The
most famous land mark of this bustling town is the Rock fort Temple, a
spectacular monument perched on a massive rocky out crop which rises
abruptly from the plain to tower over the old city. It is 325 km south west
of Madras. Tiruchirappalli was the heart of Tamil Nadu, situated at the head
of the Kaveri delta. The Pallavas, Pandyas and Cholas chose this city for
their feudal wars. The city is known for its temple architecture.
Connectivity !
» Air link : The Tiruchirappalli airport is located 5 km from
the city. Indian Airlines connects Trichi with Chennai, Sharjah, Kuwait, and
Colombo.
» Rail link : Trichi is an important junction on the Southern
Railway. It is connected to Chennai, Thanjavur, Madurai, Tirupati,
Tuticorin, and Rameshwaram on the meter gauge and Bangalore, Coimbatore,
Mysore, Kochi, Kanyakumari, and Mangalore on the broad gauge.
» Road link : Trichi is also well connected by road with
important places in South India. For local transport, there are regular city
bus service to all the places of tourist interest from Central Bus Station
and Chinthamani Bus Station. Tourist taxis, auto-rickshaws, and cycle
rickshaws are also available.
Amazing history !
Woraiyur , a part of present day Tiruchirappalli, was the capital city of
Cholas from 300 B.C. onwards. This is supported by archaeological evidences
and ancient literatures. There are also literary sources which tell that
Woraiyur continued to be under the control of Cholas even during the days of
Kalabhra interregnum (A.D. 300 - 575).
Discover these !
» The Rock Fort
It
is 272ft above the city on the banks of the river Cauvery. The rock cut into
437 steps, leads to the temple. The temple is dedicated to Lord Vinayaka
(the mythical half-man, half-bird Garuda who is Vishnu's Vehicle, famous in
the Epic Mahabharata). Along the way to temple there are landings and
shrines.
» The Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple
This temple is at Sri Rangam Island, in the middle of the Cauvery river.
This temple was built by various dynasties including the cheras,
Pandyas,Cholas, Hoysalas and the Vijayanagar Empire between 13th and 18th
centuries.
» Sri Jambukeswara Temple
This temple is situated about 2.5 km east of the Sri Ranganathaswamy
temple. It has an interior with a large central court, an excellent example
of the Dravidian architecture of A D 1600. The rampant dragons, elaborate
foliated brackets and royal Nayak portraits are incorporated to its
courtyards pillars.
» Thiruvanaikkaval
It is the another shrine to Shiva, 6 Km east of Srirangam, named for a
legendary elephant that worshipped the linga. It has five walls and seven
gopurams with a finest Dravidian architecture work.
» Woraiyur : A part from its historical importance of having
been the capital of the Chola dynasty, Woraiyur in Trichy is also famous for
its handmade cigars and handloom sarees. The handmade cigars of Woraiyur
were said to be famous overseas, so much so that even Winston Churchill is
said to have relished them though he remained loyal to the Cuban cigars.
Around Tiruchirapalli
»
Samayapuram Mariamma
Samayapuram, lying at a distance of 11 km from Trichy in Lalgudi taluk, is
famous for the shrine of Goddess Mariamman. It has a rich legendary and
historical background.
» Kailasamundaiyar Temple
It is located amidst lush green paddyfields and sylvan surrounding on the
northern banks of the Uyyakondan channel in a sleepy hamlet named
Cholamadevi near Thiruverumbur, 12 km away from Trichy City. For a trained
eye, the history of this dilapidated temple wouldn't go unnoticed.
Unpack here !
There are excellent accommodation facilities in and around Tiruchirapalli.
You can unpack your treasure here...
Tiruchirappalli
