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Dindigul is a big town that is located in the State of Tamil Nadu. Dindigul is the 13th largest town in the State and is also among oldest inhabited places in the State. Dindigul is a town that is surrounded by hills on all sides and the predominantly agricultural area give makes the town a scenic place to visit. Dindigul is also famous for the huge hill that overlooks the city. The hill is shaped in the form of a pillow and the name of the town originates from the shape of the hill. Dindigul is well known through the Southern parts of India for its excellent cuisine. Dindigul biriyani is much different from the other types and the town is also known for the other varieties of food that are available, and you can try these out during your stay in the town. There are many interesting places near Dindigul to visit and the town is also well connected by the extensive Southern Railway and road system. There are many pilgrimage centers in and around the town. Dindigul is located near the city of Madurai and you can visit all the major locations in Madurai from Dindigul. You can also take a short trek to the top of the Mala Kottai, which is a small hill located in the town.

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Category : Historical

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 624001

STD Code: 451

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Best Time to Visit:  Oct – Mar

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Dindigul (Tiṇṭukkal) is a city in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is the administrative headquarters of the Dindigul district. Dindigul is located 420 km (260 mi) southwest of the state capital, Chennai and 100 km (62 mi) away from Tiruchirappalli.The Dindigul Fort or Dindigul Malai Kottai is a 17th-century hill fort, built by Madurai Nayak situated in the town. Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan the fort was of strategic importance. In 1799 it went to the control of the British East India Company during the Polygar Wars. There is an abandoned temple on its peak apart from few cannons. In modern times, the fort is maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India and is open to tourists.There are several places of interest in Dindigul District. Palani hills with the famous temple of Lord Muruga Dhandayuthapani Temple, Begampur Mosque, Sirumalai Hill resort, Parapalar Dam, Varathamanathi dam, Mariamman temple and Nadupatti Anjaneyar temple are places of tourist interest in the district. An attraction of this hill station is the Kurinji flowers that bloom once in twelve years.

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By Air : The nearest airport is located at Madurai and it is around 66 km from the town. There are taxis that are available from the Madurai airport and they are the best option to reach the town. They charge around Rs 700 for the trip. The nearest international airport is located at Chennai and there are frequent train services from Chennai to Dindigul.

By Train : Dindigul railway station is well connected to the rest of the state and there are frequent trains that arrive from places such as Chennai, Madurai, Coimbatore and other parts of Tamil Nadu. Trains are the easiest option to reach Dindigul and they are inexpensive as well. Trains from Chennai to Dindigul are available on a daily basis and they cost around Rs 250 for a non A/C three tier compartment. A/C tickets are more expensive. However, they are comfortable and an easy way to travel. There are auto rickshaws and taxis that are available from the railway station to the city. Auto Rickshaws are a cheap and easy option. They cost around Rs 100 to reach any place from the railway station. There are taxi services that are also available from most of the nearby cities.

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Budget  – Up to Rs. 800

Venu Hotel ; Begambur, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu 624001 ; Ph – 098 65 621224 ; Facilities – Room Service

Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

Ponram Hotel ; Kanyakumari Rd, Hasanathpuram, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu ; Ph – N.A ; Facilities – Room Service

Deluxe – Up to Rs. 1201 to Rs. 2500

Sha Travel Gallery ; 9/111 L.G.B.Compound,, Mengles Road, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu 624001 ; Ph – 0451 242 1112 ; Facilities – Room Service

Luxury – Rs. 2501 and above

Parsons Court – 3 Star ; Mengles Road,, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu. ; Ph – 0451 645 1111 ; Facilities – Room Service

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• Food Fort – Family Restaurant ;  Near EB Head Office, Opp to Magnum Motors, Palani – Karur By Pass Road, Dindigul 624001, Tamil Nadu ; M –  098 42 099377 ; Food Serve :  Indian

• Ponram Multi Cuisine Restaurant ;  Salai Rd, Spencer Compound, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu 624001
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Dolphin Bar ; No 14, Chatram Street, Dindigul Ho, Dindigul – 624001 ; Ph/M: (0451) 2431791 ; Cost:  N.A ; Food Serve : N.A
Cheers Bar ; No 6/109 D Senthil Residency, Nangai Nagar, Nnvgb Theatre Road, Dindigul Ho, Dindigul – 624001 ; Ph/M: (0451) 2430041 ; Cost:  N.A ; Food Serve : N.A

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Agni Nakshram ; Venue:  Dindigul ; Period :  April-May ; Details:  This is one of the important festivals at Palani. During the last 7 days of Chitrai and the first 7 days of the following month (i.e.Vaikasi) the devotees of Lord Muruga go around the Hill by foot, early in the mornings. As per the Palani mythology, it is considered holy to worship the Hill temple from afar or from near or go around it. It is also called Girivalam. It is an age old practice. In ancient days the siddhas, rishis, saints and other noble persons followed this practice. Girivalam gives mental peace, the medicinal herbs around the hillock cure many physical diseases. Nowadays people go around the temple by wearing Kadamba Flower

moon day ; Venue:  Dindigul ; Period :  February-March ; Details:  Soon after the new moon day in the month of Masi, (February-March), on the fifth day, the festival flag would be hoisted for a 20 day celebration in the temple. The festival continues for 30 days also in some years.

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