Dindigul - 13 Attractions You Must Visit
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About Dindigul
Dindigul derives its name from the words 'Thindu' which means pillow and 'kal' which means rock. It refers to the bare hills which overlook the city.
Types of Attractions in Dindigul
Activities Around
List of Attractions in Dindigul
Arulmigu Dhandayuthapani Swamy Temple
Hindu Temples
Palani is one of the important pilgrim place for Hindus. Palani Murugan (Kartikeya) temple is very famous among Hindu religion. This temple is situated in the top of a large hills. there is ropeway now to climb the hills, otherwise we should climb around 1000 steps to get there.
Bear Shola Falls
Waterfalls
Viewpoints
Bear Shola Falls is a popular tourist spot in the region of Kodaikanal. This cascade is a seasonal attraction that comes to life in its fullest during the monsoons when the water flows down from the hilltop making its way through the verdant greenery of the region.
Berijam Lake
Lake/ River/ Ponds
Berijam Lake is a reservoir near Kodaikanal. It is at the old site of Fort Hamilton in the upper Palani hills. This is part of a watershed development project. Trekkers can get permission to stay overnight. There is a forest rest house with limited accommodations which serves as an overnight base camp for Forestry Department staff, researchers, and trekkers.
Coakers Walk - Kodaikanal
Viewpoints
Mountain Peaks
Coakers Walk is a beautiful man-made one-kilometre-long walking plaza built on the mountains in the mesmerizing city of Kodaikanal
Dindigul Rock Fort
Forts
A 17th-century hill fort built by Madurai Nayak situated in the top a hill. Historical place, architectural beauty.
Fairy Falls
Waterfalls
Forests
Situated in the beautiful South-Indian station of Kodaikanal, the enchanting Fairy Falls is the source of the Pambar River which joins into the Vaigai River later on.
Guna Caves
Caves
Forests
Rock Formations
Guna Cave is wonderful tourist spot in Kodaikanal on Moir Point road. The cave is formed between two large Pillar Rocks. It is one of the best tourist places to visit in kodaikanal. This large, dark and ancient cave is also called as Devil's Kitchen.
Kodaikanal Lake
Lake/ River/ Ponds
A manmade lake located in the Kodaikanal city. boating, natural beauty, horse ride, shopping etc.
Kodaikanal Pine Forest
Forests
Short Hikes
A great place for some nature walking and photography. This is a popular tourist spot in Kodaikanal and has an option for horse riding. The pine trees were planted in 1906 in order to grow timber.
Kumbakkarai Falls
Waterfalls
Kumbakkarai falls is the lesser- known falls in the foothills of Kodaikanal. This falls has two stages. . The travellers come here and take bath in the falls. The water flows throughout the year; but in rainy seasons the flow will be very heavy. Bathing is possible.
Pillar Rocks Viewpoint
Rock Formations
Pillar Rocks are three vertical granite boulders, standing shoulder to shoulder amidst untouched packets of dense rainforests.
Sirumalai Reserved Forests
Outdoors- Other
Forests
Sirumalai is a reserved region of 6000 acres. Many high hills, nature, waterfalls, trekking area ,wildlife ,etc.
Map of attractions in Dindigul
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For more information about Dindigul, visit: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dindigul_district