Tourism in Dharmapuri district provides a suitable opportunity for a tour of the district in the state of Tamil Nadu. There are several places of attraction in this district including Hogenakal, Theerthamalai, Adhiyamankottam, etc. A number of historical monuments are also present in the Dharmapuri district which is worth a visit. Subramanya Siva Memorial at Papparapatti is a monument erected in memory of the great patriot Subramanya Siva in his samadhi near Papparapatti, Pennagaram Taluk.

The capital of Adhiyamans, ancient rulers of Tagadur, was Adhiyamankottam which is located on the Salem-Dharmapuri road at a distance of seven kilometers from Dharmapuri. The ruin of the roughly oval shaped fort still remains in the district. The Chenraya Perumal temple is the biggest of the lot which is held as a protected monument which and it is believed to have been constructed both by the king Krishna Deva Raya and the kings of the Hoysala Empire. There is a mandapam which leads to the sanctum sanctorium. There are paintings in the ceiling depicting scenes from the Mahabharata, Viswarupa dharshan of Lord Krishna and some scenes from Ramayana. All the paintings date back to the thirteenth century.

Sir Thomas Munro Pillar at Dharmapuri district is another tourist attraction. This pillar was erected by the government of Chennai (Madras) in order to mark the association of Dharmapuri with Sir Thomas Munro who lived in the district from April 1792 to the month of March 1799, as Assistant to the Superintendent of Revenue in the Baramahal. The house where Munro lived and his favourite garden where few yards away from this place in the Dharmapuri district.

One of the well-known tourist destinations in this district is Hogenakal. It is located at the borders of Karnataka, at forty six kilometers from Dharmapuri. In Hogenakal, the Kaveri River enters into the state of Tamil Nadu as a big river with gushing water and presents a natural fall. The name Hogenakal is derived from Kannada which means, `Smoky Rocks`. The river when falls on the rock below with its gushing water resembles a smoke emanating from the rocks. At Hogenakal the water spreads for miles around and on these waters cruising on country made dinghies or Parisal is possible. Parisal ride gives an enthralling experience. Surrounded by hills at various heights, Hogenakal presents totally a very different ambience and refreshing relaxations to its visitors. One could take bath in the falls, can avail oil massaging by local people, etc. As the river flows throughout the year, Hogenakal can be visited all days through the year. There is enough transport facility available from Dharmapuri and Krishnagiri.

Another major tourist destination in the district of Dharmapuri is Theerthamalai. It is an important sacred place in Harur taluk of Dharmapuri District. Shri Theerthagirishwarar temple is situated at the top of a hillock. The Vijayanagara and the Chola Kings donated liberally to this temple. A lot of devotees throng the temple during the Mahashivarathiri. For the benefit of the devotees visiting this place, the Department of Tourism has constructed a Guest Houses close to the temple. The place has also been declared as a major tourist spot in Dharmapuri District.