Vattakanal Travel Guide

Kodaikanal

Stayed in this beautiful cottage called "Edwin's Cottage" in Vattakanal
Stayed in this beautiful cottage called "Edwin's Cottage" in Vattakanal
Beautiful views like these are the most perfect nature's refreshment for all those who need a break from their 9-5 routine life . Place : Dolphin Nose , Kodaikanal
View from the beautiful cottage that I stayed at in Vattakanal
Watching the sunset up in the hills

Popular places to visit

Kodaikanal which includes a lake or waterhole and kayaking or canoeing

Kodaikanal Lake

Rent a boat and explore the calm water of this manmade lake, tour its perimeter on foot or by bike and visit religious landmarks.

Kodaikanal Lake
Silver Cascade showing a cascade

Silver Cascade Falls

Gaze in wonder at the rushing water of this attractive waterfall and spot troops of monkeys playing on the rocks.

Silver Cascade Falls
Kurinji Temple which includes a temple or place of worship and heritage elements

Kurinji Temple

Visit this peaceful temple to see a fine example of Dravidian-style architecture and enjoy sweeping views of Kodaikanal’s rolling green countryside.

Kurinji Temple

Palani Hills

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Palani Hills during your travels in Kodaikanal. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Palani Hills

Kumbakkarai Falls

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Kumbakkarai Falls during your travels in Kodaikanal. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Kumbakkarai Falls

Perumal Peak

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Perumal Peak during your travels in Kodaikanal. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Perumal Peak

Top hotels in Vattakanal

THE KODAI HAVEN

THE KODAI HAVEN

2 out of 5
Dolphin Nose Road,Vattakanal Kodaikanal Tamilnadu
The price is ₹3,277 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
₹3,277
₹3,452 total
2 Feb - 3 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kodaikanal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Kodaikanal Lake and Kodaikanal Golf Club are located ...
THE KODAI HAVEN
Vatta Merriment

Vatta Merriment

3 out of 5
10/96-A1 Kodaikanal TamilNadu
The price is ₹3,960 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
₹3,960
₹4,160 total
26 Jan - 27 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kodaikanal. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Kodaikanal Lake and Kodaikanal Golf Club are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
Amazing Trip

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2025

Vatta Merriment
Sterling Kodai Lake

Sterling Kodai Lake

4 out of 5
44, Gymkhana Road, Lake View Kodaikanal Tamil Nadu
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹5,406 per night from 19 Feb to 20 Feb
₹5,406
₹5,676 total
19 Feb - 20 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Kodaikanal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Kodaikanal Lake and Bryant Park are located ...
7.6/10 Good! (42 reviews)
Great staff, very helpful, very friendly, always smiling, good location, we just had one issue and that was having no hot water, the hotel manager mr reneesh kindly moved us to another room immediately. Thank you all .

Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025

Sterling Kodai Lake
Yagappa Heritage Resort

Yagappa Heritage Resort

3.5 out of 5
Noyce Rd Hallowdene Bungalow Kodaikanal TN
The price is ₹4,590 per night from 7 Feb to 8 Feb
₹4,590
₹4,860 total
7 Feb - 8 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly resort in Kodaikanal. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Kodaikanal Lake and Coaker's Walk ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
I stayed in a comfortable and spacious Deluxe Room, with a peaceful and pleasant ambience that was perfect for relaxing both mind and body. The staff at the front desk and in the restaurant were exceptionally friendly, courteous, and attentive, making the experience even more pleasant. I had opted ...

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Yagappa Heritage Resort
Hotel Ganpat Grand, Palani

Hotel Ganpat Grand, Palani

3.5 out of 5
167/1, Adivaram Itteri Road Palani Tamil Nadu
The price is ₹4,449 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
₹4,449
₹4,671 total
26 Jan - 27 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Palani. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Popular attraction Palar Dam is located nearby.
8/10 Very Good! (24 reviews)
The room was clean. At first we were given a room near the smoking area. I asked for another room because of this. No questions asked. We did get a room on thd same floor. Basic requirements in the room, food is good. We got a late checkout too.

Reviewed on 3 Apr 2025

Hotel Ganpat Grand, Palani
Hotel Nakshathra - A Royal Stay

Hotel Nakshathra - A Royal Stay

3.5 out of 5
No. 299-D, Kodaikanal Road Palani Tamil Nadu
The price is ₹4,446 per night from 28 Jan to 29 Jan
₹4,446
₹4,668 total
28 Jan - 29 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Palani. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attraction Palar Dam is located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (6 reviews)
Good Experience

Reviewed on 19 Jun 2025

Hotel Nakshathra - A Royal Stay
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