The imposing The Tamara Kodai is just a stone’s throw from the din and bustle of Upper Lake View amidst the charming hills of Kodaikanal. Its grey stone walls with muted warm lighting, terracotta roof, ceiling-to-floor windows, and a fireplace surrounded by sofas, exude colonial charm. As we walked into the foyer, we sensed a silence, stillness and tranquility reminiscent of a monastery.
Situated 6,500 feet above sea level, the lovely old building has an absorbing history harking back to the days when it was originally called Baynes’ Bungalow and owned by British District. . .