Tiruchirappalli
Also known as Trichy, Tiruchirappalli is known to be one of the fastest-growing cities in Tamil Nadu. This is a unique city that features marvellous temples and churches. This city is also the fourth most popular city of Tamil Nadu. The beautiful Kaveri River flows through this city. Historically, this city played a major role during Carnatic wars.
Things to do in Tiruchirappalli
There are several things to do in Tiruchirappalli. While visiting this city, travellers should definitely visit the Rockfort Ganpathi Temple that has a unique building style and comprises a large rock, which is believed to be the oldest rock of the world. Adventure-seekers can visit Agaya Gangai Waterfalls that can be reached by trekking for close to 1000 steps and is located amidst Koli Hills in the Eastern Ghats. Travellers who like to witness beautiful architecture can visit the ancient St. Joseph’s Church, built in 1792.
Tourist attractions in Tiruchirappalli
Tiruchirappalli has a number of popular tourist attractions. The Ranga Nathaswamy Temple is an ancient temple, which was built in the Dravidian style of architecture and was dedicated to Lord Ranganatha, who is the reclining form of Lord Vishnu. The Kallanai Dam is an ancient dam, which is also known as Grand Anicut and was built during the 2nd century by a Chola king Karikalan. The Puliyancholai Waterfalls is a mesmerising tourist spot that offers immense peace to its visitors.
Places to shop in Tiruchirappalli
There are several places to shop in Tiruchirappalli. The Chinna Kadai Street features some of the best shops in Tiruchirappalli. Tourists can shop for artefacts from Chinnar Bazaar. People who like flowers can visit Flower Bazaar. Some other popular places to shop are Thillainagar and Gandhi Market.
Best time to visit Tiruchirappalli
The best time to visit Tiruchirappalli is during the winter season.
Modes of transport
The common modes of transport in Tiruchirappalli are taxis, buses and auto-rickshaws. Tourists can also choose paddle-rickshaws to travel short distances.
Weather in Tiruchirappalli
The weather in Tiruchirappalli during the summer season remains extremely hot. During the monsoon season, the weather remains hot and the humidity level also increases. The weather gets cool and pleasant during the winter season.
Airport in Tiruchirappalli
All flights of Tiruchirappalli operate from Tiruchirappalli International Airport (IATA: TRZ). For more details, log on to IndiGo’s official website goIndiGo.in.