Kodaikanal

Editor's Note

Literally meaning the 'gift of the forest', Kodaikanal has always lived up to this name! This was the discovery of the Americans and nature seems to have been extra generous in granting it the boon of woody slopes, enchanting waterfalls, beautiful lakes and rare flora and fauna. The fact is, most of the activities are centred around the Kodai Lake, and this also serves the base for excursions around the town. As you move around these sights and sounds, the town unfolds like a maze of cafés, hotels and signs of “fresh home-made chocolates and honey available here”! It might all look the same, but take the usual boat ride, trot on a pony and explore that, which is truly Kodai!