Kodaikanal in the 1970s was a pristine and tranquil hill station marked by its star-shaped lake, eucalyptus-scented air, and natural beauty under the watch of Perumal Peak — earning its title as the “Princess of Hill Stations.
The town’s heart was the Kodaikanal International School, which evolved from a missionary school to an International Baccalaureate institution under Frank Jayasinghe, attracting families and students from around the world.
Kodaikanal, once a hill station rich in wildlife, pepper cultivation, and natural beauty, has been altered by development, tourism, and environmental changes, leading to the disappearance of its flora, fauna, and old-world charm.