Best Travel to Trichy
Tiruchirapalli, or Trichy, is located on the banks of the Cauvery, the holiest river in south India. A travel to this city is an absolute must for those who have interest in history and architecture. The place presents a seamless blend of modernity and tradition.
320 km from Chennai and 150 km from Madurai, Trichy was built around a rock fort
by the Nayaks of Madurai, feudatories of the Vijaynagar kings. It was also the scene of the Carnatic wars fought in the 18th century between the French and the British for supremacy in India.
Today the city has emerged as a flourishing commercial center in Tamil Nadu and is known to world as a manufacturing place for artificial diamonds, cigars, handloom cloth, glass bangles and wooden and clay toys. A Tiruchirapalli pilgrimage travel is always high on agenda for the Hindus. Undertake a journey to one of top travel destinations in India with Best Indian Travel.
Places of interest
Rock Fort Temple
This temple crowns a gigantic piece of rock, soaring 83 meters upwards, from the encircling plains. A steep flight of 437 steps cut into the rock will lead you to this. The Sri Thayumanaswamy Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is halfway up. The temple houses a 100-pillared hall, and a Vimana, covered with gold. There are many rock-cut cave temples on the southern face of the rock, dating back to the Pallava period are several beautifully carved, rock-cut cave temples, of the Pallava period. Built by the Nayaks, who were the founders of the city, it was one of the main centers, around which, the Carnatic wars between the English and French for supremacy in India were fought in the 18th century.
Srirangam (Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple)
The place is famous for the Ranganatha Temple at Srirangam, 6 km away. This temple is among the most venerated temples to Lord Vishnu in South India, and probably, the biggest temple complex in India. Enclosed by seven rectangular walled courtyards, this 13th century temple has 21 gopurams. The town and the temple are set on a 250-hectare island in the Cauvery, connected to the mainland by a bridge. The temple dedicated to Vishnu is very well preserved, with exceptional carvings, and numerous other shrines dedicated to various gods.
The Jambukeshwara Temple
The temple at Tiruvanaikkaval is dedicated to Shiva, and has five concentric walls, and seven gopurams. According to legend an elephant once worshipped Shiva under the divine Jambu tree, hence the name Jambukeshwara. The chief deity is the Shiva lingam, which remains almost submerged in water flowing from the subterranean spring.
Vayaloor
Situated on the outskirts of Tiruchirapalli, Vayaloor is home to a small Lord Muruga temple, set amidst the lush green surroundings.
St. John's Church
Built in 1812, this Church has superb setting and wonderful architecture. Its louvered doors, when opened, turn the church into an airy pavilion.
Apart from these, there are some places around Trichy, which deserve our visit. They are Grand Anicut, an ancient dam built by Karikala Chola across the river Cauvery in 2 AD, Samayapuram, noted for its temple to goddess Mariamman and Mukkombu.
Trichy : How to get there
By Air: Tiruchirapalli is well connected to Chennai, Madurai, Bangalore and Colombo. The airport is 07 kms from the city center.
By Rail: Tiruchirapalli is an important junction on the Southern Railway. It connects Chennai, Thanjur, Chidambaram, and Madurai.
By Road: Tiruchirapalli is well connected by road to Madurai, Chennai, Pondicherry and Thanjavur.
