Things to do in Nilakkottai, Tamil Nadu
Nilakkottai is a town in the Dindigul district of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The town was established in 1958, as 1st Grade Town Panchayat.
10 places to visit in and around Nilakkottai, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.
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- 1Kutladampatti Falls
Kutladampatti Falls is a waterfall located in the village of Kutladampatti near Vadipatti in Madurai district about 30 km northwest of Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India. The waterfall is in a reserve forest managed by the Tamil Nadu Forest Department.
Wikipedia - 2Kodaikanal Wildlife Sanctuary
Kodaikanal Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary located near Kodaikanal in Dindigul district of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
Wikipedia - 3Kuruvithurai Chitra Ratha Vallabha Perumal Temple
Chitra Ratha Vallabha Perumal Temple which is maintained under the control of Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Government of Tamil Nadu is a Perumal temple situated at Kuruvithurai.
Wikipedia - 5Kunnuvarankottai Kasi Visalakshi-Viswanathar Temple
The Kasi Visalakshi Viswanathar temple is in the village of Kunnuvarankottai, which is a neighbourhood in Dindigul in the State of Tamil Nadu in India. This village is served by three rivers — Vaigai, Maruda and Manjalaru — called the Triveni Sangam.
Wikipedia - 6Kamarajar Lake
Kamarajar Lake is a 400-acre monsoon-fed water body 6 km from Athoor village in Dindigul District, Tamil Nadu, which is formed by the Kamarajar Sagar Dam. This lake is a beautiful location with the hills of the Western Ghats overlooking it.
Wikipedia - 7Mavur Dam
Mavur Dam is a masonry gravity dam located on Dindigul district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Sirumalai hill is the prime catchment of the dam.
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Nilakkottai by interest
- Good with kids: Kodaikanal Wildlife Sanctuary, Kamarajar Lake
- Temples and places of worship: Kuruvithurai Chitra Ratha Vallabha Perumal Temple, Viralipatti Mahalingeshwarar Temple, Kunnuvarankottai Kasi Visalakshi-Viswanathar Temple, Begumpur Mosque, Dindigul, Kottai Mariamman Temple, Dindigul
- Nature: lakes, hills and waterfalls: Kutladampatti Falls, Kodaikanal Wildlife Sanctuary, Kamarajar Lake, Mavur Dam
- Lesser-known places: Kamarajar Lake, Mavur Dam
Grouped by what each place is. Lesser-known places are ones fewer people read about on Wikipedia than most places on this page.
How to reach Nilakkottai
- Nearest railway station: Kodaikanal Road (KQN), 4 km away.
- Nearest airport: Madurai International Airport (IXM), 44 km away.
Straight-line distances; the road is longer. Check trains and flights before you travel.
What a 2-day trip to Nilakkottai costs
- Budget: about ₹1,800–₹3,500 per person
- Mid-range: about ₹4,300–₹8,300 per person
- Comfort: about ₹9,500–₹18,000 per person
A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Nilakkottai is not included.
Compare Nilakkottai with nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Best weather | Places to see | 3 days, mid-range, per person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nilakkottai | – | – | 10 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Batlagundu | 12 km | – | 8 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Sholavandan | 20 km | – | 25 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Dindigul | 24 km | Aug–Feb | 10 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Andipatti | 36 km | – | 6 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
Distances in a straight line from Nilakkottai; trip costs are rough estimates (not live prices). Tap a town for its own page.
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What are the best places to visit in Nilakkottai?
The best known are Kutladampatti Falls, Kodaikanal Wildlife Sanctuary, Kuruvithurai Chitra Ratha Vallabha Perumal Temple, Viralipatti Mahalingeshwarar Temple, Kunnuvarankottai Kasi Visalakshi-Viswanathar Temple.
How do I reach Nilakkottai?
Nearest railway station: Kodaikanal Road (KQN), 4 km away. Nearest airport: Madurai International Airport (IXM), 44 km away.
How much does a 2-day trip to Nilakkottai cost?
Budget: about ₹1,800–₹3,500 per person; Mid-range: about ₹4,300–₹8,300 per person; Comfort: about ₹9,500–₹18,000 per person. A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Nilakkottai is not included.
Sources: places from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikivoyage and OpenStreetMap; weather from NASA POWER; stations and airports from Wikidata. Last checked Oct 2026.