- 4H
- Kodaikanal
- 4H
About the Activity:
Situated at a distance of 8 km from the main city of Kodaikanal, the Dolphin's Nose provides a bird's eye view of the scenic landscape of the surrounding mountainous area. It is a flat rock jutting out of the mountain, overlooking a deep cliff, with its shape akin to that of the nose of a dolphin. Positioned at an elevation of 6600 feet, the fascinating place is one of the central destinations for tourists visiting Kodaikanal.
The 3-4 hour trip to the Dolphin’s Nose can be undertaken at either 8 am or 2 pm. An experienced guide, well versed with the terrain, will steer you through the trek. The summit offers a panoramic view of the area below and on clear days, you might be able to spot the Periyakulam Town as well as the Vaigai Lake. The trek isn’t a very strenuous one and you might also take a detour to the small village of Vellagavi which is on the same track.
Kodaikanal the idyllic hill station is engulfed with natural rhapsodies with cascading waterfalls, lush green woods, misty mountains, placid lakes and rolling valleys. This thriving place is the source to the incredible Pambar Falls. Also called the Nom de plume grand cascade, you’ll typically spend around four hours to trek to the waterfalls. At the end of the path flanked by rugged hills you’ll be mesmerized to see the splendid falls cascade on step-like rock formation.
About the Activity:
Begin the trek of 16 km either early morning around 8 am or around 2 pm. With an experienced guide for company, cross over the steep track behind Pambar House. Meet the Pambar River meandering its way to drop over a chain of rock formation. Enjoy a shower in the pool beneath the falls. Delight in the chance spotting of several endemic birds and butterflies in the wild vicinity. Post this, return to Kodai around 2 pm or 6 pm, depending on your trek timings.
- 2D/2N
- Kodaikanal
- 2D/2N
- Located merely 10 hour drive from the heart of Bangalore, Kodaikanal Palani Hills takes the pride of being the one of the most beautiful mountain rages in South India.
- Start your trip from the mentioned pick up points, Indira Nagar 07:30 PM, Domlur 07:45 PM and Magrath road 08:00 PM.
- Reach the camp site at 06:00 AM and enjoy the delicious break fast, then get ready to start your trekking experience towards the hill.
- Start your trekking experience on the rocky formations of the vicinity which makes it an ideal spot for hiking and reach Palani hills for a lunch.
- Then trek all way up to the peak and descend back to the base camp by dusk and rest your self in a tent or dormitory.
- On 17th April 2016 wake up early to refresh yourself with a energetic breakfast and depart to Bangalore at 10:00 AM and reach your drop point around 10:00 PM.
- This trekking experience is a great opportunity for naturalist and wildlife lovers as this trek provides you with frequent spotting of rare and beautiful wildlife species.