Kodaikanal With Vattakanal Trip | Muddie Trails

Hello Travelers!

Kodaikanal. Sure You Have Heard This Name Before!

It’s One Of The Best Hill Stations In Southern India With Its Altitude Of 7000 Feet Above Sea Level, Cold Weather, Dotted By Pine Forests And Aromatic Eucalyptus Trees.

Kodaikanal Translated As “Fog On The Hill”, Is A Place For All Seasons. Gifted With Rich Vegetation, One Can Easily Spot Different Kinds Of Birds Chirping Around. These Forests Are Also Home To Intimidating Bisons And Other Wild Animals. 

Highlights Of The Kodaikanal Trip:

• Dolphin’s Nose Trek

• Pristine Mannavanur Lake

• Poombarai Village View

• Rabbit/Sheep Farm

• Cycling Around Kodaikanal Lake

• Kodaikanal Shopping

• Vattakanal Cafe Hopping

• Campfire In Chilling Climate

Itinerary:

Day 0 (Journey To Kodaikanal)

• Start From Bangalore, An Overnight Journey.

Day 1 (Poombarai & Mannavannur)

• Drive To Kodaikanal, Check Into Our Homestay, Freshen Up.

• Note: Sometimes (If There Were Guests At Stay A Night Before), Our Check-In Time Will Be Delayed. In This Case, We Will Use A Washroom At Stay For Quick Freshen Up, And Put Luggage At The Common Area.

• Have A Fulfilling Breakfast.

• Hit The Mountains, Drive Through Picturesque Valleys & Curved Roads To The Beautiful Poombarai Village

• Visit Mannavanur Lake Conserved By The Forest Department. Go On An Optional Coracle Ride If You Wish To.

• Small Nature Walk Around The Lake To Reach A Wooden Bridge And Pose For Innumerable Pictures

• Have Lunch At A Local Restaurant (Note That Food Options Are Limited In This Remote Location)

• Visit Rabbit Farm On Top Of A Hill, Munch Freshly Grown Sweet Carrots, & Pineapple Overlooking Picturesque Mannavanur Lake In The Valley.

• Stop By At Poombarai Village For Hot Tea, Take Some Snaps Of Steep Mountain Fields

• Get Back To Homestay, Hot Tea In The Evening Chill.

• Bonfire In The Cold Weather With Hot Dinner.

• Have Long Conversations, Indulge In Some Group Activities Organized By Your Trip Leader.

• Rest For The Night On Your Cozy Beds

Day 2 (Kodaikanal & Vattakanal Trip) 

• Start The Day With A Nice Breakfast

• Pack Your Bags, Say Bye To The Homestay

• Visit Few Tourist Attractions Like Pine Forest, Guna Caves And Pillar Rocks En Route A Quieter Place – Vattakanal Village.

• Take A Stroll In The Streets Of This Hippie Haven, Taste Food/Drinks At A Local Cafe.

• Set Off On A Trek To Thrilling Dolphin Nose, By Hiking Down The Hill On A Rocky Path Interspersed By Roots Of Big Trees.

• While Posing For Pictures At Dolphin’s Nose, Mind Your Feet And Take Good Care Of Yourself, For It Is Very Dangerous.

• Get Back To Kodai Town, Go On A Famous Cycling If You Wish To, Shop Your Bags Full Of Spices, Eucalyptus Oil, Chocolates At A Flea Market Near The Lake

• Head Back Towards Blr, Dinner On Our Way

Day 3 (Reach Bangalore)

• Reach Back Bengaluru Early In The Morning.

Basic Details:

• This Trip Involves Basic Facilities In Terms Of Food, Travel, And Stay Without Any Luxury, Whatsoever.

• This Is A Group Trip With Shared Model. It May Not Suit Everyone – Especially For Those Expecting Privacy And Comfort. It Best Suits For People Who Wish To Socialize.

• Please Do Not Book This Trip If You Are Not Okay With Above Points.

Travel:

• Tempo Traveler Or Mini Bus (With Push Back Seats).

• We Request You To Book This Trip Only If You Can Handle Slight Discomfort (Especially Last Row Of The Vehicle).

Note: This Trip Involves Overnight Journey On A Push Back Seater (Not Sleeper Or Semi-Sleeper).

Stay:

• Guest House With Beds/Mattress, Clean Washrooms.

• Rooms With Comfortable Bedding, Hot Water.

Food:

• 2 Breakfasts, 1 Dinner (Veg) Are Included. Meals During Journey Are Self-Sponsored.

• Please Check Inclusions, Exclusions Of Kodaikanal & Vattakanal Trip Below For Complete List Of Things Included In Your Trip Cost.

Kodaikanal & Vattakanal Package Inclusions:

• Travel

• Homestay (Rooms On 3 To 4 Sharing With Attached Bathrooms)

• Food: 2 Breakfasts (Sat, Sun), 1 Dinner (Sat) – All Veg

• Mannavanur Lake, Poombarai Village Visit

• Vattakanal Trek, Visit To Tourist Attractions

• Campfire (If It Doesn’t Rain)

• Organizer(S) From Mt

Kodaikanal & Vattakanal Package Exclusions:

• Lunches, Dinner On Day 2

• Cycling, Coracle Or Any Special Activity

• Any Misc. Expenses Not Mentioned In The Inclusions Above