Kodaikanal , better known as Kodai, is located 120 km north-west of Madurai at an altitude of 2100 meters. The city is located on the spurs of the Palani mountains and is surrounded by wooded slopes, waterfalls and gorges. Kodaikanal is not just a place for those who want to hide from the heat of it, but also for those who are not averse to making fascinating walks through the surrounding forests, to find peace and tranquility.