About Tiruchirappalli
Tiruchirappalli, earlier known as Trichy, is a famous temple town in the state of Tamil Nadu. Located close to the banks of the river Cauvery, Trichy has many spectacular ancient temples carved out of stones. The famous Rock fort temple draws visitors for its architectural style, magnanimous size, aesthetics and heritage value.
Tourist attractions in Tiruchirappalli
Tiruchirappalli is an ancient city with great historical value. The city has many ancient temples attracting tourists round the year, including Thayumanavar, Ucchi Pillayar, Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, and Manikka Vinayakar. The historical monuments and revered old places are of immense interest to history buffs keen on learning about how ancient civilization flourished in India.
Things to do in Tiruchirappalli
Tiruchirappalli's main attractions are its magnificent temples. A person stands in awe, admiring the beautifully crafted architecture of temples including Erumbeeswarar Temple, Thayumanavar Ucchi Pillayar, Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Manikka Vinayakar, and Rockfort Temple. Another place of imminence is the 2000 years old Kallani dam on the river Kallani. Puliyancholai falls on the foothills of Kolli Hills is a scenic beauty and a must-visit place for tourists. Besides temples and other historical monuments, a traveler can shop at different shopping centers like Chinnar bazaar, Chinna Kadai Street, and more.
Airport in Tiruchirappalli
Tiruchirappalli International Airport or Trichy International Airport is the main airport with two terminals handling domestic and international flights. It is the second-largest airport in Tamil Nadu and the 10th busiest airport in India. IndiGo operates many flights out of the Tiruchirappalli International Airport. To get more information on the number of flights operated by IndiGo, a traveler can visit IndiGo's official website or download IndiGo mobile app.
- Airport address: Trichy Airport Rd, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu 620007
- Airport IATA code: TRZ