Coimbatore International Airport 4 hr 23
Echo Point (43 min) Kurinji Andavar Temple (16 min) This 1936 Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Murugan is set in scenic surrounds with Kurinji flowers. Pillar Rocks Viewpoint (29 min) Popular cliffside destination offering sweeping views of the mountains & unique pillar-shaped rocks. Bear Shola Falls (16 min) Small waterfall active during the rainy season reached by a short forested hiking trail. Kodaikanal Pine Forest (26 min) Forest Thalaiyar Waterfalls (56 min) Water drops 297 m. from the top of this waterfall (known as Rat Tail Falls) in the Palani Hills. Berijam Lake (1 hr 20) This 59-acre lake has a small guesthouse a Hindu temple & hiking in a lush natural setting. Kodaikanal Solar Observatory Museum (21 min) Solar observatory & museum featuring high-powered telescopes a library & educational programs. Guna Caves (31 min) Discovered in 1821 this popular cave site exists between 3 massive pillar-shaped rocks. Pine Tree Forest (32 min) This dense forest with towering pine trees is a popular tourist spot for picture-taking. Palni Hills (43 min) Forested mountain range topping out at 8 310 feet with hiking trails & a prominent temple. Kumbakkarai Falls (2 hr 10) Many visitors bathe in the pools at this small waterfall in a tranquil environment. Silver Cascade Falls (28 min) Picturesque natural area featuring a steep waterfall in a lush landscape. Bryant Park (20 min) Recreation area featuring walking/cycling paths around a manmade lake with small boat rentals. |