Dindigul district

A district in central Tamil Nadu that combines Kodaikanal, the "Princess of Hill Stations," with the pilgrimage site of the Palani Hills.

Dindigul district lies in central Tamil Nadu, with the Palani Hills in the west. Kodaikanal is a hill station that rose to prominence in the colonial era, known for its star-shaped man-made lake, pine forests, Coaker's Walk and valley viewpoints, and is called the "Princess of Hill Stations." The Murugan temple at Palani is an important Hindu pilgrimage site, and the town of Dindigul has a hilltop fort. On the plains, October to March is best, while Kodaikanal is ideal for escaping summer heat. The gateway is Madurai Airport, followed by a road journey.

Destinations

• Kodaikanal
• Madurai

Itineraries

• Madurai to Twin Hill Stations (Munnar) – Ascend from the ancient temple city to two hill stations, crossing the Western Ghats into the tea hills of Kerala.
• Tamil Nadu Temple Trail – Travel south from Chennai to Madurai, exploring Pallava rock carvings, Great Living Chola Temples, and the sacred Pamba…
• South India Coast-to-Coast: Chennai to Kochi – From the Bay of Bengal to the Arabian Sea, traverse temple plains, Chettinad, tea hills, and backwaters.