With some awesome road trip options available in the surrounding area, having your own car makes good sense. Without one, it wouldn’t be half as easy to soak up all that Kodaikanal, 17 miles away, has to offer. See the sights starting with Kodaikanal Lake, Kumbakkarai Falls and Bryant Park. Don’t miss Palakkad either! Just 60 miles away, Tipu Sultan Fort, Malampuzha Park and Dhoni Waterfalls are non-negotiable stops here.