Kodaikanal, 'Switzerland of the East', Western Ghats, Tamil Nadu

For the visitors enjoying long hiking and trekking, a wonderful and enjoyable 3 to 4 days trek is available with delightful path. The usual trek follows from Berijam lake to the Kerala border Vandaraw and will be back via Poondi , Kavunji, and Kukkal. The big Mannavanur sheep farm is another landmark on this trekking via this route. It has alwyas remained a great retreat to nature lovers as they get a variey of flora and founa to see along the stretch. The view of the cliffs would be breathtaking. Several mountain streams with panoramic view are also seen enroute.

One has to hire a local guide to avoid missing of routes. Prior permission needed from District Forest office for staying in forest rest houses. Food has to be packed since only tea shops are available at villages in between.