Tour to Trichy

Situated on the banks of the River Cauvery, Trichy or Thiruchirappalli as it is officially known is the fourth largest city of Tamil Nadu. The city was named after a fight that Lord Shiva had with a three-headed demon called Trisiras. Today Thiruchirappalli is one of the most important influences in the economy and tourism of Tamil Nadu today. A city that is a perfect example of the amalgamation of tradition and modernity, Trichy charms all her guests with her rich cultural heritage. Thus, a tour to Thiruchirappalli (Trichy) is a definite must while planning a trip to Tamil Nadu.

The major attractions to visit during a tour to Thiruchirappalli (Trichy) are:

• The Rock Fort Temple: Comprising of three temples, the Manikka Vinayakar temple at the foot of the hill, the Uchhi Pillayar Koyil at the top of the hill and the Taayumaanavar Koyil (Shivastalam) on the hill, this is one of the most important tourist destinations of Trichy.

• Viralimalai: Situated just around 30 km away from the main city of Trichy, this is a small village, which is home to a Murugan Temple as well as a peacock sanctuary.

• Sittanavasal: This is the site of a famous Jain sanctuary that is located 58 km away from Trichy. The sanctuary also attracts many tourists due to its cave frescos.

• Sri Ranganathaswami temple at Srirangam: Home of the sacred Lord, Sri Ranganatha, the reclining form of Lord Vishnu; this is one of the most revered temples of Trichy, located about 7 km from the main city.

• Tiruvanaikkaval or Jambukeswara Temple: Located just 2 km east of Srirangam, this beautiful locale is home to one of the most sacred Shiva Temples in Trichy.

• By air: The Trichy airport is located 5 km away from the main periphery of the city and connects the city with a number of international as well as domestic cities like Chennai, Sharjah, Kuwait and Colombo with Trichy.

• By rail: Trichy has an efficient network of railways which connect it to a number of cities like Chennai, Thanjavur, Chidambaram, Madurai, Tirupathi, Tuticorin, Tenkasi, Quilon and Rameswaram Bangalore, Coimbatore, Mysore, Kochi, Kanyakumari and Mangalore through the meter gauge.

• By road: A number of important highways connect Trichy with several of her neighboring cities.

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