[3] The town is on the foot of the Western Ghat and has an average elevation of 191 m (627 ft).The town is surrounded by the western ghats in three sides and is situated on the way from Madurai to Kollam highway The City is surrounded by paddy fields, coconut farms, and many ponds.

Attakulam, Paloorani, Thamaraikulam, Annamalai peri and paatiyuthukulam and last and largest of those is Periyakulam are the ponds found in this city.

From October to December North East Monsoon sets over in Tamil Nadu and the climate is cold and the rains are very heavy sometimes.

Make the textile industry of the last generation of people and send it to neighboring countries, It is famous for saaral (drizzling), which occurs from May to August.

Most of the last generation of residents were farmers and weavers; however, many are now employed around India and in countries such as the Middle East, Singapore, Malaysia.

People regularly visit around the town such as Dam, Water Falls and Agricultural area.

The main tourist attractions of the city are the Karuppanadhi dam, the Kallaru river, Periyaru river, Periya Pallivasal, Pettai Pallivasal, Arulmigu Abhayagastha Anjaneyar Temple, Kookaruvi falls at the top of hills, Kannimariyamman Temple Krishnan Kovil, and the Bathrakaliamman Kovil.

Here are some trains that are passing through Kadayanallur railway station like Ms-sct Pothigai Exp, Pothigai Exp, Ms-sct Silambu Bi-wkly, Sct-ms Silambu Bi-wkly, Tbm-sct Special Fare, Sct-mdu Pass., Mdu-sct Pass., and many more.

All Major Private Omni Bus have daily services connecting kadayanallur and Chennai,Bangalore.