Coakers Walk is a beautiful man-made one-kilometre-long walking plaza built on the mountains in the mesmerizing city of Kodaikanal. Coakers Walk is a popular tourist spot in Kodaikanal, offering panoramic views of the valley and the Dolphin's nose. It is a one km long pedestrian path constructed in 1872 by Lt. Coaker, and has an observatory with telescope. Coakers walk gives you a pleasant walk through the edge of a cliff, which either gives you a stunning view of the valley below or an amazing fog. Take some cash in hand as there is plenty of opportunity to shop for dress, jewelleries, photos, show case items, and even get a tattoo. Coakers Walk is an out-and-back trail that covers 0.8 mi, with an elevation gain of 154 ft. It takes about 0.5–1 hr to complete. Out-and-back trails have the same starting point and endpoint. You'll follow the route out to a specific point, and then retrace your steps to return to the start. The length of the trail refers to the entire route — traveling out and back on this route covers 0.8 mi.
