A shopping area with a number of famous handlooms and textiles, Andipatti is a taluk headquarters in
Theni District, 16 km from
Theni. It comprises a number of villages including small hamlets in the ghats section of the Varushanad hill ranges. Vaigai Dam is located near Andipatti at a distance of 7 km. At a distance of 20 km from Andipatti is the
Vellappar Temple, at the top of a peak.
Nationalised banks function in Andipatti and taxis and vans are there to take the tourists to desired destinations. A lodge and tourist complex provide accommodation.