Trichy
Introduction and History : Tiruchirapalli, commonly known as Trichy is located in the bank of Cauvery river. It is the Tamil Nadu’s fourth largest city, which was a citadel of the early Cholas which later fell to the Pallavas. In the modern days the city Trichy is famous for its Rock Fort. Today it stands as a monument where the wars of the Carnatic were fought in the 18th century during the British-French struggle for supremacy in India. The city is also one of the important industrial centers in Tamilnadu, which is famous for artificial diamonds, cigars, handloom cloth, glass bangles and wooden and clay toys. Apart from the Fort, the city offers multiple interesting tourist destinations which include several Churches, Colleges and Missions dating back to the 17th century.
What To See : As mentioned above the rock fort is the main tourist attraction of Trichy. This temple of rock fort is situated on a massive outcrop of rock, with height of 83 meters upwards, which can be reached by 437 steps cut into the rock. There is a Sri Thayumanaswamy Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva located in the temple apart from Uchii pillayar temple which is situated on the top. The Srirangam (8 Kilometers from the city) is an important spiritual destination for Vaishnavites is situated on a tiny island formed by the bifurcation of the river Cauvery at a place called Mukkombu. This is the adobe of Sri Ranganatha, a form of Lord Vishnu is situated here. Srirangam rajagopuram is a delight to watch for any tourist. Thiruvanaikaval Jambukeswara Temple, St. Louru’s Church, Nathervali and Mukkombu are other tourist destinations of the City. Trichy can be visited throughout the year.
Accomodations : Various types of hotels and resorts are available to suit all budgets. Many hotels charge from 500 up to 2000 rupees per day.
Mode Of Transport :Trichy has an Airport, which is located at 5 Kilometers from the city. It is well connected with other domestic and international locations. It is also an important railway junction of Tamilnadu, where trains connect the city to all parts of India. It has a national highway connecting the city by road as well. Local transport is available via rickshaws and taxis.
Related links :
• Official website: http://www.trichy.tn.nic.in/
• Tourist information: http://www.trichy.com/
See also (Nearby places):Kallanai, Viralimalai, Sittannavasal, Puliancholai and Samayapuram mariyamman temple are some of the nearby tourist attractions.
