Dindigul

Dindigul is a city of 290,000 people (2011) and the headquarters of Dindigul district in Southwestern Tamil Nadu.

Understand
Dindigul district was carved out of the composite Madurai District in 1985. It's surrounded by mountains. Travellers to the villages in this area are advised to pick up a few essential sentences in the local language Tamil as many people do not speak English.

By plane
The nearest airports are at Madurai (Madurai Airport - 1½ hours away) and Trichy(Trichy Airport. Dindigul city is approximately 60 km from Madurai.

By train
Dindigul junction is on the main train route from Chennai-Madurai-Kanyakumari and is approximately 440 km from Chennai.

Kodaikanal road station is approximately 22 km from Dindigul Junction

By road
Dindigul is on the NH7 highway from Chennai to Madurai.

Do

 * 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, Biriyani and cigar.

Buy

 * 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
 * Brassvessels and jewellery can be bought in Nilakottai
 * Cardamom and coffee are famous in Pattiveeranpatti near Batlagundu
 * saree are famous in chinnalapati.

Eat
Dindigul is famous for its Briyani which is quite distinct from those in other parts of the country. The recipe is believed to have been passed on by an Iranian national. However, since then the recipe has become more localised.


 * Bismilla A small hotel famous for its taste
 * Bismilla A small hotel famous for its taste
 * Bismilla A small hotel famous for its taste
 * Bismilla A small hotel famous for its taste

There are many budget restaurants that serve south Indian dishes in Dindigul city. Some of them are:


 * AryaBhavan, Bus Stand
 * AshokBhavan, Main road
 * Kurinji
 * SaravanaBhavan, Bus Stand

Drink

 * Dolphin Bar cheapest bar
 * Mr. Soda famous among the youngsters in Dindigul

Sleep
There are many lodging options in Dindigul. Visitors to Dindigul district can stay in hotels in Dindigul and Dindigul district.

Stay safe
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.

Go next
The travelers can go to places like Madurai, Trichy, Munnar, Kodaikanal, Palani from here