Bear Shola Falls, located at a distance of 2 km from the Kodaikanal Lake, is another popular tourist spot within the destination. Owing to the fact that in earlier days bears used to come to this fall for drinking water; thus, the falls has got its name as Bear Shola Falls. Situated at a distance of 1.5 km, the fall is one of the most ideal picnic spots in Kodaikanal town. The best time to a visit this lake is during the rainy season. This is because during this season, the beauty of the falls is at its fullness.