3D/2N
1/63D/2N
hill stationbackpackingviewpointsKodaikanal
Kodaikanal & Vattakanal Backpacking Trip
3D2N of cliffs, shola forest and a star-shaped lake
Duration
3D/2N
Difficulty
easy
Group size
Up to 24
Transport
tempo-traveller
- Coaker's Walk at first light
- Dolphin's Nose and Echo Point trek from Vattakanal
- Pillar Rocks and the Guna caves
- Cycling around Kodai lake
- Vattakanal falls and the pine forest
- Optional Berijam lake permit drive
Pickup & drop points
Majestic (Kempegowda Bus Station), Bengaluru
Reporting point · Bangalore
Majestic (Kempegowda Bus Station), Bengaluru
Drop point on the return leg
Share your preferred point after booking - the organiser confirms it in the trip group.
Day-by-day itinerary
Timings are indicative and may shift with traffic or weather.
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Day 1Overnight to Kodaikanal, Coaker's Walk
Arrive after the climb from Batlagundu, check in at Vattakanal and walk Coaker's Walk while the valley is still clear. Afternoon at the lake with cycles, then Bryant Park before dinner.
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Hostel, Vattakanal
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Day 2Dolphin's Nose trek and Pillar Rocks
Trek from Vattakanal down to Dolphin's Nose and Echo Point through the shola forest, back up for lunch, then Pillar Rocks, Guna caves and the Green Valley view in the afternoon.
breakfastdinner
Hostel, Vattakanal
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Day 3Vattakanal falls and return
A last morning at Vattakanal falls and the pine forest, breakfast at a cliff cafe, and the drive back down the 60 hairpins. Bengaluru by 10 pm.
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Stay & food
hostel
Hostel, Vattakanal · Hostel, Vattakanal
tempo-travellerTrekkingCyclingViewpoint walksWaterfall visit
Meals included
Day 1breakfast, dinner
Day 2breakfast, dinner
Day 3breakfast
Vegetarian, Jain and eggless plates available - tell the organiser at checkout.
What's included
Stay
- 2 night(s) stay — hostel
Food
- Meals as listed in the day-wise plan
Transport
- AC tempo traveller / bus from the boarding hub
- All local transfers, tolls, parking and driver charges
Team
- SoloTrips-verified trip captain throughout
- First-aid kit and emergency support
Not included
- Meals not listed in the itinerary
- Entry fees and camera charges unless stated
- Personal expenses, tips and anything not in inclusions
- Travel insurance
Cancellation & date change
15+ days before departure90% refund
7+ days before departure50% refund
3+ days before departure0% refund
Refunds processed within 7 working days.
What to pack
Keep it to one backpack - vehicle space is shared.
Documents
Government photo ID (Aadhaar / DL / Passport)Essential
Clothing
Two changes of comfortable clothesEssential
Light jacket or fleece for the night
Gear
Trekking or sports shoes with gripEssential
Reusable water bottle, 1L or moreEssential
Small daypack
Personal
Personal medication and basic first aidEssential
Sunscreen, cap and sunglasses
Power bank and charging cable
Organiser & safety
Organised by · since 2016
Muddie Trails
✫ 4.7 · 980 trips completed
Muddie Trails has been running weekend trips and treks out of Bengaluru since 2016, with a second base in Hyderabad. Groups stay small, every departure has a trip captain on ground, and roughly seven in ten travellers book solo — so the WhatsApp group goes out three days before departure and nobody arrives at Majestic not knowing anyone.
Verified organiser
Documents and track record are checked before a trip can be listed.
24×7 support helpline
Real humans on call for the whole departure.
Insured & first-aid on ground
Coverage and a trained kit travel with the group.
Live location sharing
Share your trip trail with family in a tap.
24×7 SOS & support
One tap from your booking once the trip is confirmed.
Traveller reviews
5.0
2 reviews
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organisation5.0
value5.0
safety5.0
experience5.0
Captain made the trip✫ 5
Our trip lead knew every trail, every tea shop and every shortcut. Also handled a twisted ankle in the group calmly, which says more than any itinerary.
Would recommend to solo women✫ 5
Female trip lead, verified stay, and the group was respectful throughout. Felt safe the entire trip, including the night trek portion.
Good to know
Is this trip solo-friendly?
Yes — most people on our departures book solo. You'll be added to the group WhatsApp three days before departure, and the trip captain handles introductions on the bus.
What's the group size?
Departures are capped, and the exact number is on the booking page. Anything above 20 runs with two captains.
Can I get a refund if I cancel?
Refunds follow the cancellation policy shown on the departure — 90% up to 15 days before, 50% up to 7 days, nothing inside 72 hours.
Still have a question?
Talk to Muddie Trails directly before you book.