Kodaikanal Backpacking Trip: 1N2D Weekend Getaway
bangaloreBangalore2 days
The trip at a glance
About this trip
Kodaikanal or the Princess of Hills in Tamil Nadu is one of the most popular tourist destinations in South India. Often considered for a romantic weekend retreat, the quaint little town is blessed with a perfect temperature at any given season. If you are seeking time alone in the laps of nature, with your dear ones, Kodai is the place to go. Adorned with cascading waterfalls, shimmering lakes and undulating green hills, the town leave you awestruck with its natural beauty.
- Pickup location
- bangalore
- Destination
- Bangalore
- Booking
- On Barefoot Trekkians
- Organiser
- Barefoot Trekkians
Your itinerary
The organiser lists 2 days, while the itinerary runs through Day 4. Confirm total travel time before booking.
Day 1Travel Day:
Day 0Start with your overnight journey from Bangalore to Kodaikanal The road trip from Bangalore commences at 8:30 P.M. Drive through the breathtaking highway of Southern India. The 500 km distance takes about 10 hours to complete.
Kodaikanal can be really crowded and roads can be jammed in the holiday season. It can cause inconvenience at certain places of our itinerary (especially Pine forest, Pillar Rock & Guna cave circuit). Sometimes there is an outside chance to miss a place or two. Book this trip only of you are okay with this fact. We request to strictly follow timings set by Captains. This can help us in getting ahead of the crowd.
Day 2Visit famous Pine forest- Pillar Rock- Guna Cave(Optional) - Kodai Lake
Welcome the beautiful day with the misty mountains of Kodaikanal as you approach
the Ghat section. The winding roads willtake you to our stay in the outskirts region.
Freshen up and after breakfast, relax in the lap of nature and set off towards the breathtaking Pine Forest
As per the time management and traffic, we will set off to Guna Caves(Optional), also known as Devil's Kitchen
Next up visit the breathtaking Pillar Rocks. At the end head towards the heart of the town and make sure to pay a visit to the famous Kodai Lake. Nestled right in the middle of the city, this picturesque lake is a
must-see.
Day 3Kodaikanal Exploration - Vattakanal - Dolphin Nose - Echo Point .
Welcome the beautiful day, Freshen up and after breakfast relax in the lap of nature.
Head towards Vattakanal. Begin the trek to the Dolphin Nose View point.
Catch some stunning views at the cliff and head back to Vattakanal, Finish your late lunch at Famous Altaf Cafe.
You will visit Vattakanal Waterfalls (Waterflow subject to season) which gives you a soothing view of the falls surrounded by forest.
Depart back to Bangalore by evening and reach the city early morning on Monday.
Day 4Reach back home with amazing trip memories
The next morning we reach Bangalore via the same scenic route. You reach home with a backpack full of amazing memories, stories and experiences. You will have an energetic tale to brag about at family dinner or parties.
Inclusions, prices and policies
What's included
Entire travel as per the itinerary by AC Tempo Traveller/Mini Bus. Meals- Breakfast on Day 1 & 2 and Dinner on day 1. Trip captain throughout the trip. Accommodation on triple and quad sharing basis in Rooms. Entry fees to the places mentioned in the itinerary. All toll and driver night charges.
What's excluded
Anything not mentioned under inclusions. Travel, Accidental, Health and Medical insurance Cost arises due to uncontrollable circumstances like bad weather conditions, landslides, or some public protest. Anything not mentioned under “inclusions”. GST @ 5%
Cancellation policy
Cancellation/ Reschedule and Refund Policy: No refund shall be made with respect to the initial booking amount for any cancellations/reschedule. However, If cancellations/reschedule are made 7 days before the start date of the trip, 50% of the trip cost will be charged as cancellation fees. If cancellations/reschedule are made 3 days before the start date of the trip, 75% of the trip cost will be charged as cancellation fees. If cancellations/reschedule are made within 3 days before the start date of the trip, 100% of the trip cost will be charged as cancellation fees. In the case of unforeseen weather conditions or government restrictions, certain activities may be cancelled and in such cases, the operator will try his best to provide an alternate feasible activity. However, no refund will be provided for the same.
Terms & conditions
We reserve the right to rearrange the itinerary to suit availability without changing the total number of days or compromising on any service. All guests must carry a government-issued ID card. Confirmation of physical & mental health is required before starting any trek/tour with us. No refund will be provided for problems due to government orders, harsh weather, protests, landslides, or other unforeseen circumstances. What to carry: Soft copy of your Aadhar card and Vaccine certificate Face mask and Sanitizer Cargo/Track pants/Shorts T-shirts Sunscreen Good traction shoes Water bottles (2) Cap and Sunglasses Personal medical kit Flip-flops for lazing around the campsite Polybags to carry your wet clothes Extra cash for meals not included in the itinerary Powerbank Small backpack to carry your essentials during the trek And most importantly your sense of humor and the spirit of adventure.
Additional information
We neither guarantee the confirmation of train tickets in RAC or WL status nor initiate any refund if they get stuck in the same. Airfares are subject to change without notice. If fares increase after purchase, the difference will be payable.
COVID-19 measures
Thermal screening at pickup location and regular screening of staff, drivers & guides. Vehicles thoroughly sanitised before the commencement of the journey. Availability of sanitiser, masks & gloves during commute and at hotels.
Departure prices
2026-10-16: INR 5,599 2026-10-18: INR 5,599 2026-10-23: INR 5,599 2026-10-30: INR 5,599 2026-11-06: INR 5,599 2026-11-13: INR 5,599 2026-11-20: INR 5,599 2026-11-27: INR 5,599 2026-12-04: INR 5,599 2026-12-11: INR 5,599 2026-12-18: INR 5,599
Package evidence and scope
- transport · reported included
Source-reported included: Entire travel as per the itinerary by AC Tempo Traveller/Mini Bus.
Only explicitly listed legs/vehicle; connecting travel and all transfers are not inferred.
- accommodation · reported included
Source-reported included: Accommodation on triple and quad sharing basis in Rooms.
Only listed stay; occupancy and property not independently verified.
- meals · reported included
Source-reported included: Meals- Breakfast on Day 1 & 2 and Dinner on day 1.
Only listed meals, not all meals.
- GST · reported extra
Source-reported extra/excluded: GST @ 5%
GST only; tolls and other tax types are not substituted.
Cancellation evidence for this trip
trip specific · source ambiguous · Reviewed 11 Oct 2026
- free cancel window
- Not established for this trip; inspect the linked trip terms.
- refund tiers
- Trip section reports 50%, 75%, 100% charges or refunds. Read exact windows and amount basis at source; boundaries and exceptions are not resolved.
- non refundable amount
- Source includes non-refundable booking/advance or deposit language; do not treat listed percentages as unconditional cash refunds.
- refund method
- Not established for this trip; inspect the linked trip terms.
- date change
- Not established for this trip; inspect the linked trip terms.
- transfer
- Not established for this trip; inspect the linked trip terms.
- operator cancelled
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- force majeure
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Trip-specific evidence found. Source windows, amount basis and exceptions remain unresolved; no refund calculation or flexibility winner. Review time follows imported evidence, not API response time.
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