India, Jan. 3 -- Kodaikanal traces its history to the 19th century, when US missionaries and British civil servants made it their home to escape the scorching Tamil Nadu summers. Even today, the town's appeal remains largely unchanged. Thanks to its location at 7300 ft above sea level in the Palani Hills, Kodaikanal stays enveloped in mist and wrapped in the scent of eucalyptus most of the time.

In Kodaikanal, we found all the elements of a classic resort town: scenic waterfalls, lush forests, sprawling tea terraces, thick pine forests and even a 75-acre artificial lake. And when we wanted to rest after a fabulous nature soak, there were colonial-era bungalows and cosy mountain cafes for vintage appeal. Follow our league and refresh this...