St.Joseph Church
This church was constructed during 1866 to 1872 by Britishers after the fall of Tipu sultan. This church is headquarters of Dindigul diocese of Roman Catholic Churches in Dindigul District.

Rock Fort
The Dindigul Fort is one of the major landmarks of the city. The fort has been constructed on a huge rock about 280 ft height and looks like Pillow ('Dhindu'),
From 1784 to 1790 the Fort was under the rule of Tipu Sultan. In 1784, the Tipu's commandant Syed Ibrahim, under whose care the fort was, constructed many rooms, strengthened the walls and got repaired. In 1790 Tipu was defeated in the Mysore war and the Fort came into the hands of British.
Picnic Spot
Peranai and Sirumalai hills are the two fine picnic spots in the vicinity of the Town
There are four dams viz, Palar Porundalar, Varathamanathi, , Parappalar in Palani Taluk and Maruthanathi in Dindigul Taluk. Nilakkottai Taluk is famous for the growing and marketing of flowers and Grapes. Pattiveeranpatti in Vathalagundu Block is famous for Cardamom and Coffee curing enterprises. |