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Dindigul is in Southwestern Tamil Nadu.
Cities
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Map of Dindigul (district)
- 1 Dindigul — surrounded by mountains, it has a fort built in 1605
- 2 Kodaikanal — a popular hill resort
- 3 Palani — famous dhandayudhapaani (Murugan) hill temple
- 4 V. S. K. Valasai —
- 5 Viruveedu — famous for oil mills; including the town of Batlagundu
Other destinations
[edit | edit source]Understand
[edit | edit source]Talk
[edit | edit source]The travelers to the villages in this area are advised to pick up a few essential sentences in the local language Tamil as many do not speak English although familiar with a few English words.
Get in
[edit | edit source]By plane
[edit | edit source]The nearest airports are at Madurai (1.5 hours away) and Trichy.
Get around
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[edit | edit source]- The travelers to this area can visit the various scenic spots near the rivers, dams and picnic spots.
- Trekking in Sirumalai, Kodaikanal Hills
- The devotees can visit many temples in the area near Batlagundu, and Dindigul.
- Dindigul is famous for locks.
Buy
[edit | edit source]- Locks: Dindigul is known for good quality and durable Iron-lock steel safes. Dindigul locks are sold to local, national, and international markets.
- Sarees: Silk Sarees and Sungudi Sarees can be bought here
- Brass Vessels and Jewellery can be bought in Nilakottai
- Cardamom and Coffee are famous in Pattiveeranpatti near Batlagundu
- Fruits: SIRUMALAI Banana,Jackfruit,Grapes
Eat
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[edit | edit source]Stay safe
[edit | edit source]It is advisable to visit the village temples in the morning before 11AM, as the temples usually will be closed later.
The roads in and around the villages may be narrow and drivers are required to be careful here.
Connect
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[edit | edit source]The travelers can go to places like Madurai, Trichy, Munnar, Kodaikanal, Palani from here