Coakers Walk

Coaker’s Walk is a 1 km long stretch of paved path located in the southern hill stations of Tamil Nadu, Kodaikanal. Many tourists visit the place for morning and evening walks or get a glimpse of the sunsets or sunrises. The overlooking view is surrounded by hills, plateaus and rivers.

Coaker’s Walk was constructed in the year 1972 by Lieutenant Coaker. It is situated at a distance of 0.8 kilometres from the Kodaikanal Bus Stand and one kilometre from the Kodaikanal Railway Station. In fact, it is only 500 meters away from Kodaikanal Lake, or Kodai Lake. The pathway toward the ascent of this steep slope commences at Van Allen Hospital and traverses the surroundings of St. Peter’s Church. At either of its edges, the pathway is flanked with fences in order to avoid any unwanted accidents from occurring.

Towards the southeast direction of the Coaker’s Walk lies Pamber River, while the city of Madurai and the sunset point Dolphin’s Nose lie in the southern direction. The place is a hotspot for activities like cycling, photography and nature walks.

Apart from that, there are vendors inside the Coaker’s Walk selling bhel and sliced mangoes with masala that are bought by many tourists. There are also some roadside stalls selling warm clothes, t-shirts and scarves within the periphery of the park at reasonable rates, thus attracting the attention of those interested in buying them.

The best time to visit Coaker’s Walk is during summers, from March to June, when the temperature is pleasant, and hills are only partly cloudy

In summer (March – June): The temperature during summers ranges from 22 to 32 degrees Celsius, with partly cloudy or sunny days complementing the atmosphere. In fact, the furthest situated rivers like the Pamber River is visible from Coaker’s Walk on sunny days. 

In monsoon (July – September): Monsoons in Kodaikanal receive unpredictable and heavy showers which make sightseeing difficult. Furthermore, since Coaker’s Walk is a long stretch of open space, it may be difficult to wander around.

In winters (December – February): The temperature during winters stays around 8 to 15 degrees Celsius, which is pleasant for sightseeing. The days may be cloudier and less sunny, which means the chilly weather throughout the day requires you to carry warm clothes.

The distance between Coaker’s Walk and Kodaikanal Bus Stand is 0.8 km and would take at most 10 minutes to cover. There are no auto-rickshaws available in the area. Thus, many resort to walking to the desired destination but this can be pretty time consuming. 

So, the best way to commute to Coaker’s Walk from the Kodaikanal Bus Stand  is via a rental cab, or a bike.