Local customsTravel note
Kodaikanal is strict about plastic
Kodaikanal Lake, Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu
Published Oct 10, 2026 · RegretMap travel note
The situation
Single-use plastics such as bottles and bags are restricted in Kodaikanal, and checks can happen at the entry. Visitors carrying cases of bottled water sometimes have to leave them behind.
The lesson
Bring a reusable bottle and cloth bags.
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