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One of the most famous temples towns of South India, situated on the banks of river Cauvery, Tiruchirapalli provides a
perfect blend of history, tradition and religion. Trichy's landscape is dominated by Rock-Fort. Once the citadeal of the Chola Kings, the fort has seen the passing of dynasties. Ruled in turn by the Pallavas and then the Pandyas, the present fort was built by the Nayak rulers of Madurai.
General information
Altitude:
78 meter
Best Season: October to March
STD Code:
0431
How To Get There
Air
Trichy is directly connected by air to Cochin & Madras
Rail
Trichy is an important rail junction connected to Bangalore, Coimbatore, Cochin, Madras, Madurai, Quilon, Rameshwaram, Tuticorin, Tirunelveli.
Road
Trichy is connected by regular buses with Bangalore (345 Km), Coimbatore (203 Km), Tanjore (56 Km), Kumbakonma (95 Km), Madurai (142 Km), Ooty (302 Km), Madras (320 Km), Kanyakumari (384 Km), Chidambaram (162 Km) Rameshwaram (228 Km), Palani (135 Km) etc.
In and around
Rock
Fort and Temple
This temple, towering over the old city and perched on 83 meter high massive rock formation, is the military and architectural marvel. 473 steps cut into the hill leads up to the fort and the temple
Srirangam
A temple town close by, is Trichy's main attraction. The 13th century temple complex with its 21 Gopu Rams is set on an island in the river Cavery. Dedicated to the Lord Ranganathaswami, the temple is noted for its beautiful sculpture
Grand Anicut (Kallanai)
An ancient dam built across the Cavery by Karikala Chola in 2nd AD was later strengthened from time to time.
Viralimali
A temple dedicated to Lord Subramanya is situated on a hillock. There is also a peacock sanctuary here.
Sittannavasal
This is the site of an ancient Jain monastery with fine fresco paintings in a cave. It is also noted for its pre-historic burial grounds.
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