How to Reach
Air
Tiruchirappalli Airport is an International Airport. It also has a Cargo Terminal. The Tiruchirappalli International Airport is just 5 Kms from the city
Rail
Tiruchirappalli is an important railway junction in Tamil Nadu and is a separate division of the Southern Railway. Tiruchchirappalli Junction railway station TPJ
It is located in the heart of the City. From Trichy Junction we have direct Trains to majore cities like Chennai,Eranakulam,Bangalore,Mumbai,NewDelhi etc.,
Road
Trichy is well connected by roads through a combination of National Highways(NH), State Highways(SH) and Major District Roads(MDR)
Tiruchirappalli Tourist Places
Samayapuram
This is a very famous pilgrimage centre dedicated to the Goddess Mariamman. It is one among the abodes of Shakti in India. Panch Prakaram, Poochoriyal Vizha and Brahmotsavam are some of the festival that attracts many devotees. (Ph. 0431 – 2670460, 2670807)
Mukkombu (Upper Anaicut)
Mukkombu (Upper Anaicut) place located on the Tiruchi-Karur Road with a significance of bifurcation of Cauvery into two branches named River Cauvery and Kollidam. This is a beautiful picnic spot with lush green trees, meadows and parks.
(Ph: 0431 – 2614422)
St Lourde’s Church
The Church located near the Rock Fort Teppakulam based on the French architecture is the oldest one of its kind. Church of Our Lady of Lourdes is the replica of the Basillica of Lourdes, the world famous place of pilgrimage in South France.(Ph. 0431 – 4226300)
Natharsha Dargah
The Natharsha Dargah built 1000 years ago, was stood as a holy place for muslims. The festival of ‘urs’ is celebrated in this mosque every year with a great boom. Many devotees from various parts of Tamilnadu visit this mosque during the festival rituals.(Ph. 0431 – 2700401)
Jambukeswarar Temple
Jambukeswarar Temple Situated 2 km east of Srirangam, this beautiful Siva Temple steals the show from the larger Ranganathaswami Temple due to its excellent architectural design. The Temple is named after the elephant which is believed to have worshipped Lord Siva here and installed under an ancient Jambu tree. The Lingam is partially submerged by water and is meant-to represent Water, one of the five elements. (Ph: 0431 – 2230257).
Srirangam Temple
Srirangam is the foremost of the eight self-manifested shrines (Swayam Vyakata Kshetras ) of Lord Vishnu. Sri Renganatha Swamy temple, established in a 156 acre land, is a great vaishnavite temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It is also considered the first, foremost and the most important of the 108 main Vishnu temples. This temple is also known as Thiruvaranga Tirupati, Periyakoil, Bhoologa Vaikundam and Bhogamandabam. The enclosures are guarded by thick and huge rampart walls. There are 21 magnificent and huge towers. This temple lies on an islet formed by the twin rivers Cauvery and Coleroon. This temple underwent many changes during the rule of Cholas, Cheras, Pandiyas, Hoysalas, Vijayanagar kings and Nayak of Madurai. The temple is located 12 kms From Central Bus Stand and 5 kms from Chathiram Bus Stand. Trichy. Government and private bus services is available to reach Srirangam
RockFort Temple
The most famous land mark of Tiruchirappalli is Rockfort Temple. It is also called as Ucchi Pillaiyar Kovil. It is in the heart of the city. This is a275 ft. tall rock structure. It is reached by a step flight of 437 steps cut into the rock. Halfway up is the Sri Thayumanaswamy Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva. It has a 100 pillared hall, and a Vimana. There are inscription in these temple that date back to 3rd century B.C. From its summit tourists can get a fantastic view of the town plus its other main landmark, Srirangam, Cauvery River, Coleroon River, Thiruvanaikal Kovil, etc. The temple is located 5 kms from Central Bus Stand and 1 km from Chathiram Bus Stand. Trichy. Government and private bus services are available to reach Rockfort.
Tourist Information
Tourist Officer
Tourist Office,
101, Williams Road,
Cantonment,
Tiruchirappali – 620 001.
Phone.No. 0431 – 2460136
