Perumal Peak

Perumal Peak
Perumal Malai in background, as seen from Kodaikanal, 12.5 kilometres (7.8 mi) away
Highest point
Elevation2,234 m (7,329 ft)
Coordinates10°18′01″N 77°33′57″E / 10.30028°N 77.56583°E / 10.30028; 77.56583
Geography
Perumal Peak is located in Tamil Nadu
Perumal Peak
Perumal Peak
Location of Perumal Peak, Tamil Nadu
LocationKodaikanal, Tamil Nadu, India
Parent rangeWestern Ghats
Climbing
Easiest routeHike/scramble

Perumal Peak or Perumal Malai Peak is a high peak at Kodaikanal in the Palani hills, that are a part of the greater Western Ghat mountain range in Tamil Nadu, India, having an elevation of 2,234 metres (7,329 ft). It is a favourite spot for trekkers. This peak divides the upper Palani hills to the west and the lower Palani hills to the east. The Kodaikanal forest department have their communications repeater atop the peak.