Kodaikanal Tour Packages From Bangalore

Well, lucky for you, there are a couple of incredible spots not too far from Bangalore that will help you do just that with their rolling hills, serene ambiance, and overall tranquil vibe. Across the state lines from Karnataka to Tamil Nadu are the towns of Ooty and Kodaikanal. An Ooty Kodaikanal tour package from Bangalore is just the perfect way to spend your holiday. Both of these places almost feel like they were purpose-built to help you unwind from the routine that life in the urban metropolises seems to follow. The lush greenery, incredibly satisfying hiking trails and jaw-dropping vistas, tea plantations, and waterfalls are everything you would want to see when you travel to a place that is more in tune with its natural surroundings. There is much more to explore in Ooty and Kodaikanal outside of traversing the gorgeous landscape. Both places have a rich culture and a storied history, which is there for you to see in their various locations.

Places To Visit In Kodaikanal From Bangalore

1. Pillar Rocks

What’s Special: Breathtaking views

Timings: 9 am to 4 pm

Transportation Option: Bus, rented vehicle, cab

One of the most-explored places in the Ooty Kodaikanal tour package from Bangalore, Pillar Rocks consists of three giant granite boulders, each laying vertically with a height of 400 feet. A small garden on the premises acts as an ideal picnic spot. One can click Insta-worthy pictures on this famous spot of Kodaikanal.

2. Kodaikanal Lake

What’s Special: Boat House

Timings: 8 am to 7 pm

Transportation Option: Cab, rented vehicle, bus

Kodaikanal Lake is an artificial star-shaped lake that offers enchanting views of the surroundings to visitors. The lake has a boathouse where one can opt for boating on different types of boats, such as a row, double-row, pedaling, and Shikara boats. The tariff varies depending on the type of boat ride one chooses. One can also opt for horse riding and cycling around the lake.

3. Chettiar Park

What’s Special: Kurinji flowers

Timings: 9 am to 5 pm

Transportation Option: Bus, rented vehicle, cab

A small Government maintained park in Kodaikanal, Chettiar Park is filled with lush greenery and exotic flowers. Among a wide variety of flowers, Kurinji flowers are a specialty here. The park has swings and slides to keep kids engaged and entertained. Many Indian films have been shot here. Chettiar Park is an ideal place to enjoy with your loved ones amidst the peaceful and natural surroundings.

4. Bear Shola Falls

What’s Special: Scenic views

Timings: 10 am to 6 pm

Transportation Option: Cab, bus, rented vehicle

Bear Shola Falls, as per beliefs, gets its name from the bears, who often used to come here to drink water. The place offers exhilarating views of the cascading waterfalls and lush greenery surrounding it. Be careful of the monkeys and slippery surfaces.

5. Bryant Park

What’s Special: Glasshouse

Timings: 9 am to 6 pm

Transportation Option: Bus, rented vehicle, cab

Bryant Park is a botanical garden situated on the Eastern side of Kodai Lake. Maintained by the Department of Horticulture, the park got named by its developer, H.D. Bryant. There is a wide variety of roses, cacti, shrubs, and hundreds of year-old trees. Apart from this, a glass house is also present inside the park, containing numerous potted plants. Every year in May, Flower Shows are organized by the Horticulture Department on the park premises.

Ideal Duration

Ooty and Kodaikanal aren’t too far away from each other. However, if you wish to thoroughly enjoy your vacation, you need to have enough time in your hands. A trip of 8 days with our Ooty Kodaikanal tour package from Bangalore will give you plenty of time to pace out your vacation properly. You can indulge in various fun experiences and visit several tourist attractions.

Best Time To Visit

Summer

Sure, summer may be the hottest time of the year in Ooty, but considering how cold the place usually is, that’s not saying much. Temperatures in both places don’t go past 32° during the day and in fact, drop down to around 20° or lower at night. Both places have their summers from March to June and the weather overall is conducive to all sorts of outdoor activities, such as sightseeing or hiking.

Monsoon

Once we move into the months from July to September, the skies start pouring rain. Both Ooty and Kodaikanal get moderate to heavy rainfall during this time. The surrounding greenery seemingly gets a fresh coat of paint thanks to the showers. Temperatures during this time are fairly even in both Kodaikanal and Ooty, dropping down by a few degrees from the numbers recorded in the summer.

Winter

Winters in both Ooty and Kodaikanal may get fairly intense for those not used to the chill that creeps onto a hill station during this season. Temperatures in both locations often drop down to single digits, especially once the sun goes down. Besides, if you want to be able to tolerate the frosty weather, some physical activity is necessary. This weather starts in both towns in the month of October and is present through November, December, January, and February. You can surely choose to visit this destination during this time and take advantage of your Bangalore to Kodaikanal package.

How To Reach?

By Air

Neither Ooty nor Kodaikanal have an airport within the towns themselves, but both are fairly close to some. In Ooty’s case, the most convenient destination for a flight from Bangalore would be the Coimbatore airport 88 km away, while Madurai International Airport is the one closest to Kodaikanal, some 120 km away.

By Rail

Trains ply from Bangalore to Kodaikanal quite regularly, with the whole journey taking about 9-10 hours for a direct train. Ooty doesn’t have a train station of its own, but the nearest one at Mettupalayam is also accessible from Bangalore. Kodaikanal and Mettupalayam themselves are not connected by a train route, however.

By Road

A road trip from Bangalore to these destinations takes you through Ooty first, some 270 km away, with Kodaikanal being a further 250 km south from Ooty. The whole journey in one go takes about 13-7 hours to reach Ooty from Bangalore and a further 6 hours to Kodaikanal.