With some terrific road trip options in the surrounding area, having your own car makes sense. Without one, it’d be much harder to soak up everything that Kodaikanal, 20 miles away, has to offer. Kodaikanal Lake, Kumbakkarai Falls and Bryant Park alone make the drive out worthwhile. Situated 55 miles away, Madurai is another popular tourist destination. If you swing by, don’t miss Meenakshi Amman Temple, Samanar Hills and Vaigai River.