New Year Kodaikanal Trek & Camping
About The Trip
Closest to the equator in India, Tamil Nadu state is a burning ball in summer. But the state also houses some pockets of respite like Kodaikanal. Simply relaxing and peacefully de-stressing, this hill station is an adjective of purity. Seated at chilling 7200 feet, the place boasts misty woodlands, pine forests, rainbow-coloured waterfalls, a Kodai Lake, Dolphin Nose Point, Echo Rock, and Vattakanal Falls.
Called by various names like 'Princess of the Hills' and 'The Gift of the Forest', Kodaikanal has been a landing location to fight tropical diseases and high temperatures.
Espied closely, if Kodaikanal is the hymn, Perumal Peak trek is music. According to local folklore, the peak was once a volcano that stopped erupting 1,000 years ago. It is a moderate 7 km trek (one way) in the Western Ghats, offering spectacular views of the Nilgiris and perched at 2,440 m.
Let's become a spectator of the silenced beauty and surrender to the meaningful depths of offbeat, pristine and less-disturbed places of Kodaikanal. If you are thinking of zeroing in on a place for New Year 2023, count in for Kodaikanal Trekking and Camping experience that comes loaded with Perumal Peak trek and many other sightseeing locations. Meanwhile, Plan the Unplanned team will look out for you, guide you, and care for you just like a family member. We have organised everything for you, your ticket has to be booked. Go through the itinerary; we are sure it will appeal to you. Book your slot at the earliest.
Trip Highlights:
Summit Perumal Peak Trek 14 km (to and fro).
Trek down to Dolphin's Nose Point and get clicked like a pro.
Go to Echo Rock point where the sounds echos due to the shape of huge rocks.
Meet Israelis in the little Israel of Kodai.
Get shrouded by mists at Vattakanal Falls.
The new year 2023 musical night and bonfire with new friends.
Have lunch in one of the renowned Kodaikanal cafes.
- Dance/Learn/Sing/Promise have a blasting opening into 2023.
Price
Brief Itinerary
Brief Itinerary
30 December 2022
- Pick up from Bangalore by 7:30 PM (approx)
31 December 2022
- Reach Kodaikanal
- Take a 500-metre uphill hike from the parking lot to reach the campsite.
- Freshen up and breakfast
- Trek to Perumal Peak at the height of 2440 metres (to and fro 10 km)
- Have late lunch at around 3:00 pm (approx)
- Relax by the Waterfall (400 metres from the campsite)
- High tea and snacks
- Bonfire (if weather permits)
- New Year Celebration and Music
- Dinner and retire for the night
01 January 2023
- Freshen up & have breakfast
- Leave campsite by 9:30 AM
- Hike to Dolphin’s nose and Echo Rock
- Self-sponsored lunch at one of the famous cafes in Kodaikanal
- Return and stop at Vattakanal Falls
- Depart back to Bangalore
- Enroute stop for a self-sponsored dinner
02 January 2023
- Return to Bangalore on Monday between 5:00-6:00 am (approx)
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
Exclusions
Pickup Points
Detail Itinerary
Meals Not Included
Private Vehicle | (Non-AC Tempo Traveller / Mini Bus (Push Back seats))
Stay Not Applicable
Details
Pick up from Bangalore by 7:00 PM (approx)
Lunch, Dinner
Trek
Tents
Details
Breakfast
Private Vehicle | (Non-AC Tempo Traveller / Mini Bus (Push Back seats))
Stay Not Applicable
Details
Things To Carry
- Small backpack to carry your essentials during the tre
- Power Ban
- Warm Layer ( Kodaikanal has a cold temperature up to 6-10 Degree
- Water bottles – 2 (1 liter each
- Lunch Box & Spoon to carry your packed lunc
- Raincoat/Bag covers in case of rain
- A comfortable pair of shoes with good grip for trekkin
- Flip-flops for lazing around the campsit
- Torch/Headlamp to be used at nigh
- Portable chargers for your electronic
- Extra pair of clothes to change into once we
- Polybags to pack your wet clothe
- Extra cash for meals not included in the itinerary
Policy and Terms
In the event that YOU cancel your trek, this is the cancellation policy we follow:
| Intimation Period* | Cancellation Fee** |
| 10 days or more | 15% of the total invoice value |
| Between 5-10 days | 50% of the total invoice value |
| Between 0- 10 days | 100 % of the total invoice value |
- *Intimation Period means the number of days before the tour is scheduled to start
- **Cancellation Fee is the amount of money that will be deducted from the total billing amount before offering the refund.
NOTE:
We shall not accept any reasons whatsoever for the cancellation, we request everyone to abide by the policy.There shall be no transfer of dates possible for any reason if you cannot make it to the event once the booking is confirmed.The tickets are transferrable to any person, in case you cannot attend the event.
If Plan The Unplanned cancels the trek due to limited/no bookings for the trek, we shall offer a full refund and the same shall be credited to the original mode of payment within 7 days from the date of initiation of refund.
For a detailed cancellation policy check here New Year Cancellation Policy
FAQ's
I have booked the trek when will I get further updates regarding the trek
Well, most of our treks are usually confirmed by Thursday and you would receive a BON VOYAGE mail that would contain details as regards Pickup Points ( Location and Timings ), Outdoor Leader ( Point of Contact ), Do’s and Don’ts
Would I be added to a WhatsApp Group once the trek is confirmed?
Yes, the Event Headsup email would contain a link for Whatsapp Group through which one can join and interact with fellow travelers and outdoor leaders
Do I have to carry luggage all the way during trekking?
Not at all. You could keep all the extra luggage back at the campsite/homestay and carry only the necessary stuff for the trek ( Raincoats, Torchlight, Waterbottle, lunchbox and your valuable
Do you have Washrooms during the trek?
Well, you are in the mountains and none of our trails have a washroom facility during the trek
Is the trek safe for Women/Girls?
Yes, it’s much safe and sound. We have been organizing these treks over the years now and we always have had an equal ratio or sometimes we have women in the majority. We also have female outdoor leaders who are on board and lead the other trekking enthusiast. We have made sure our homestay/tent accommodation is separate for men and women
Would I be able to postpone to a future in case I do not attend the trek on the day of departure?
We are extremely sorry, you cannot postpone to any future date in case you fail to attend the trek on the mentioned date for any reasons whatsoever ( family/health/work emergencies ). You can write to us at [email protected] as regards and our team will get in touch with you on the same
Additional Information
- Consumption of alcohol, intoxicants and smoking would not be tolerated during the entire course of the journey and the trek. Kindly co-operate with us to make the experience more fun.
- Do not expect any luxuries on the trip. The locations that we host are at remote places and we do our best to arrange the basic facilities. The goal is to be outdoors.
- The Food that shall be provided will be Basic Veg Food. We do not serve Non-Veg Food.
- Put Litter in its place, do not trash your travel.
- Plan The Unplanned shall not be responsible for any of your belongings, valuables, jewellery etc. Kindly do take care.
- In the case of traffic delays or breakdowns, expect a little delay in reaching the destination.
- Please go through the detailed Cancellation Policy here
From : INR 8000/-
INR 6299/-
per person
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