

Wildlife tours in Kodaikanal aren’t complete without appreciating the indigenous plants, trees and flowers that drape across the grassy landscape. Kodai is often called Blue Mountain thanks to the presence of the rare Kurinji flower that transforms the landscape into an incandescent shade of purplish blue. Blossoming only once in 12 years, the flowers are a unique draw of this hill station and if you’re planning to visit the region for this flower, plan it in advance and check-in with locals on its flowering cycle so you can enjoy this plant in all its glory!  

This hill station is a basket of nature’s beauty; set off on one of the wildlife tours in Kodaikanal and uncover what makes this enchanting region so special.