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. The observatory with telescope provided exceptional and clear view. The pathway starts from Van Allen hospital and passes the vicinity of St Peter's church. For security and safety reasons, there are fences on either side of the way. This walkway was constructed in 1872 by Lieutenant Coaker on the steep mountain slope.
The Pambar River valley is situated towards the south-east side of the walkway. If the day is clear, tourists can see the Dolphin's nose point in the south and also Periyakulam town and Madurai city from the viewpoint. If luck favours, you can see your shadow on the clouds with a rainbow halo. This phenomenon is called the Brocken spectre.
For enjoying a clearer and wider view of the landscape, there is an observatory along the walkway. It is better to visit the place before 2.30 pm for a clear view before the mist sets in. Entry fee is Rs 10 per person and Rs 20 for the telescope observatory.
