Dindigul , Tamil Nadu
About Dindigul
Dindigul is along the highway while travelling from Chennai to Madurai. It is well connected by bus to Chennai and Madurai as well as to Bangalore and Ernakullam. There are many lakes, hills, temples and churches in the region which proved to be worth watching for.
Dindigul has had a glorious past under the rule of Muslim ruler Tippu Sultan. You can’t go to Dindigul without trying the Biryani. There are many kinds of Biryani served in the city, as well as several local dishes. Venu's Briyani is a good place to visit while Thalappakatti is an old favorite biryani restaurant. There is also a good choice of South Indian restaurants serving good, standard local cuisines.
Dindigul has the distinction of being a center for locksmiths, so there’s hardly a better destination to update your security supplies than this place. The city is also a good place to shop for saris. Dindigul is also a center for agriculture, particularly rice, textiles, especially saris, tobacco, paan, and leather tanning. The city is a bit off for a tourist destination for non-Tamil speakers because there isn’t much English spoken here. However, for those interested in improving their Tamil, it could be the perfect place to find local cafes and chat with the people.
Temples should generally be visited in the morning because village temples may close after 11 am. Be careful when crossing the roads and driving because the roads may be narrow. As elsewhere, avoid unknown places at night. Dress modestly and keep a close eye on your belongings. It is always advised to keep safety precautions while travelling.
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Top 10 Places to Visit in Dindigul
Abirami Amman Temple, Tamil Nadu
1.3 km from Dindigul - See map
This attraction has the advantage of being in the center of Dindigul itself. It is famous for the festivities that happen during the Navratri...
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Dindigul Fort, Tamil Nadu
4.5 km from Dindigul - See map
Dindigul Fort was built in 1605 by the Madurai Nayak kings. It was later an important fort during the Tipu Sultan reign. During the Poylgar wars...
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Begambar Big Mosque, Tamil Nadu
4.7 km from Dindigul - See map
Begambar mosque is not only big, it is also a mosque with a history. It is three hundred years old. Ammer-un-Nisha Begum, the younger sister of...
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St. Joseph’s Church, Tamil Nadu
9.4 km from Dindigul - See map
There are quite a few churches in South India. This one is more than one hundred years old. The exact dates of construction aren’t known, but it...
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Ghandigram Rural University, Tamil Nadu
12.5 km from Dindigul - See map
The University was established in 1956. The University has a campus of 200 acres. The setting is rural and beautiful, set in the Suramalai range....
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Anjaneyar Temple, Tamil Nadu
12.9 km from Dindigul - See map
This temple is in the village of Chinnalapatti. This little village is 15 kilometers from Dindigul. The idol contrasts with the temple itself, as...
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Thadikombu Perumal Temple, Tamil Nadu
14.4 km from Dindigul - See map
This temple is in Thadikombu, ten kilometers from Dindigul. Built in a south Indian style, colors of blue, pink and green mix in the design. Two...
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Karamajar Lake, Tamil Nadu
22.4 km from Dindigul - See map
Many water birds can be seen around the lake. There are purple heron, grey heron, red wattle lapling, grebe, cormorants and ducks. The lake is in...
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Sirumalai Forest Reserve, Tamil Nadu
34.6 km from Dindigul - See map
Sirumalai Hills or Sirumalai Forest Reserve is a small hill station on the way to Nathum, 25 kilometers from Dindigul city. There is green...
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Nagarmalai, Tamil Nadu
52.6 km from Dindigul - See map
Nagarmalai, or Snake Hill, has such a local biodiversity of snakes that the government is considering opening a snake park here. The top of the...
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Thalaiyar Falls, Tamil Nadu
55.2 km from Dindigul - See map
Thalaiyar Falls (Rat Tail Falls) is the third highest waterfall in India. It falls from a height of 975 feet. One can see it on a clear day from...
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Palani, Tamil Nadu
58.2 km from Dindigul - See map
Palani Hills are the mountain range which adjoin the high Anamalai range on the west and extend east into the plains of Tamil Nadu. The most...
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