It is a popular picnic spot with a beautiful view. Reportedly, descendants of the Paliyans still live here. It is well connected to other airports. The nearest railhead is Kodai Road Railway Station, which is 80 km away. Kodaikanal is connected by road with important towns.
Additional buses ply during the season.
Rates are very reasonable. Hotel Clifton, Hotel Garden Manor, Yagappa International Tourist Lodge, Kohinoor Circuit House, etc., are some other hotels where comfortable accommodation is provided to tourists. Besides the restaurants attached to the hotels, there are a number of small restaurants in Kodaikanal that provide snacks and meals at reasonable rates. Pandayan Roadways Corporation arranges sightseeing trips on demand. There are no auto-rickshaws in Kodaikanal.