Top 5 Places in Tamilnadu for “Gang Trip”
Kodaikanal
Overview: Known as the “Princess of Hill Stations,” Kodaikanal offers lush greenery, serene lakes, and stunning viewpoints.
Attractions: Kodaikanal Lake, Coaker’s Walk, Pillar Rocks, And the Guna Caves.
Travel Expenses:
Transport: Train/Bus to Kodaikanal (approx. Rs:500-800).
Accommodation: Hostels/guesthouses (Rs:1,000-2,000 per night).
Guest Houses:
JRS INN, KODAIKANAL
7F8V+W5J, Pallangi Rd, Vilpatti, Tamil Nadu 624103
Purple Orchid By Xacro Xperiences
Bharathi Nagar Attuvampatti, Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu 624103
Food: Local eateries (Rs:200-300 per meal).
Total for 3 Days: Rs:3,500-6,000 per person.
Ooty
Overview: Ooty, also known as Udhagamandalam, is another beautiful hill station famous for its tea gardens and cool climate.
Attractions: Ooty Lake, Botanical Gardens, Nilgiri Mountain Railway, and Doddabetta Peak.
Travel Expenses:
Transport: Train/Bus to Ooty (approx. Rs:600-1,000).
Accommodation: Dormitories/guesthouses (Rs1,000-2,500 per night).
Guest Houses:
Hill Inn Rooms (KKS Home Stay)
37/A³, KKS ILLAM, Shoram Palace Rd, Charring Cross, Bombay Castel, Ooty, Tamil Nadu 643001
FabExpress Grand Castle Hill Resorts – Hotel in Hollywood Hills, Ooty
Pudunagar Heaven Hills, Home Compound, 3rd cross, Woodcock Rd, Ooty, Tamil Nadu 643006
Food: Local restaurants (Rs:250-400 per meal).
Total for 3 Days: Rs:4,000-6,500 per person.
Pondicherry
Overview: A former French colony, Pondicherry is known for its unique architecture, beaches, and vibrant culture.
Attractions: Auroville, Promenade Beach, and Sri Aurobindo Ashram.
Travel Expenses:
Transport: Train/Bus to Pondicherry (approx. Rs:400-700).
Accommodation: Hostels/guesthouses (Rs:500-2,000per night).
Guest Houses:
HOMESTAY HOTEL LA VILLA PONDI CHÉRIE GUESTHOUSE ROOMS
Door no, 4, 3rd Cross – Sathya Nagar, Sakthi Nagar, Saram, Puducherry, 605013
Hotel D’Inn
Plot No .1 & 2, 1st Cross St, Mangalakshmi Nagar, Puducherry, 605013
Food: Cafés and local dining (Rs:200-400 per meal).
Total for 3 Days: Rs3,000-6,900 per person.
Yercaud
Overview: A lesser-known hill station, Yercaud offers beautiful landscapes and pleasant weather.
Attractions: Yercaud Lake, Lady’s Seat, and Servarayan Temple.
Travel Expenses:
Transport: Bus from Salem (approx. Rs:100-200).
Accommodation: Guesthouses (Rs:1000-2,000 per night).
Skylight Residency Yercaud
No 13/186/AB, New Town Ondikkadai to Bus Stand Road, At, beside Paintball, Yercaud, Tamil Nadu 636601
Breezy Land Residency
Krishna Paradise Cross 1, Kombaikkadu, Tamil Nadu 636601
Food: Local restaurants (Rs:200-400 per meal).
Total for 3 Days: Rs2,500-6,000 per person.
Coimbatore
Overview: Known as the “Manchester of South India,” Coimbatore is a bustling city with proximity to hill stations.
Attractions: Marudamalai Temple, Black Thunder Theme Park, and VOC Park.
Travel Expenses:
Transport: Train/Bus to Coimbatore (approx. Rs:400-800).
Accommodation: Budget hotels (Rs:600-1,900 per night).
Guest Houses:
Hotel Lovely Nest
2XC9+8CC, 6/120, 7th Street, 4th Street Extension, Tatabad, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641012
Hotel Subashree – Coimbatore
124, Sastri Rd, Near Delhiwala, Opp. To Coffee Day, Ram Nagar, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641009
Food: Local eateries (Rs:150-300 per meal).
Total for 3 Days: Rs:2,500-6,500 per person
