Discover Namakkal: Temples, Fort and Kolli Hills

The Namakkal Anjaneyar Temple is dedicated to the Hindu god Hanuman. Its image of Anjaneyar is 18 feet (5.5 meters) tall. The temple is on a hill and offers views of the surrounding landscape. Its dedication, size and hilltop location give you specific points of reference for this cultural highlight in Namakkal.

Temples and the Fort in Namakkal

The Namakkal Fort covers a flat area of one and a half acres. Two cave temples carved from the rock lie on opposite sides of the hill. The approach from the southwest is via a staircase with narrow steps. If you plan to visit the Fort, take the narrow steps into account when planning your visit.

The Namagiri Amman Temple is located within the temple complex of Narasimha Swamy Kovil in Namakkal. A sacred spring called Narasimha Theertham is located in the Namagiri Amman Temple. Its location within the larger complex and the named spring also help identify the Namagiri Amman Temple.

In Tiruchengode, the Arthanareeswarar Temple stands on a hill. It is considered one of the seven Sivasthalams in Kongunadu. Its principal deity is depicted vertically as half male and half female, embodying Shiva and Parvati in a single form. Those interested in temples will find a different religious dedication here from that of the temple in Namakkal dedicated to Hanuman.

Kolli Hills: Scenery and activities

The Kolli Hills are in the Eastern Ghats, at an elevation of 1,200 meters in Namakkal District. Medicinal herbs and plants grow abundantly on their slopes, and the mountains are known for them. The elevation and plant life give the area its distinctive landscape. Places to visit include the Agaya Gangai Waterfalls, Maasila Falls and Arapaleswarar Temple. Pineapple farms are also among the attractions.

Nature walks and mountain biking are activities in the Kolli Hills. This lets you tailor your trip to different interests without limiting the region to a single attraction. The range of places mentioned includes waterfalls, a temple and pineapple farms; the activities add time outdoors and mountain biking to this view of the Hills.

The Valvil Ori Festival is held every year in August in the Kolli Hills. If the festival is important to your travel plans, check the specific dates for the year in question. The route from Namakkal to the Kolli Hills goes via Sendamangalam.

Boating and travel planning

Jedarpalayam Dam has a reservoir area for boating. Six fiber boats are available there for boating; as availability may change depending on operations, check before your visit. This makes boating a specific but separately planned reason for a trip, alongside temples, the Fort and destinations in the Kolli Hills.

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