Elephant Valley is a 100-acre nat ure reserve and organic farm welcoming eco-tourists. It is located at an altitude of 1300 meters in the Palani hills, 20 km away from Kodaikanal. Accommodation includes cottages, tents and tree houses. Each of them is equipped with solar lights, kerosene l anterns and Western style dry/composting toilets. They are located over looking the river , in the midst of the wilderness or on the border of the national forest. Activities include trekking, bird watching, horse riding, natural pool bath, visit to organi c farm, coffee plantation, bonfire and forest excursion. There is a Gourmet Restaurant, Fresh Juice Bar and Organic Coffee Bar.