Tiruchirappalli City Information Guide -
Tiruchirappalli
lies 320 km from Chennai on the banks of river Kavery in central Tamil Nadu.
This fourth major city of Tamil Nadu has derived its name from the Jain monk
'Chira' and is often pronounced as 'Trichy'. With its rich history, this
strategically located city plays a prime place in the history of TamilNadu.
Its strategic location attracts several rulers namely the Cheras, the
Cholas, the Pandyas, the Pallavas, the Vijaynagar rulers, the Marathas, the
French and finally the British. The city with its renowned educational
institutions, industries and temples is a leading commercial centre in Tamil
Nadu. The Rock Fort Temple built by the Nayaks is the important landmark of
the city. Several festival are also organised here in the month of December
and January showcasing the art and culture of the land.
» City Guide Of Tiruchirappalli India At A Glance
» Area - 23.26 sq km
» Population - 7,46,062
» Language - Tamil and English
» Best time to visit - October to March
» Excursion - Viralimalai (30 km), Kallanai (24
km), Sittanavasal (58 km)
Accommodations in City Guide of Tiruchirappalli India
Accommodation is not a problem in Trichy. Hotel Jenneys Residency is 6 km
from airport with lot of facilities. It provides round the clock room
service, direct dial telephones, multi cuisine restaurant, health club
conference and Banquet facility. Hotel Sangam is another hotel situated 6 km
from Trichy railway station with centrally air conditioned and spacious
rooms. Besides these, there are several budget hotels which provide
efficient services to their guests.
Attractions in City Guide Of Tiruchirappalli India
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Rock Fort Temple - This temple complex built by the Pallavas houses
three temples carved out of a rock mountain. The three temples are the
Manikka Vinayakar temple at the foot hills, the Uchhi Pillayar Koyil atop
the hill and the Taayumaanavar Koyil Shivastalam amidst the hill. Built by
the Pallavas and substantially constructed by Nayaks, this Rock Fort stands
on a huge 83 m high rock and is devoted to Lord Shiva as Kangaala Moorthy.
» Srirangam - 10 km from Trichy, this is a
picturesque island ringed by the river Cauvery and also a fascinating temple
town. This superb Sri Ranganathaswami Temple complex is probably the largest
in India. This Sreerangam temple has 21 magnificent towers which were built
around the 13th and 14th centuries and is surrounded by seven walls. Mohini
Alangaram, Vaikunta Ekadasi, Garuda Seva, Flower Festival and the Car
Festival during the last week of December and first week of January are the
important festivals of Srirangam.
» Jambukeshwar Temple - This temple is an important
Shiva temple which is architecturally interesting and has elaborate
carvings. The temple is devoted to Shiva lingam which is submerged in water
coming from a spring in the sanctum.
» Alagia Manavalan Temple - This is
the Divya Desam Vishnu temple. Being located 2 km northwest of Trichy, it is
also the birth place of Tiruppaana Alwar.
Tiruchirappalli City Climate
Trichy
experiences a tropical climate. During summers the maximum temperature
records 37 degree celsius and in winters it dips to a low of 20 degree
celsius.
How To Reach
Tiruchirappalli City Information Guide -
Trichy is very well connected by a good network of roads to all important
places of Tamil Nadu. It is also a major junction of the Southern Railway
and is linked to Chennai, Madurai, Bangalore, Mysore and Kochi. It also has
a airport and has flights to Madurai, Chennai, Bangalore and other
international cities.
Must Try Out shopping
Trichy has a lot to offer ranging from colorful flowers, handicrafts,
brassware, carpets and jewellery. One can see many wholesale and retail
shops here. Old Gandhi Market, Khadi Kraft, Heritage Arts Emporium, Sri
Renga Living Art, Srirangam Stores and Flower Bazaar at the Saathara street
are the popular shopping centre of Trichy.
