With some awesome day trip options in the surrounding area, having your own car makes sense. Without one, it’d be much harder to soak up all that Kodaikanal, 35 miles away, has to offer. Among the first stops you make here ought to be Kodaikanal Lake, Kumbakkarai Falls and Bryant Park. Madurai is another popular option. It’s 55 miles away and has a variety of fascinating things to see and do. Meenakshi Amman Temple, Samanar Hills and Vaigai River are only the start.