Palani — Travel Guide
Palani is a town and a municipality in Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu, located about 100 kilometres (62 mi) and 60 kilometres (37 mi) west of Dindigul. The Palani Murugan Temple dedicated to Hindu war God Kartikeya is situated on a hill overlooking the town. The temple is visited by more than 7 million pilgrims each year. The backdrop to the town is formed by an offshoot of the Western Ghats, the Palani Hills, whereon lies the hill-station of Kodaikanal. The view within the town is dominated by the two hills, Sivagiri and Sakthigiri, on the former of which lies the temple. At the foot of the hills lie several lakes which drain to the Shanmuga river, a tributary of the Amaravathi River, itself a tributary of the Kaveri River) which takes its source on the slopes of the Palani Hills.
The best time to visit October to March.
By Air
Instead of Palani you can a get flight to Peelamedu Airport on regular basis.
Palani - 86 km away
By Train
There are regular trains from other major cities of the country to Palani.
Shopping in Palani is an absolute delight. After a day of some fine sightseeing and other activities, it’s but natural to indulge in a little bit of shopping. Explore the shops and the markets of Palani to find the most famous of its offerings. Buy souvenirs and other gifts for yourself and your friends and families – after all shopping in Palani means splurging a little bit! Shopping in Palani is the most important activities among the tour
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