Visitor Information
- Famous For: Tourism, Photography and trekking.
- Entrance Fee: No entry fee is required.
- Visiting Time: This point is open on all days from 8:00a.m to 6: 00p.m
- Visit Duration: Approximately 2-3 hours trek up and down and spending time over there.
Apart from the peaceful weather and the hills of Kodaikanal, the Dolphin’s nose is major tourist attraction. It is mainly famous for its scenic beauty and breathtaking view from there. People who love adventure prefer trekking up and down, since it would be a nice view all along the journey.
Travelers’ Tips
- Be careful if you are travelling with children because of the terrain and the presence of mischievous monkeys.
- It would be advisable to carry your own liquid foods there, since it would be tiring enough a trek and might make you shell out more money than the original price if you are to buy the same fruit juices up there.
Things to Do
- The tip of the cliff would no doubt be one whole enthralling and thrilling enough to make you have enough clicks for a life time.
- There’s a village at a certain distance where one can visit after you are done with the main. However, people need permission from the forest department to do so.
- Don’t forget to have hot and spicy noodles overlooking the misty scenery in the restaurants there.
Best Time to Visit
The winter months (November to February) get chilly. The temperature falls sharply but if you enjoy the cold, it will make up for a great vacation.
During the months of March to May, the temperature is a little higher with occasional rainfall. Sight-seeing is best during this time of the year.
The monsoon witness’s heavy rainfall and most tourists try avoiding this time. If you are looking to spend some quiet time, rainy season is the best. The atmosphere is wonderful with fresh air and greenery all around.
How to Reach
The nearest airport to the Kodaikanal, Dolphin’s Nose is Madurai Airport which is at a distance of about 120 kilometers. From there, you can take a bus or book a cab to reach the city of Kodaikanal. The dolphin’s nose is 8 kilometers from the main town which would also include an addition 1.5 kilometers’ trek. The transportation facilities are smooth and this being a famous tourist place one wouldn’t face any transport related problem at all.
If you are planning to travel by train, the closest railway station would be Kodai road which is a distance of 80 kilometers.
Nearby Attractions
- Saleth Matha Church
- Liril Falls
- Fairy Falls
- Wax museum
- Kodaikanal Golf Club
- Kodaikanal Lake
- Guna caves
- Silent valley view
- Devil’s valley view
- Bryant’s park
Nearby Restaurants
- The Kodai Heaven
- Altaf’s café middle eastern and Italian
- Tava vegetarian restaurant
- Hilltop Inn
- Subway
- Aby’s Cafe
If you are planning to visit Kodaikanal which actually has ample number of tourist spot, then make sure to have this spot on your list. This place has a unique serenity giving a breathtaking view, something which you surely won’t want to miss from your travel bucket wish list.
