Kodaikanal · Sightseeing
Dolphin’s Nose, Kodaikanal is a visitor attraction in Kodaikanal. It is open Best attempted in daylight, roughly 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Entry costs Free for Indian nationals. Most visitors need about 1 to 2 hours. The best time to visit is April – June and September – October.
A flat rock jutting out over a sheer drop of several hundred metres, reached by a downhill trek of about two kilometres from Pambar. The walk down through the shola forest is part of the experience, and the view over the valley is among Kodaikanal’s finest.
Tip: It is a genuine walk — wear proper shoes and allow around two hours for the return trip.
| Timings | Best attempted in daylight, roughly 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
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| Time required | 1 to 2 hours |
| Best time to visit | April – June and September – October |
| Location | Vellagavi, Tamil Nadu 624101 |
| How to reach | ~8 km from town; trek in from Pambar village |
| Contact number | 04542-241675 |
| Entry fee | Free |
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Timings and ticket prices can change — please confirm before your visit.
Dolphin’s Nose is generally open Best attempted in daylight, roughly 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Timings can change on public holidays, so please reconfirm before your visit.
The entry fee for Dolphin’s Nose is around Free for Indian nationals. Camera and other charges may apply separately.
The best time to visit Dolphin’s Nose is April – June and September – October.
You would typically need about 1 to 2 hours to explore Dolphin’s Nose comfortably.
~8 km from town; trek in from Pambar village. It is one of the most-visited places in Kodaikanal.
Yes. Dolphin’s Nose is a popular stop on our Kodaikanal tour packages — we can add it to a custom itinerary with hotel, cab and sightseeing all arranged for your dates and budget.
Do it as a guided tour — hotels, cabs and sightseeing all sorted, customised to your dates.
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