Trichy Tourist Attraction and Top five getaways around Trichy

Trichy, also known as Thiruchirrapalli is in Tamil Nadu and very close to the river Kaveri. This little town was ruled by the Cholas in the 3rd Century. Apart from the Cholas, it was also ruled by Pandya, Pallavas, Nayaks and the Vijanagar Empire. The most prominent landmark of Trichy is the Rock Fort, the Ranganathan Swamy Temple in Srirangam. Trichy is also of relevance in the educational sector because it has a lot of educational institutes like the Indian Institute of Management, Indian Institute of Informational Technology and many other industrial sites like the BHEL, OFB Trichy and the Golden Rock railway workshop.

How to reach

Trichy can is reached by rail, road and air from all the major metros in India. Bangalore to Trichy flights can be easily accessed as per one’s convenience. Trichy though a small town also has an International Airport.

Where to stay

Though not abundantly available like any metro, there are three-star hotels, budget hotels, Bed and Breakfast accommodations, paying guests and many more. Depending on what a tourist needs to explore, it’s better to decide on a location and freeze on a stay facility nearby.

Top five getaways around Trichy

1. Sriranganathaswamy Temple is the largest Vaishnava's temple in South India. It attracts a few million devotees round the year. It’s sprawling premise houses several temples and architectural delights. The temple opens the door as early as 5.30 in the morning and attracts pilgrim waiting even before that.

2. Rockfort Temple is undoubtedly one of the best places in Trichy. This temple is positioned atop a hill, and the temple is cut from the rocks, thus one needs to climb the stairs barefoot to experience the feeling and climb atop to an incredible view of the cityscape of small colourful houses and temples with greenery strewn all over.

3. Jambukeshwarar Temple is a quiet and a serene temple as compared to many temples. The best part of the temple being a steady flow of stream water underlying the Shiva linga. The architecture of the Temple is breathtakingly beautiful and has been restored intact.

4. Ayappan temple will keep you wondering about the extremely well-maintained temple premises and well-manicured gardens. People from all religion are welcome to enter this temple and offer their prayers.

5. St. Lourdes church has been constructed in 1840 AD and is like a rare sight amongst the entire temple in this city. The church has been designed with excellent architectural intelligence; the neo-gothic spires catch immediate attention.

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Conclusion

The skyline of Trichy is lining with Temples, Educational Institutes, Industrial sites and, of course, a river. A few days in Trichy will for sure take you on a sojourn to the border and beyond. Last but not the least is the typical Chettinad food that is consumed by the localities there on a regular basis. Food eaten out would be fresh and tasty.

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