TRICHYTRAVEL GUIDE

Tiruchirapalli, also known as Trichy, was held by the Chola and Pallava dynasties. The Nayakas of Madurai have constructed the greater portion of the town. The Trichy Fort played an important part in the battles waged between the English and the French to gain power. The Rock Fort is a landmark of Trichy and contains excavated cave temples dating back to the 7th century, the Hall of a hundred Pillars and a Ganesha temple on its summit. On the island of Srirangam is a massive Vishnu temple with seven walls

Best Time To Visit Trichy

December to February is the best time to visit Tiruchirappalli as summers are extremely hot. The weather is significantly cooler and pleasant. Also one can witness the Pongal festival (Tamil New Year) which is celebrated in the month of January.

Tourist Attractions in Trichy

Located on the banks of River Kaveri, Trichy is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Tamil Nadu. With its breathtaking and flamboyant attractions, Trichy allures travelers from all parts of the world. The place has much to offer when it comes to attractions.

The city has been under the rule of Kings of various dynasties who commissioned a number of monuments and temples during their reign. Some of the important places to visit in Trichy include iconic Rock Fort, a famous fort and temple put up on an ancient rock. Settled around 273-foot high rock, Rock fort houses two Hindu temples namely Uchchi Pillaiyar Koil and Thayumanaswamy Temple (dedicated to Lord Shiva). From its peak you can adore the vast expanse of the place.

Another major attraction in Trichy is Sri Ranganathaswamy temple put up in Dravidian styles of construction; one of the popular sanctified spots, dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Other prime highlights of the place are Puliancholai Falls- with enchanting surrounding, the place is a great picnic spot and Kallanai Dam- built by Cholas it is one of the oldest functioning water diversion structures in the world.

Some of the other important places to visit in Trichy are Jambukeshwara Temple, Erumbeeswarar Temple and Vayalur Murugan Temple. Therefore, rich in culture and history, Tiruchirappalli has all what a traveler requires for a perfect holiday.

How to Reach Trichy

One of the most popular destinations in the Tamil Nadu state, Trichy is a serene, beautiful town. This historically important place has a number of stunning temples. Trichy is also a significant Hindu pilgrim site. Reaching the town is an easy task:

By Air

Trichy has its own international airport that is connected to prime Indian cities Like Chennai and Trivandrum as well as important cities of neighboring states like Maldives, Singapore, and Sri Lanka. Some of the international airlines also connect Trichy to Gulf cities like Manama, Kuwait, Dubai, Sharjah, Riyadh and so on. From the airport, you can hire a cab to go to your destination.

By Train

Trichy railway station is a significant breakpoint of the Southern Railway. The railway station is placed between Chennai and Madurai. Trichy station connects the state to different parts of the country such as Delhi, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, Karnatka and Maharashtra. The junction’s 5 branches lead to Madurai, Rameshwaram, Erode, Tanjore and Chennai. Local vehicles can take you to your destination.

By Road

Trichy is well-connected to different parts of the Tamil Nadu state, through state-run as well as private busses. Private buses also connect this city to Kerala and southern Karnataka. Long-route operators link this place to Madurai, Chennai, Tirupati, Bangalore, Tirupati, Ooty, Coimbatore and Thiruvananthapuram. Going for a private vehicle or a rented cab are some other options.