Tamil Nadu · India
Where to stay in Dindigul
Dindigul is a city in Tamil Nadu, India, home to about 207,000 people.
- Best months
- December
- Nearest airport
- IXM60 km · Madurai Airport
- Currency
- INRIndian rupee
- Time zone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Language
- English, Hindi
About
About Dindigul
Dindigul is a city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is the administrative headquarters of the Dindigul district.
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.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Dindigul
See
- Dindigul Fort
- Sirumalai - Hill Resort
- Gandhigram Rural Institute
- Thadikombu - Perumal Temple
- Begambur Big Mosque
- Sri Kottai Mariamman Kovil
- Kasi Visalakshi-Vishwanathar Temple
- Kamakshiamman Temple
- Athoor: Kamarajar Lake
- St.Joseph Church
- Dindigul - Nagal Nagar perumal Temple
- Soundararaja Perumal Temple - Vadamadurai
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Where to stay
Which part of Dindigul to stay in
There are many lodging options in Dindigul. Visitors to Dindigul district can stay in hotels in Dindigul and Dindigul district.
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Where to stay
Hotels in Dindigul
4 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Jeyam Residency | 2.0 km | |
| OYO 60090 Habiba Noor Inn OYO Rooms | 1.2 km | |
| Parsons Court | 1.0 km | |
| Vivera Grande | 0.5 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Dindigul
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Dindigul are December. April is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C; October is the wettest, with about 208 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Dindigul: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Madurai Airport (IXM), about 60 km from the city centre in a straight line; Tiruchirappalli International Airport (TRZ, 93 km) and Coimbatore International Airport (CJB, 126 km) are also within reach.
Getting in
The nearest airports are at Madurai (Madurai Airport, 1½ hours away) and Trichy (Trichy Airport. Dindigul city is approximately 60 km from Madurai. Dindigul junction is on the main train route from Chennai-Madurai-Kanyakumari and is approximately 440 km from Chennai.
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IXM · Madurai Airport
TRZ · Tiruchirappalli International Airport
CJB · Coimbatore International Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Dindigul
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.
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.
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Questions
Dindigul: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Dindigul?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Dindigul are December. April is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C; October is the wettest, with about 208 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Dindigul?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Madurai Airport (IXM), about 60 km from the city centre in a straight line; Tiruchirappalli International Airport (TRZ, 93 km) and Coimbatore International Airport (CJB, 126 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Dindigul?
Indian rupee (INR).
Nearby
Destinations near Dindigul
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.