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STORIES OF KODAIKANAL, CRAFTED FOR YOUR STAY

AT GREAT TRAILS KODAIKANAL BY GRT HOTELS, EVERY DAY FEELS LIKE A STORY WAITING TO BE TOLD, MORNING WALKS IN THE MIST, EVENINGS BY THE FIRE AND NIGHTS UNDER A BLANKET OF STARS. FROM NATURE TRAILS TO TEMPLE VISITS, FARM FEASTS TO FAMILY GAMES, EACH KATHA IS A SLICE OF KODAI YOU’LL CARRY HOME AS A MEMORY.

STEP IN AND CRAFT YOUR OWN GREAT KATHAS.

DISCOVERY KATHA

The Forgotten Path

Not all roads are on the map

Take an off-road jeep safari deep into Kombai Valley where hidden waterfalls and untouched forests await. Every turn feels like a discovery of a land the world forgot.

Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Price: INR 10,000Up to 4 guests

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Moonlit Trails

Beneath the stars

Venture into the hills at night on a jeep safari through Kombai Village. Guided by moonlight and forest sounds, it feels like travelling through an ancient, untold story.

Time: 7:00 PM onwards

Price: INR 6,500Up to 4 guests

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HERITAGE KATHA

The Sacred Legend of Vetri Vellappar

Murugan’s secret in the hills

Discover the 3,000-year-old temple where Sage Bogar sculpted Lord Murugan atop a Shiva Lingam, a rare sight found nowhere else on Earth. A divine tale of devotion and energy echoing through the hills.

Time: 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Price: INR 700Up to 5 guests

NATIVE KATHA

From Earth to Table

Harvest a story. Taste the journey.

Walk through local farms, pick your vegetables and learn traditional ways of working the soil. End with a fresh, farm-to-table meal where every bite carries the flavour of the land.

Time: 8:00 AM Onwards

Price:Farming experience – Complimentary | Farm-to-table meal and vegetables – As per actuals

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ADVENTURE KATHA

Tree Top Tales

Swing, step, soar.

Walk the Burma Bridge, balance the daring I-Steps and fly free on the Zip Line. A canopy adventure where thrill meets laughter high above the ground.

Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Price: INR 1,000for 5 activities

First Light – The Sunrise Katha

Awaken with the hills

Trek to Vattakanal Viewpoint and watch dawn spill over the valleys. A journey where mist, light and silence meet in perfect harmony.

Time: 5:00 AM

Price: INR 6,500Up to 4 guests

This experience will take 3 hours

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HERITAGE KATHA

Metal Gods & Madras Tales

Where Time Sculpts and Silence Speaks

Explore the Government Museum with a private guide. Marvel at bronzes, relics and manuscripts that reveal South Indian artistry from Chola bronzes to Mughal miniatures. Visit the Children's Museum and the Modern Art Wing. Conclude your tour with a relaxing filter coffee break.

Time: 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM (Closed on Sunday afternoons)

Price: INR 3,500Up to 4 guests

Prices mentioned are for 3 hours. Additional charges: INR 99 per km or INR 800 per extra hour.

Fort Files and British Vibe

Where British East Meets the Indian Sun

Stroll at Fort St. George alongside a heritage expert. Visit the museum, St. Mary's Church and the hidden bastions. Listen to stories of treaties, trade and rebellion. Wrap up your experience with heritage tea in George Town.

Time: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Price: INR 3,500Up to 4 guests

Prices mentioned are for 3 hours. Additional charges: INR 99 per km or INR 800 per extra hour.

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WELLNESS KATHA

The Balance Within

Where Healing Meets Harmony

At Bodhi Prana, wellness is an act of love for yourself and those you cherish. Begin with a Five Elements Consultation rooted in Ayurveda and enhanced by modern therapies. Realign your body, mind and spirit under the guidance of our in-house doctors. Experience a journey that restores balance, renews energy and reveals that true health is the purest form of love

Time: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Price: As per actuals

DISCOVERY KATHA

Canvas of the Coast

Where Chennai Breathes in Brushstrokes

Visit Cholamandal Artists' Village to explore galleries, sculpture spaces and working studios. Meet artists shaping modern Tamil expression and try a short demo yourself. Conclude with tea and snacks under the banyan trees.

Time: 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Price: INR 4,000Up to 4 guests

Prices mentioned are for 3 hours. Additional charges: INR 99 per km or INR 800 per extra hour.

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NATURE KATHA

Whispering Trails

Where silence blooms.

Step into misty paths where dew-kissed leaves, rustling trees and birdsong guide your walk. It’s a gentle start to the day, a journey into stillness that awakens the senses.

Time: 7:30 AM Onwards

Complimentary

This experience will take 3 hours

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Edge of the Earth – Dolphin’s Nose

Trek into forever

Trek through winding forest paths and rugged rocks to reach Dolphin’s Nose, Kodai’s iconic cliff edge. Stand above the valleys as clouds drift below in a moment of awe and courage.

Time: 1:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Price: INR 6,500Up to 5 guests

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Petals & Pathways

Every bloom tells a story.

Wander through lush gardens filled with rare flowers, fruiting trees and organic wonders. Each plant carries a tale of origin, resilience and the beauty of survival.

Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Complimentary

Moonlit Legends

The celestial katha

Peer through a telescope as constellations, planets and craters unfold their stories above. With myths in the stars and silence all around, the night sky feels closer than ever.

Time: 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Complimentary

DIVINE DARSHAN KATHA

The Child God of the Hills

Grace in the terraced slopes

Visit the ancient Kulandhai Vellappar Temple, over 3,000 years old where Murugan stands in child form. Carved from the rare Dashapashanam, the idol radiates an aura of mysticism and blessing.

Time: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Price: INR 6,500Up to 5 guests

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The Grace of La Saleth

A Katha of miracles

Nestled in the hills, this 100-year-old Gothic shrine honours Mother Mary’s apparition at La Saleth. With stained glass, spires and a yearly festival, it is a haven of hope and healing.

Time: 1:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Price: INR 1,000Up to 5 guests

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SUSTAINABLE KATHA

Roots of Change

Plant a memory

Join us in planting saplings across the resort and be part of Kodai’s living legacy. Each tree is a memory rooted in care for the future.

Time: Dial 1 to check the schedule

Complimentary

Hands for the Hills

Small acts. Big impact

Walk with us on a clean-up drive to nature’s paths. Every piece collected is a pledge to protect the land we walk upon.

Time: Dial 1 to check the schedule

Complimentary

FOODIE KATHA

The Sizzle & the Sweet

Hot meets cold

Indulge in Kodai’s signature dessert, a sizzling brownie crowned with velvety ice cream. The steam, crunch and melt create a sensory tale you’ll crave again.

Time: 12:30 PM – 10:00 PM

Price: INR 399

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Mix a Myth

Cocktails with a story

Join our mixologist to blend cocktails inspired by local myths and flavours of the hills. Every pour becomes a playful ritual of taste and storytelling.

Time: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Price: INR 799 – 2,999

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A Feast Called South

A Thali of many tales

Celebrate South India with a grand thali that spans five states from spicy sambar to sweet payasam. Every dish tells a story of culture, tradition and taste.

Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Price:INR 899 (Veg) | INR 999 (Non-Veg)

FAMILY KATHA

A Katha in a Shade

Picnic in the hills

Enjoy a curated picnic with wicker baskets, home-style meals and breezes that carry conversations. A simple, soulful pause under the trees of Kodaikanal.

Time: 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Price:INR 899 (Veg) | INR 999 (Non-Veg)

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Fire It, Don’t Stream It

Bonfire & games

Gather around a bonfire & games as families play old-school games like musical chairs and charades. It’s a night of laughter, warmth and memory-making under the stars.

Time: 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Complimentary

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The Leaf Thief Challenge

Adventure for young explorers

Children become little detectives on a guided treasure hunt through trails and gardens. Pinecones, feathers and forest secrets turn into joyful discoveries.

Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Complimentary

TERMS & CONDITIONS
GREAT KATHAS BY GRT HOTELS & RESORTS

1. Bookings & Payments

  • All experiences must be booked in advance through the hotel concierge, front desk, official website or designated partner platforms.
  • Prices are inclusive of GST, taxes and service charges (unless otherwise specified).
  • In cases of adverse weather, safety concerns or operational challenges, GRT Hotels & Resorts reserves the right to cancel or reschedule experiences. Guests will be offered either a full refund or the option to reschedule.

2. Experience Guidelines

  • Some Kathas are weather-dependent and may be subject to last-minute changes.
  • Guests are requested to inform the team of any medical conditions, mobility concerns or dietary restrictions at the time of booking.
  • Children under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult unless the experience is explicitly marked as kid-friendly.

3. Conduct & Safety

  • Guests are expected to behave responsibly and respectfully towards local traditions, guides, fellow participants and hotel staff.

4. Liability Waiver

  • Participation in GReaT Kathas is at the guest’s own risk. While GRT Hotels & Resorts maintains the highest safety standards, the hotel will not be held liable for any injury, loss or damage incurred during or after the experience.
  • Guests are responsible for safeguarding their personal belongings at all times.

5. Amendments

  • GRT Hotels & Resorts reserves the right to modify, suspend or withdraw any GReaT Katha experience without prior notice due to operational requirements or external factors beyond the hotel’s control.

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