{"id":4455,"date":"2022-08-09T16:51:40","date_gmt":"2022-08-09T11:21:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/34.228.189.90\/?p=4455"},"modified":"2023-09-25T14:58:19","modified_gmt":"2023-09-25T09:28:19","slug":"kodaikanal-a-great-destination-for-slow-travel-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/kodaikanal-a-great-destination-for-slow-travel-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Slow Travel in India: A Kodaikanal Guide for the Weary Traveler"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Slow travel is a meditative pause while on the move. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

A movement that initially started out as a trend is actually good for the soul. It is the right stuff for the weary traveler. Or anyone fatigued with the daily grind. Why not instead of running around to explore a destination; explore it at a slower pace! Slow Travel is not against conventional tourism but it is rather a different perspective to view a destination.<\/strong> If you are keen on exploring slow travel in India<\/a> then you have plenty of options from the usual tourist destinations to offbeat towns and urban spaces. In the former spaces; Kodaikanal<\/a> in Tamil Nadu offers excellent possibilities for slow travel. Here\u2019s a handy guide that you can consider.<\/p>\n

Starting the Slow Trip to Kodaikanal<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Once you are in Kodaikanal and settled in, take a few hours to just roam around town. You can rent a bicycle or be on foot. Both options are viable.<\/p>\n

Then how about with an indulgence? The town is dotted with bakeries and places selling homemade chocolates. If this is something that interests you; then there is no better way to start your leisurely journey for rejuvenating the soul. If you ask anyone in Kodai to recommend a bakery; chances are you will hear the name \u2018Pastry Corner\u2019 or rather \u2018Daily Bread\u2019s Pastry Corner\u2019<\/strong>. Going by its popularity, it is the place to be to taste the best cakes and snacks in town. You can pair your choice of pastry with their filter coffee or sample their other delicacies such as cream buns, sandwiches, and the rest.<\/p>\n

Visiting town stores is also a great way to mingle with the locals and spend some time in conversations. Even if you don\u2019t feel like talking, you can simply observe the world whilst indulging in other sensory experiences.<\/p>\n

Treks, Trails, and Escaping in the Hills<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Escaping via travel can be one of the best ways to find oneself. An unhurried pace, when you are traversing a trail, can be the very balm for the soul you may have been looking for but couldn\u2019t find.<\/strong> Luckily, Kodaikanal abounds in treks and trails. You can go on meditative walks or adrenaline-pumping fitness runs to your heart\u2019s desire in this hilly town. Trekking in Kodaikanal<\/strong> can be the highlight of your slow travel holiday in this town.<\/p>\n

Try these popular hiking trails in Kodaikanal \u2013<\/strong><\/h2>\n