Periya Nayagi Amman Temple : Periya Nayagi Amman temple is one of the important temples in palani. It is one of the sub temples of Dhandayuthapani Swamy devastanam. During festivals season many people visit the temple. The Temple architecture is unique Nayak architecture ,with the Periya Nayagi amman at the centre and other deidties at the same row. There are lot of sculptors with excellent art work. The main mandapam is constructed with lot of tall stone pillars carved with huge idols of lord Muruga in many forms.There is no big Gopurams like the chola architecture in Nayak architecture .The main Raja gopuram is not built ,only the foundation is visible. Many of the gopurams found in this temple were built by dhandayuthabani swamy Devastanam at later period. The Nayak works are in stone.ph:04545-242253.
Sri Kottai Mariamman koil: It is more than 200 years old. The mariamman idols is said to be installed by the army men of Tippu sultan at the fort of the maintain .The temple is constructed in the shape of a square. There is temple for vetri vinayaka at the South at the south & Lord Muruga at the North of temple. There is seen here, embedded deeply under the floor. There are several Sculptures on the sniper structure over the Sanctum Sanctoram, depicting various incarnations of the goddess Mariamman. The golden shield will adorm the deity on every day Between 5 pm to 9 pm.
Sri Kaalakatheeswarar Temple: Even the temple is very old, it came into lime light during the period of thirumalai naicker who renovated several temples in and around Madurai god kaalakatheeswarar and goddess Gnanambika are the presiding deities here. It was a Practice to bring the idols of Abhirama Devi & padmagiri Nagar from above mountain to this& celebrate the festival of Brahmasaram in the month of chitrai. The mandapam used for this purpose has been later embellished and the deities Kalakatheewarar & Gnanmbika were installed & consecrated during the 14th century. There will be poojas for all the timings in the temple.
St John’s church: This church was constructed by Thomas Fernando. The important Ceremony of this temple will start on last Friday of January and will continue for 15 days this church was constructed 100 years ago by British people construction of this church was started on 1866 and completed by the of 1872.this church is the head church for all other churches in Dindigul, ph:04545-2423557
Thadikombu –perumal Temple: This is 5 km from Dindigul on the to karur during chitra Month, Lord Alagar will have 12 days special Pooja. Full moon day of the month lord alagar will be on procession of Ethir servai.
Kuriniji Andavar Temple: The temple, situated 3kms from the lake, is a famous shrine dedicated to lord murugan. This once in 12 years. Kurinji also means hill region in Tamil literature and `Andavar ‘means god. Hence lord muruga is one is reffered to as the god of the hill here. From this temple one can have a pleasent view of palani and vaigai dam.
Lake: A Beautiful view of the lake the 24-Skirted by a 5km long block for road, is the focal point of kodai. This lake was created in 1863 by sir veer Henry levinge (1819-1885) who was previously the collector of Madurai, who retired and settled in kodai. He constructed the bund to form a lake and stocked the lake with fish he brought the first boat from Tuticorn.In1890,a boat club was formed and members of the club set sail in 1910 a new boat house was constructed. The boat service was opened the public and tourists as well in 1932. Ph: 04542-242045
Moer Point: more point provides a lovely view of the valley. It is just 3kms from the pillar Rock-Berijim lake Road.
Pillar Rocks: Three boulders stand here, shoulder to shoulder, vertically measuring 122 metres, providing a majestic sight. Pillar Rocks is 7.4 kms from the lake it has a mini garden with lovely flowers.
Shenbaganur museum: The museum is maintained by the sacred Heart college – a Theological seminary founded in 1895 it is devoted To preserving certain archaeological remains and the flora and fauna of the hills one of the best orchidarinams in the country, over 300 species of exotic orchids are housed here. Father Ugarthe, a Spaniard contributed his many private collections to the museum. Entrance fee is Rs.1/per head .visiting hours-10 am to 11.30a.m and 3 pm.
Solar Physical Observatory: It is situated 32 kms from the lake. This observatory was founded in 1989.Located at an elevation of 2343 metres, this observatory is the highest point in Kodai visitors can observe the stars and the planets check out visiting hours and make a prior appointment. Ph: 04542-240214-17
Silent valley view: Just a little away from the pillar Rock-Berijam lake road, is silent valley view which Providies a breathtaking view of silent valley.
Silver Cascade: It is 8 kms from kodai lake. The overflow of kodai lake comes down here as a 180 fee high waterfall. Those interested can have a bath here.
Telescope House: the telescope house at coakers walk was constructed to enable visitors to have a panoramic view of the valley and nearby Towns. A fee is collected to use the telescope.
Dindigul city which is an important wholesale market for onion and Groundnut It has the network of inter –district Roads connecting Coimbatore, Erode, Tiruchi, Karur, Madurai and sivaganga Distict. Kodaikkanal, a popular summer Resort ,located at an altitude of 2133 metres in the western Ghats is the “Princess of Hill Stations “.Peranai and sirumalai are the two fine picnic spots of the district, There are four dams viz, palar porandalar, varathamanathi,, pahap palar in palani taluk and maruthanathi in Dindigul Taluk augemt irrigation Facilities to a agricultural fields in this district. Nilakkattai Town is famous for Brass Vessels and jewellery. Nilakkottai Taluk is famous for the Marketing of flowers and Grapes. Oddanchatram is a noted market centre for vegetables. It is also famous for the export of Butter, Manufactured in the nearby villages using cream separators. Batlagundu is an important market centre for tomato. Pattiveeranpatti in vathalagundu Block is famous for cardamom and coffee curing enterprises.
Dindigul Fort: The Huge Hill at Dindigul, if we see it from one, looks like pillow (`Dhidu’)and hence the city is known as Dindigul on this at height of 280 ft.in the year 1605 Madurai King `Muthu Krishna Naicker’started the construction of this Fork. In 1623 to 1659 mannar thirumalai Naicker completed this .In 1755 Hyder ali was escorting fakhr-un- Nisha his wife and five years old tipu to dindigul. From 1784 to 1790 the Fort was under the rule of ‘Tipu sultan’. In 1784 the Tipu to Dindigul From1784 to 1790 the Fort was under the rule of ‘Tipu Sultan’. In 1784 the tipu commandant syed Ibrahim, under Whose care the fort was, constructed many rooms in the Fort, Strengthened the walls and also got repaired ,During the year 1790 in the mysore war tipu was defeated and the Fort came into the hands of English.
Abirami amman temple: This is located in the centre of the city. During Navarathri, Goddess Gnaambikai. During the Fridays of adi month there will be one lakh Archana to the goddess gnamambikai. During The Fridays of adi month there will be a procession of goddess abirami on a flower pallak.ph:0451-2433229.
Begambur Big Mosque: During the rule of hyder ali at dindigul,he constructed Three Mosque-one for himself for namaz , 2nd for his Soldiers undermeath Rock fort for public and more grants for the maintenance and upkeep of the same. In Hijri 1187(1766ad)Ameer-un- nisha begam, the wife of Killedar mirriza ali khan and the younger sister of huder ali bahadur, was dead and buried in the begambur mosque compound itself. A tomb was constructed on it. Im memory of the Royal lady this part of dindigul is known as Begambur ph: 0451-2402086
Nadupatti-Anjaneyar Temple: This is located in nilakottai the Taluk 35kms from dindigul. This can be reached from Madurai also. This temple is near river side. Most of the time the statue will be water.
Palani :The temple of lord muruga is located on the palani Hills .The presiding deity is in dandayuthapani. The idol is made of medicinal herbs. It is one of the six abodes of lord muruga and one of the major pilgrim centres in south India .an electrically operated winch which takes the pilgrims to the top.ph:04545-242293.
409 kms from Chennai and kms Dindigul. kodaikanal is one of indias must hill stations located at an altitude of 2133mts.(7,000 feet) free frequented by tourists of interest include Bryant Park, pillar Rocks, Lake, solar Oservatory, Perumal peak, silver Cascade, Telescope Houses at coakers walk and kurinji Andavar Temple ,Bear shoal Falls. Berijam Lake, Museum and Orchidorium at Sacred heart college, Shenbaganur Very good trek routes are available.
Berijam Lake view: This place provides a panoramic landscape view of Berijam Lake and is located just before one reaches the lake. This viewpoint is 19 Kms Kodaikanal Lake.
Bryant Park: This Park is situate d on the lake. It is famous for its flowers, hybrids and grafts. Cut flowers are exported from here. a glass house which Shelters fine Varieties of flowers can be seen here. The flower show is conducted every year During May, as part of the summer festival.
Chettiar Park: Tucked away in the north eastern corner of the down, On the way to kurinji Andavar Temple, the Chettiar park is a charming place to stop by.
Coakers walk: The hill edged pathway was identified by Er.Coaker in 1872. About a kilo metre from the lake. Coakers walk runs along a steep slope on the southern side of kodai. It offers some of the best views of the plains. Entry fee is collected here.
Fairy Falls: a delightful picnic spot just 5kmsAway from the kodai lake there is a beautiful waterfall here.
Golf club: Situated on the road pillar Rocks, the kodai Golf boasts of a well –laid 18 hole course fit the competitions at national level. Often The competitions at national level often the golfers teeing in the early morning accost herds of wild animals. The club is exclusively for its members. Non members and holidays golfers, who want to play, have to pay a special subscription. The tourists on the road have a glimpse of the whole range.
Green Valley view: It is about 5.5 kms from the lake and very near the Golf club. This point commands a beautiful view of the entire.
Vaigai dam: As the valley here is very deep, dense and dangerous. This Place was once known as “Suicidepoint”.
Kurinji poo(Flower): It is flowering once in 12 years last flowered year -1992.during that period the honey of this place is more and good for health.