Perched on the southern crest of the Palani Hills of the Western Ghats at a height of 2133m, Kodaikanal, or Kodai as it is popularly called, enjoys a salubrious climate the year round. The gentle verdant slopes of the Palani hills make it a sylvan haven that is made more picturesque by sparkling waterfalls, an enchanting lake, wooded slopes and elegant cottages on the hillsides.