Midday: Visit the heart of Kodaikanal—Kodaikanal Lake. Rent a cycle or take a boat ride to admire the surrounding hills. Have lunch at a local café and try the famous homemade chocolates ...

From the park, you can book a one-hour ride into the sea, in a boat with a glass pane on its floor. “Make sure you come on a sunny day to get a clear view of the coral reefs, seagrass and fish ...