Fairy Falls (Kodaikanal)

Fairy Falls is the resource of Pambar River, which joins the Vaigai River at the foot. It is also within the civic limits. It is a charming picnic spot just 5 km from Kodaikanal Lake. You can see a beautiful waterfall here. It is the overflow of the rural community reservoir flowing
south to form the enthralling fairy falls. The crystalline waters that fill the basin at the foot of the Fairy falls are frequently visited by tourists for bathing during kodaikanal tour. Fairy falls has turned out to be an indivisible part of community of Kodaikanal as a fascinating spot for picnic. It has also grown famous amongst Kodaikanal tourists for its crystal clear waters. Fairy falls is just 5 kms from Kodai Lake. Swimming at the foot of the falls will certainly leave you refreshed and revitalized.

Elk Falls

This place is located at a distance of 7 km from Kotagiri and is situated below Uyillatti village. The road passes through serenely laid out Badaga habitations. En-route to the Kannerimukku village is the first European house in the Nilgiris built by Collector Sullivan in the year 1819. Here, there is a European house that was built during the colonial period, though the two storied house now stands ruined. At the Elk falls, the water is full only in the rainy season but it is still worth a visit. The view from here is amazing and you can see from here an exquisite valley called 'kookal' which is known for its oranges. Otherwise it is a quiet place to just listen to the sound of the silvery water.

Chinnakallar Falls

Chinnakallar is about 26 km east of Valparai. It is known as Cherrapunji of Tamil Nadu. It is the second place in receiving maximum rainfall next to Cherrapunji. The hanging bridge is built across the falls is full of enchantment and thrill. This area always found wet and misty. Chinnakallar is full of greenish dense forest with tall majestic trees which gives a pleasant nature. It has the falls which sounds like a roaring lion. 

Catherine Falls

Catherine Falls, also known as St. Catherine's Falls, is located in the area that surrounds Coonoor. This beautiful waterfall falls from an impressive 250 feet. It can clearly been seen from the top of Dolphin's Nose if seeing the entire waterfall as one total impression is what you are looking for. It is also possible to take a road to the top of the falls. This vantage point allows you to truly appreciate the awesome power that Mother Nature has contained within a waterfall as you look down the 250 feet to the pool of water and its surrounding landscape below.

Bear Shola Falls

The Bear Shola falls is favorite tourist spot in Kodaikanal and it is called so, because in earlier days bears used to come and drink water from this fall. It is one of the most ideal picnic spots in Kodaikanal town and is at a distance of about 2km from the lake and about 1.5km from the bus stand. 

It is ideal to visit the Bear Shola Falls during rainy season to enjoy the beauty of the falls in its fullness. The approach road to this falls is a rugged hill path and hence suitable means of transportation is necessary to reach the falls.