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Tiruchi is a thriving commercial centre in Tamil nadu, situated on the banks
of the river Cauvery. The rock fort is a well known landmark of the city. It
is also famous for artificial diamonds, cigars, handloom cloth, glass
bangles and wooden and clay toys. (Trichy, Tiruchy, Thiruchi, Tiruchirapalli)
The most famous land mark of this bustling town is the Rockfort 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 reached by the
flight of steep steps cut into the rock and from its summit you get a
fantastic view of the town plus its other main landmark, Sri Ranganatha
Swami Temple ( Srirangam). Shrouded in a haze of coconut palms away to the
north, Sri Ranganatha Swami temple is one of the largest and most
interesting temple complexes in India, built on an island in the middle of
Cauvery river and covering a staggering 2.5 square kilometers. There is also
another huge temple complex near by the Jambukeshwara Temple.
Tiruchi : Tiruchi itself is an industrial town, where a number of
industries flourish. The important industries are BHEL, OFT, HAPP and Golden
Rock Railway Work Shop.
Karur (74 km) : Karur is a place where handloom industry is one of
the main occupations of the people. The bed linen and floor spreads are very
famous all over India.
Karaikudi (103 km) : Karaikudi and the neighbouring towns hold
excellent examples of Chettinadu architecture. The people of Chettinadu were
traders and financiers who valued high living and maintained old traditions.
They built sprawling houses which today stand testimony to their taste and
love for beautiful things.
Kumbakonam (92 km) : Kumbakonam is well known for its brassware.
Pugalur (87 km) : Pugalur is the paper-town, housing the Tamilnadu Newsprint
and Papers Limited, a major paper - manufacturing company of south India.
How to reach
Trichy by Air:
Trichy has an airport of its own. Major public and private domestic airlines
operate regular flights to Trichy from different parts of the country.
Trivandrum and Chennai are linked directly to the city by air. Some
international airlines also link Trichy to countries like Sri Lanka, Kuwait.
How to Reach Trichy by Road:
Trichy is located at convenient distance from significant cities in south
India. An extensive road network connects the town with Bangalore(345kms),
Madurai (142kms), Chennai (320kms), Ooty (302kms).
How to Reach Trichy by Rail:
The Railway Stations in Trichy lies on in between Chennai and Madurai. Both
these stations are in turn connected to the rest of the country by several
important trains.
What to see
Rock Fort
Srirangam
Thiruvanaikkaval
Samayapuram
St.John's Church
St.Lourdls Church
Natharvalli Dargah
Museum
Sittannavasal
Puliancholai
Pachamalai
When to go
Famous for its harsh summers and mild winters, Thiruchirappalli or, Trichy
as it is called has temperatures that range from 37.10 °c to 26.4 °c in
summers to 31.30° c to 20.60 °c in winters. Thus, the best time to visit the
region would be the months of November to march when the weather remains
pleasantly cool and conducive to the diascovert of the natural beauty of
Trichy.
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