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
Popular Activities And Trips in Dindigul
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Arulmigu Dhandayuthapani Swamy TemplePalani 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.
Hindu Temples
Bear Shola FallsBear 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.
Waterfalls
Viewpoints
Berijam LakeBerijam 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.
Lake/ River/ Ponds
Coakers Walk - KodaikanalCoakers Walk is a beautiful man-made one-kilometre-long walking plaza built on the mountains in the mesmerizing city of Kodaikanal
Viewpoints
Mountain Peaks
Dindigul Rock FortA 17th-century hill fort built by Madurai Nayak situated in the top a hill. Historical place, architectural beauty.
Forts
Fairy FallsSituated 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.
Waterfalls
Forests
Guna CavesGuna 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.
Caves
Forests
Rock Formations
Kodaikanal LakeA manmade lake located in the Kodaikanal city. boating, natural beauty, horse ride, shopping etc.
Lake/ River/ Ponds
Kodaikanal Pine ForestA 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.
Forests
Short Hikes
Kumbakkarai FallsKumbakkarai 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.
Waterfalls
Pillar Rocks ViewpointPillar Rocks are three vertical granite boulders, standing shoulder to shoulder amidst untouched packets of dense rainforests.
Rock Formations
Sirumalai Reserved ForestsSirumalai is a reserved region of 6000 acres. Many high hills, nature, waterfalls, trekking area ,wildlife ,etc.
Outdoors - Other
Forests
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