Kodaikanal

Has the 100-yr-old tree, 500-yr-old tree and Lion's Cave.

About 4 km from the lake is a temple whose presiding God is Lord Muruga. The flowers inside the temple bloom once in 12 years. You can get a view of the Palani Hills and the Kodaikanal Town from this temple. During the winter, the view of Kodai city and Palani from the two ends of the temple is blocked. However, in summer, the visibility is good and hence the experience, too.

A botanical garden spread over an area of 8.3-hectare (20.5-acre) and contains 325 species of trees, It has a rose section containing 740 varieties of roses. The park was planned and built in 1908 by H.D. Bryant, a forester from Madurai. The park organizes horticultural exhibits and flower shows during the peak season in summer.

If you wish to catch the scenic valleys, the best time to visit the place would be before 2PM. But if you want to watch snow-like clouds (only in winter) beneath you form an ocean, reach the place between 3PM and 6PM. Try to catch the sunrise here or in the nearby Greenlands Hostel. At evenings a view of the Jewel Box (evening view of Theni and Periyakulam)is also an attraction. A marvel. Also try out the telescope near the main gate. This place is very near the bus stand.

To reach Dolphins Nose at a distance of 8 km from the bus stand, one has to follow the route specified here. There is an old road after crossing Pambar Bridge near Levinge Stream. A rough curve rounds the hillside which leads to a point where a flat rock projects over an awful chasm of 6600 feet deep. This is Dolphins Nose. On the way, beautiful views of plains and steep, rocky escarpment called rolling hills can be seen. The old village of Vellagavi can be reached through the rugged bridle path.

It has a more than 5000 ft steep drop from this point. The monkeys are a good attraction at this point. Renamed Green Valley View, apparently to prevent people from being lured to commit suicide.

This place is about 5 minutes before the main/old pine forest. An entire stretch is full of pine trees while driving from the observatory side. You must walk towards the cliff. Here you will see a small pathway on the left side. If you take this path and walk for about 10 minutes you will reach the old suicide point. The view from there is simply breathtaking.

It has huge steep cliffs. During summer rainy days, the cliffs get completely hidden due to excess of fog. Watch out for the cross at the top of the mountain hoisted by an English adventure enthusiast.You can see the cross by an available telescope.

It's a really very good forest of pine trees. You can ride horses there. It's on the way to the Guna Cave.

Another pine forest nice place.

It's en route to Berijam Lake. Wonderful tourist spot. Children should be careful near the cliffs.

Jesuit padres established a college in the Palni Hills in 1895. Since then they have collected and preserved regional archaeological artefacts and specimens from the local flora and fauna. In the 1950s, these collections were presented as a museum. In these old days the museum was an odd assortment of dusty exhibits and formaldehyde jars. Some of this old charm is preserved (pun intended), but the current curator has done a great job of sorting this vast collection into orderly glass displays and dioramas There are good descriptions (the English ones still have some potential for improvement), so that the visitor can get a good impression of the natural wonders that used to be found in the surrounding hills and that now have a chance to recuperate in the nature reserves and sanctuaries that are part of the Palni Hills.

Bodhi Zendo is a zen retreat centre open to spiritual seekers from all over the world who wish to train in zen. Includes a zen garden, library, as well as a zendo. Costs are ₹500 for non-Indians for a private room with a bath and three vegetarian meals a day. It's a popular place with many meditators staying on for days, weeks or months. Zen Sesshins (days of more intense instruction & practice) are held for several days each month. Reservations are encouraged well in advance.