Disconnect · Kodaikanal , Tamilnadu
KODAIKANAL DISCONNECT
Starting from₹12,999 per person
8–12 Oct 2026
Spots available
- Dates
- 8–12 Oct 20263 nights
- Where
- Kodaikanal , Tamilnadu
- Availability
- Spots available
Invite-only for now, we'll confirm your place personally.
About this experience
3 Days of Mist, Mountains & Offbeat Adventures
What if you took a few days to leave the city behind and experience Kodaikanal differently? Kodaikanal Disconnect is a 3-day mountain experience built around misty hills, hidden trails, mountain villages, open meadows, forests, slow mornings, bonfires, good conversations and new people.
From exploring the terraced landscapes of Poombarai and the open meadows of Mannavanur to venturing deeper towards Kookal, every day takes you a little further away from the usual tourist trail.
But this isn't about ticking off viewpoints. It's about getting lost in the mountains, experiencing nature together and giving yourself enough space to slow down.
Experience Curation
NIGHT 01 — DEPART FROM BENGALURU
We begin the journey in Bengaluru.
Meet the Navara community, board our sleeper bus and settle in for the overnight journey to Kodaikanal.
A chance to switch off, get comfortable and wake up somewhere by the mountains.
DAY 01 — ARRIVE • POOMBARAI • MISTY HILLS • SUNSET
Arrive in Kodaikanal and take some time to freshen up and settle into the stay.
After breakfast, we begin our drive into the quieter side of the Palani Hills. Our first stop is Poombarai. Terraced farms carved into the mountains, a beautiful valley and a village that feels worlds away from the usual Kodai experience. We'll take our time exploring the village , cafes around and its viewpoints before continuing deeper into the hills.
Later, we find a quiet mountain viewpoint to watch the mist roll across the valleys.
Back at the stay, slow down.
NIGHT 02 — BONFIRE • MUSIC • MOUNTAIN STORIES
The kind of night Kodaikanal was made for.
A warm dinner, music, conversations and a fire under the cold mountain sky. No fixed agenda.
Someone might pick up a guitar. Someone might tell a story. Someone might simply sit quietly and watch the fire.
Let the night unfold.
DAY 02 — MANNAVANUR • KOOKAL • GRASSLANDS • MOUNTAIN LAKES
Wake up slowly and start the day with breakfast and some time to yourself.
We head deeper into the Palani Hills, away from the usual Kodaikanal circuit. Our first stop is Mannavanur Lake & Grasslands , open rolling meadows, mountain views and a beautiful lake surrounded by nature.
Take a slow walk, explore the grasslands, spend some time by the water or simply find a quiet spot and take it all in. After lunch, we continue towards Kookal.
A quieter and more remote side of Kodaikanal, surrounded by mountains, forests and expansive grasslands. Spend the afternoon exploring Kookal Lake & Grasslands, walking through the landscape, taking photographs, having conversations or simply sitting in the middle of nowhere.
As the light starts to soften, we make our way back through the mountains.
Two lakes. Two landscapes. One day completely away from the usual Kodaikanal.
And maybe that's the point of this trip , not to see more, but to experience differently.
NIGHT 03 — LAST NIGHT IN THE HILLS
Our final night together. Dinner. Music. Bonfire. Stories from the last two days.
The people who were strangers when we started probably won't feel like strangers anymore. Maybe we stay up late. Maybe we just sit under the stars. One last mountain night.
DAY 03 — DOLPHIN’S NOSE • ALTAF’S CAFE • DEPARTURE
Wake up early and get ready for our final morning in the hills.
We head out towards Dolphin’s Nose while the mountains are still quiet , a beautiful morning trail with sweeping views across the valleys. Take some time to walk, breathe in the mountain air and soak in one final Kodai sunrise.
After the trail, we stop at Altaf’s Café in Vattakanal for a relaxed breakfast/brunch with beautiful valley views. Good food, coffee and one last round of conversations before we head back to the stay. Return, collect our things and begin our journey back.
Three days of mist, mountains, hidden landscapes and good people , hopefully leaving with a little less noise and a lot more stories.
NIGHT 04 — JOURNEY BACK
After the day's experience, we begin our journey back to Bengaluru.
Take the night to rest, reflect and carry a few stories from Gokarna with you.
DAY 04 — BACK TO BENGALURU
Wake up in Bengaluru with a bag full of memories, a few new connections and hopefully a little more space within yourself. Until the next Navara journey.
Come curious. Leave connected.
What's included
- Transportation - Sleeper Bus Option
- Round-trip sleeper bus transportation between Bengaluru and Kodaikanal, when the transportation option is selected.
- Experiential Stay
- 3 days / 2 nights of curated accommodation in Kodaikanal.
- Curated Meals
- Breakfast and planned meals as mentioned in the experience itinerary.
- Curated Slow Morning Session
- A slow morning session designed to slow down, move and reconnect.
- Navara Community Experiences
- Letter exchange, connection activities, closing circle and other thoughtfully curated moments throughout the journey.
- Curated Explorations
- Planned experiences mentioned in the itinerary.
- Navara Host & Curation
- A dedicated Navara host throughout the experience to coordinate, guide and hold the space.
What's not included
- Personal expenses and shopping
- Food and beverages outside the meals specifically mentioned
- Café hopping and nightlife expenses
- Alcoholic beverages
- Any Adventure Activities
- Personal activities outside the curated itinerary
- Travel insurance
- Any additional transportation outside the planned itinerary
- Any expenses arising from personal changes to the itinerary
- Anything not specifically mentioned under What's Included
Run by
Navara
We build and run this one ourselves. The place, the people, the whole day. Nothing here is outsourced.