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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Kodaikanal travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kodaikanal

With a population of 35,021, Kodaikanal is a must-see destination in Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Kodaikanal to see all of its attractions.

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When to visit Kodaikanal

Kodaikanal in September
Estimated hotel price
₹ 3408
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kodaikanal in September
Estimated hotel price
₹ 3408
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kodaikanal in May, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 21 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 8 °C, with an average temperature of 13 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 254 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Kodaikanal, with an average rainfall of 35 mm.

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How to Get to Kodaikanal

Plane

Although Kodaikanal doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Coimbatore Peelamedu (CJB), which is located 101 km from Kodaikanal. Coimbatore Peelamedu is the most popular, with regular flights from IndiGo, Air India, British Airways and other airlines departing from India. The shortest domestic flight to Kodaikanal departs from Mumbai and takes around 2h 15m.

Plane

Although Kodaikanal doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Coimbatore Peelamedu (CJB), which is located 101 km from Kodaikanal. Coimbatore Peelamedu is the most popular, with regular flights from IndiGo, Air India, British Airways and other airlines departing from India. The shortest domestic flight to Kodaikanal departs from Mumbai and takes around 2h 15m.

Airports near Kodaikanal

CJBCoimbatore Peelamedu
TRZTiruchirappalli Civil
COKKochi

Airlines serving Kodaikanal

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (349 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,459 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (325 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,899 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (442 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (611 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (201 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (829 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kodaikanal

Average rates range from around ₹ 4,055 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 11,286 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kodaikanal

Most booked hotels in Kodaikanal

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Kodai Resort Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,280+
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Villa Retreat - Boutique Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 4,854+
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Cottages By The Creek.
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 3,406+
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Jayaraj Residency
1 star
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
₹ 1,448+
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Fabhotel Abirami Grand Inn
3 stars
Okay (5.8, Okay reviews)
₹ 1,533+
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Hiring a car in Kodaikanal

Expect to pay ₹ 102 per litre in Kodaikanal (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,226 and ₹ 1,635.

Expect to pay ₹ 102 per litre in Kodaikanal (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,226 and ₹ 1,635.

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