Kodaikanal (or Kodai), is a swanky holiday resort for the rich and famous, and is renowned for its international school. This resort lying in the heart of the Mount Palani forests 75 miles east of Madurai, hosts very "British private clubs, golf courses and tennis courts. The regions offers several itineraries, on bicycle, ship via the lake, on foot (there are courses for all levels of trekkers). Visit the observatory perched on the highest point. Wander about the plant and widlife museum in the Sacred Heart college of Shenbaganur neighbourhood. Appreciate the orchidarium and its 200 orchid species. 5 miles away, visit the Silver Falls. 14 miles further appreciate the Dolmen's Circle, a prehistoric site housing over 100 dolmens erected in the 2nd century. Climb to the summit of Palani mountains, the Perumal Peak at an altitude of 8,003 feet.