Out of 569 households reporting income, the means of livelihood are: casual labour 279, subsistence cultivation 21, artisan 265, salary 3, and others 1.

It caters to all the financial needs of the surrounding villages of Mannavanur, Kumbur, Keelanavyil, Kavunji, Poondi, Polur and Kilavarai (on the Kerala border).

The place is also known for its 165 species of butterflies, 15 types of dabchicks, wood pigeon and the Nilgiri pipit.

Please contact : Government of Tamil Nadu, Tourist Office, Annasalai,Kodaikanal, PH; 04542- 241675.

[11] Nature's Trust has set up a base camp called Camper's Club on a 26-acre (11 ha) plot.

They offer a short course in eco-technology and training in clay modelling, homemade chocolates, dry flower arrangements and natural dye painting on T-shirts.

For prior booking, contact D1, Saibaba Colony, No.1 Kannagai Street, East Tambaram, Chennai.