Kodaikanal surfaced on the India tourism scenario mainly due to its captivating scenic views and ancient ruins. These ruins, dating back to around 5000 BC, make it a matter of interest and inquisitiveness for tourists and historians alike. Offering quite a few tourist attractions in Kodaikanal, the place is situated on the southern part of the greater Palani Hills. One of the premium hill stations in India, it covers an area of 21.45 sq km at a height of 2133 meters above sea level. Kodaikanal has seen a major uphill trend in tourism division of late with tourists largely favoring hill stations for their vacations. There are numerous interesting tourist sites in and around the region. Some of them have been discussed below: 

Palani

- A hugely revered pilgrimage site in southern India, Palani is located 64 kms away from Kodaikanal and is one of the key tourist attractions in Kodaikanal. The place has an ethnic charm about it since it is alluded to as one of the six abodes of Lord Dhandayuthabani.