14-Day Itinerary for Dindigul, Tamil Nadu

  1. Day 1: Tour of Dindigul Fort and Temple
    Located in the heart of the city

    History and Devotion

  2. Day 2: Kannanur Kamarajar Dam and Kodaikanal Lake
    1 hour (35.5 km) south of Dindigul

    Nature and Boating

  3. Day 3: Palani Murugan Temple and Palani Hills
    1 hour 30 minutes (62.7 km) east of Dindigul

    Devotion and Trekking

  4. Day 4: Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary and Alamarathupatti
    2 hours 40 minutes (112 km) west of Dindigul

    Wildlife and Scenic Beauty

  5. Day 5: Palar Porundalar Waterfalls and Amaravathi Dam
    2 hours (84 km) southeast of Dindigul

    Nature and Boating

  6. Day 6: Arulmigu Balasubramanya Temple and Kailasanathar Cave Temple
    1 hour (45.6 km) southwest of Dindigul

    Devotion and History

  7. Day 7: Erumadamalai Temple and Sripuram Garden
    1 hour 20 minutes (68.7 km) east of Dindigul

    Devotion and Walking

  8. Day 8: Sirumalai Hills and Vaigai Dam
    2 hours (81.5 km) west of Dindigul

    Trekking and Boating

  9. Day 9: Perumal Peak and Bryant Park
    1 hour 30 minutes (62.8 km) south of Dindigul

    Trekking and Flora

  10. Day 10: Thadikombu Perumal Temple and Sirumalai Reserved Forest
    1 hour (34.2 km) southwest of Dindigul

    Devotion and Trekking

  11. Day 11: Ayyanar Falls and Nagara Sivan Koil
    3 hours (128 km) southeast of Dindigul

    Scenic Beauty and History

  12. Day 12: Kalvarayan Hills and Vattaparai Falls
    3 hours 30 minutes (192 km) south of Dindigul

    Trekking and Scenic Beauty

  13. Day 13: Gauramalai Hills and Amaravathi Crocodile Farm
    1 hour 30 minutes (68.3 km) east of Dindigul

    Trekking and Wildlife

  14. Day 14: Shopping at Dindigul Market and Departure
    Located in the city

    Local Cuisines and Souvenir Shopping

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Dindigul Fort (2 hours, Free)
  • Palani Murugan Temple (2 hours, Free)
  • Kannanur Kamarajar Dam (2 hours, Free)
  • Kodaikanal Lake (2 hours, Free)
  • Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary (3 hours, INR 200)
  • Sripuram Garden (2 hours, Free)
  • Perumal Peak (4 hours, INR 100)
  • Thadikombu Perumal Temple (2 hours, Free)
  • Ayyanar Falls (3 hours, Free)
  • Shopping at Dindigul Market (3 hours, INR 500)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 800

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider visiting more wildlife sanctuaries like Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park. If you have less time, remove visits to places like Palar Porundalar Waterfall and Amaravathi Crocodile Farm. Make sure to check the weather conditions before heading out for any trekking or outdoor activities. Lastly, do try the local delicacies like Dindigul Thalappakatti Biriyani and Dindigul Halwa!

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