TREKS · 1-DAY · EASY · MAX 2133M
Coaker's Walk: Kodaikanal Cliffside Trail.
Coaker's Walk: Kodaikanal Cliffside Trail
1 km paved cliffside walk at 2,133 m in Kodaikanal, constructed in 1872 by Lieutenant Coaker. Built on a steep mountain slope with safety railings. Panoramic views of Kodaikanal Lake, Periyakulam town, Madurai city, and Dolphin's Nose point. Family-friendly.
Warnings
⚠Mist common (visit before 2:30 pm for clear views)
⚠Can be crowded on weekends
⚠Narrow sections with sheer drops; hold railings
⚠Slippery when wet
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