Dolmen Circle in Kodaikanal

Dolmen Circle is one of the famous anthropological sites in Kodaikanal. Frequently visited by history lovers, Dolmen circle is considered to be a great hiding shelter, dwelling and burial places for ancient men, dating back to around 5000 BC. The hideout was like a storeroom to many valued belongings. The Dolmen Circle is put-up with two large erected stone slabs, topped by a large flat slab.  

It is one of those major attractions of Kodaikanal, where you get to know more about the lives of pre-historic people who resided in the region. Dolmen Circle is placed quite close to ParvathaVihar and the Pannikadu village. There were many other such dolmens which were destroyed, however only few can be seen in Perumal Peak and Shenbaganaur Museum.