Travelling To The Awesome Kodaikanal

So you’ve been thinking about a mesmerizing holiday in South India to relax and unwind, right? Well, there is nothing like Kodaikanal. It is a place that will help you heal your mind and body, inside out. 

Are you tired of living that same life in an urban jungle every day and have been wondering if you could live in a beautiful house in the lap of nature just like they tell you in the stories? Well, just visualize it and see yourself living in a home-stay in one of the cottages nestled amongst mountains covered in excessive greens, while you sip on Vattakanal's hot chocolate that is home-brewed. Kodaikanal is all this and what’s more, you will witness clouds cross through from time to time turning the room blurry. You will be welcomed by a lot of kind gestures by nature in Kodaikanal.

Kodaikanal is one of those places that rejuvenate a person’s soul and body. Kodaikanal recharges your mental state of being, which is incapacitated by the daily routine in city life. Your beautiful and memorable trip will begin with your desire to travel to Kodaikanal, no matter where you are in the world. Even if you are staying in the USA and wish for a road trip at a place like Kodaikanal then you will start searching for USA to India flights and will choose the first one amongst all the flights to India. That’s the appeal that Kodaikanal has. You can either travel solo on a motorbike or gather a few of your closest buddies and start your journey.

Reaching Kodaikanal

Kodaikanal is connected to all major cities and the best route is from Bengaluru which is 460 KMS away. You can book a flight to Bengaluru and then begin a mesmerizing journey to Kodaikanal by road. You can book a sleeper bus to Kodaikanal to make your journey a little less tiring but the adventure part will be missing and it is recommended that you travel by your own vehicle that can be hired. After eleven hours of tough driving, shifting gears and different genres of music and voila, you will be welcomed by the fresh air of Kodaikanal. There will be a shift in altitude and you will be left with a few goose bumps and your ears getting blocked. You will witness lush green landscapes all around with different kinds of flowers all around. You will be as close to nature as it gets.

Booking a Place To Stay

You won’t be facing any issue with a place to stay as you will find a lot of amazing places. Apart from hotels you will be able to book homestays or hostels that are quite famous amongst foreigners as well as locals. Although, a lot of travel agencies are there and they try to sell you the best deal, it is still advisable that you do your research and find an accommodation that you like most. Just look for an accommodation that suits your liking.

Get a good place to stay but don’t plan to stay indoors. You don’t want to stay inside at a place like Kodaikanal. A good home-stay is surely a good deal as you will get it reasonably cheap and choosing a good home stay is important.

Eating in Kodaikanal

Kodaikanal is a majestic hill-station that is located in the centre of Tamil Nadu and is a relaxing destination for tourists and travellers from all around the world. This is one reason that you will find a wide variety of cuisines in Kodaikanal and the cafes and restaurants offer some of the best quality food. From Italian, Chinese and English delicacies to Indian and Continental, you will get it all. Do check out local delicacies like the Chicken Schnitzel from Altaf's Café in Vattakanal. 

Things to do in Kodaikanal

Kodaikanal is popularly known as the princess of hill-stations and has a lot of places to visit and these places will definitely blow your mind away. One of the foremost of these places is the trek to the Vattakanal waterfalls. Although it is quite risky to travel to this destination during the rainy season as moss covered rocks would be throwing you off your feet, it is still an experience that you need.

A Tip for Travellers

Here’s a tip. If you want to visit all the tourist spots in Kodaikanal make sure you don’t cramp your trip with a tight schedule. Ensure that you plan your visit and go to a few places at a time and enjoy the moment you are in. You don't want yourself to be exhausted by the time your trip ends.

It will be difficult for you to leave the place once you’re so close to nature away from the rough big city life. Make sure you enjoy every single bit of it. Once reality hits you after the trip is over, memories will be all that you have.