Things to do in Kilkunda, Tamil Nadu

Kilkundah is a panchayat town in The Nilgiris district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

24 places to visit in and around Kilkunda, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.

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Mukurthi National Park
Mukurthi National Park is a 78.46 km2 national park in the western Nilgiris mountains of Tamil Nadu in South India. It was created to protect its keystone species, the Nilgiri tahr.
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Avalanche Lake, Nilgiris
Avalanche Lake is located 28 kilometers from Ooty in the Nilgiris district in Tamil Nadu.
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Emerald Lake
Emerald Lake is located near Emerald village in the Nilgiris district in Tamil Nadu, India. It is located in a region called the silent valley, about 25 kilometers from the Ooty town.
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Katary Falls
Katary Falls is approximately 10 km from Coonoor in the Nilgiris district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. At 55 metres in height, Katary Falls is third largest waterfall in the Nilgiris; one can reach it by trecking.
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Nilambur Elephant Reserve
Nilambur Elephant Reserve is a wildlife reserve in Kerala, India. It has a total area of 1419 sq.
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Mukurthi Wikipedia
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Anginda peak Wikipedia
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Fernhills Palace · in Ooty
Fernhill Palace was the erstwhile summer residence of the Maharaja of Mysore. The first Fernhills bungalow was built in 1851 as a private residence in the hill station Ooty in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
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Nilgiri Mountain Railway · in Coonoor Wikipedia
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Nilgiri Mountains · in Coonoor Wikipedia
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Doddabetta · in Ketti Wikipedia
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Ooty Lake · in Ooty
Ooty lake is an artificial lake near Ooty in the Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu, India. It covers an area of 26 hectares.
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Catherine Falls · in Kotagiri
Catherine Falls is a double-cascaded waterfall located in Kotagiri, The Nilgiris District, in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is a major tourist spot, located on the Mettupalayam road branching off at Aravenu.
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St. Stephen's Church, Udhagamandalam · in Ooty Wikipedia
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Droog Fort, Coonoor · in Coonoor
Droog Fort is a historic fort located 15 kilometres from Coonoor, The Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu. The fort was used as an outpost by Tipu Sultan in the 18th century.
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Government Botanical Garden · in Ooty Wikipedia
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Kalhatti Falls · in Sholur
Kalhatti Falls also called as Bird Watcher's Falls is a tourist spot near Ooty, The Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu.
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Sacred Heart Cathedral, Ooty · in Ooty Wikipedia
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Government Rose Garden · in Ketti Wikipedia
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Sim's Park, Coonoor · in Coonoor Wikipedia
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Mariamman temple, Ooty · in Ooty
The Mariamman temple is located near the market in Ooty, in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Mariamman is the local deity of the region.
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Holy Trinity Church, Ooty · in Ooty
Holy Trinity Church is located in Ooty, in the state of Tamil Nadu. It is one of the oldest landmarks in Ooty.
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Kamaraj Sagar Dam · in Sholur Wikipedia
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Marlimund Lake · in Ooty Wikipedia

Kilkunda by interest

Good with kids: Mukurthi National Park, Avalanche Lake, Nilgiris, Emerald Lake, Nilambur Elephant Reserve, Ooty Lake
Temples and places of worship: St. Stephen's Church, Udhagamandalam, Sacred Heart Cathedral, Ooty, Mariamman temple, Ooty, Holy Trinity Church, Ooty
History: forts, palaces and monuments: Fernhills Palace, Droog Fort, Coonoor
Nature: lakes, hills and waterfalls: Mukurthi National Park, Avalanche Lake, Nilgiris, Emerald Lake, Katary Falls, Nilambur Elephant Reserve
Lesser-known places: Droog Fort, Coonoor, Kalhatti Falls, Mariamman temple, Ooty, Holy Trinity Church, Ooty, Marlimund Lake

Grouped by what each place is. Lesser-known places are ones fewer people read about on Wikipedia than most places on this page.

Best time to visit Kilkunda

Best weather: Nov–May.

Month		Average	Rain
Jan	Pleasant	23°C	3 mm
Feb	Pleasant	25°C	6 mm
Mar	Pleasant	27°C	28 mm
Apr	Pleasant	27°C	72 mm
May	Pleasant	25°C	171 mm
Jun	Rainy	23°C	372 mm
Jul	Rainy	22°C	378 mm
Aug	Rainy	22°C	276 mm
Sep	Rainy	23°C	204 mm
Oct	Rainy	23°C	214 mm
Nov	Pleasant	22°C	108 mm
Dec	Pleasant	22°C	22 mm

Long-term monthly averages for the area, from NASA POWER. Festivals and crowds are not counted; check before you book.

How to reach Kilkunda

Nearest railway station: Lovedale (LOV), 14 km away.
Nearest airport: Coimbatore Airport (CJB), 48 km away.

Straight-line distances; the road is longer. Check trains and flights before you travel.

What a 3-day trip to Kilkunda costs

Budget: about ₹2,700–₹5,600 per person
Mid-range: about ₹6,900–₹13,700 per person
Comfort: about ₹15,900–₹30,200 per person

A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Kilkunda is not included.

Compare Kilkunda with nearby towns

Town	Distance	Best weather	Places to see
Kilkunda	–	Nov–May	24
Aruvankadu	15 km	Jan–Dec	13
Ketti	16 km	Nov–May	14
Agali Hills	17 km	Nov–Feb	8
Coonoor	17 km	Jan–Dec	30

Distances in a straight line from Kilkunda; trip costs are rough estimates (not live prices). Tap a town for its own page.

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What are the best places to visit in Kilkunda?

The best known are Mukurthi National Park, Avalanche Lake, Nilgiris, Emerald Lake, Katary Falls, Nilambur Elephant Reserve.

When is the best time to visit Kilkunda?

Best weather: Nov–May.

How do I reach Kilkunda?

Nearest railway station: Lovedale (LOV), 14 km away. Nearest airport: Coimbatore Airport (CJB), 48 km away.

How much does a 3-day trip to Kilkunda cost?

Budget: about ₹2,700–₹5,600 per person; Mid-range: about ₹6,900–₹13,700 per person; Comfort: about ₹15,900–₹30,200 per person. A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Kilkunda is not included.

Sources: places from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikivoyage and OpenStreetMap; weather from NASA POWER; stations and airports from Wikidata. Last checked Oct 2026.