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Chinnalapatti is a town in Dindigul district in the state of Tamil Nadu.
Places of tourist interest:
Vadipatti Matha Shrine is a famous Church known for its miracles. Many Catholics make pilgrimage to this place daily. This place is often visited by the tourists. There are thousands of visitors offering their prayers in this place.
The Athoor Kamarajar Dam is also a place worth visiting. It lies in the Western Ghats 12 km away from the town. This is the lifeline for Dindigul district.
Double Dutch Resort and Cardamom House are the resorts situated at the border of Athoor Kamarajar Lake in the Kamaraj Valley on the spurs of the Western Ghats. It provides accommodation in elegantly furnished rooms.
Sirumalai which is part of Eastern Ghats is very close to Chinnalapatti. There are resorts in Sirumalai which are located in very beautiful places surrounded by lush green covers. Youngsters can go for trekking and mountaineering here.
Kutladampatti waterfalls are located 7 km away from Kutladampatti near Vadipatti village. The height of the falls is 87 feet. Thousands of tourists come here to enjoy the natural scenery and to take bath in this waterfall. A 500 year old temple dedicated to Goddess Thadagai Nachiamman is there.
Hotels:
There are a number of hotels and lodges distributed over the town. Tourist can choose from a costly one to a low budget one suiting to one’s needs and preferences. These hotels promise a comfortable and convenient stay along with all the modern facilities.
How to get there:
Roads:
Chinnalapatti is on National Highway 7 which connects Madurai with Dindigul. There are buses plying from this place to all the major places. One can take a comfortable bus ride to the nearby places and it is also a comfortable and reliable means of travel for the tourists
Railways:
Ambathurai is the nearest railway station. All the passenger trains and some express trains stop at this station. These trains run to all the major towns and cities in India.
Airports:
Madurai Airport is the nearest airport for this town. There are flights connecting Chinnalapatti to all the major places of India.
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