Four lesser-known picturesque locations in Tiruppur district will be in the reckoning among other nominations from the State for the ‘Best Tourism Village’ Competition 2024, of the Union Ministry of Tourism.
The Tourism Department in Tiruppur district has narrowed down on a rural location close to Dhali town panchayat in Udumalpet taluk, and three villages: Andiagoundanur, Kallapuram and Manupatti in Udumalpet panchayat union.
“Documentation work is in progress; the village heads will be facilitated to furnish the required information, which the State Government will forward to the Centre for the purpose of the Best Tourism Village Award,” District Tourism Officer T. Aravindkumar said.
Presence of Tirumurthi Dam close by and the salubrious clime are also being seen as advantageous factors for Tiruppur to be a strong contender in the competition.
Last year, Hullada in the Nilgiris district, and Vettaikaranpudur in Coimbatore district, both in Western region of the State, won…
