Namakkal aka Namagiri is a well-known town located in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The land of Namakkal was ruled by the majestic dynasties like Chola, Pandya, Hoysala, Pallava, and finally by the British. This town is named after the Namagiri rock that is said to be the single rock formation in the center of the town.
With an elevation of 715 feet, Namakkal unfolds over acres of land that are rugged terrains. The River Kaveri flows through the town of Namakkal that serves as the major source of water for locals. It is nature’s bounty and is hemmed in the beauteous hillocks. Such geography defines its climate as tropical cool in nature. The median mercury levels, throughout the year, range between 16°C-25°C. During the monsoon, temperatures fall below 10°C that makes the weather colder.
Namakkal offers various tourist places to see. The major attractions include the names like the hills of Koli, Ranganathaswamy Temple, Tiruchengode, and the local shopping complexes.