Dolphin Nose

Weather : 10 - 20°C

Tags : Viewpoint

Timings : Sunrise to Sunset

Time Required : 2-3 hrs

Entry Fee : No entry fee

Time Required for Trek : 1-1.5 hours each side

Dolphin's Nose, Kodaikanal Overview

The Dolphin's Nose viewpoint in Kodaikanal is based on a flat, protruding piece of rock that is shaped like a dolphin's nose. This forms a visible cliff at the height of 6,600 feet, where you can experience Kodaikanal at its best - plunging valleys, rugged terrain, clear skies, and the splendor of green.

Reaching this spot requires a moderate level 3 km long trek through the pines and rocks of the Palani Hill Range. It is possible to explore a nearby waterfall and a local village along the way.

Fruit juice vendors and food stalls occasionally dot the landscape, but the items are relatively expensive up here. Overall, Dolphin's Nose constitutes a half-day trip into the mountains for a rejuvenating morning (or evening!).

Trek to Dolphin's Nose

The trail starts just after Pambar Bridge, where the descent to Dolphin's Nose viewpoint takes about 1-1.5 hours. If exploring the culture of the locale arouses your curiosity, you may pay a short visit to the village of Vellagavi along the way. Rugged paths lead off from the main trail to the village or the nearby Pambar Falls. A smaller viewpoint, known as the Mountain View Point, also falls on the way, and you may stop here for a break from your trekking expedition.

Upon reaching Dolphin's Nose, you will be greeted by the panoramic views of Catherine Falls, Kotagiri Hills, and the Mettupalayam plains along with the magnificent beauty of nature. In case the weather is especially clear, you may even spot the Periyakulam Town and Vaigai Lake in the distance. The return trip is uphill and may take up to 2 hours depending on your fitness level. This trek is not suitable for small kids and the aged people because of the rocky, rugged paths.