A treasure trove of ancient Dravidian temples, Tiruchirappalli is also known as Trichy, is one of the largest cities in Tamil Nadu. Commonly known as Trichy, it lies 320 kilometres away from the state capital of Chennai. Located on the banks of Cauvery River, this city is an effortless blend of old and new.
The oldest living city of Tamil Nadu, Tiruchirappalli has a history dating back to the 3rd century BC. The historic site of Rockfort is the main highlight of this region. Packed with cave temples, it is the most beautiful example of temple architecture.
Besides heritage tourism, Tiruchirappalli is an important educational hub that houses national level institutes. Vaikunta Ekadasi held in December is the most famous festival of this city. This auspicious celebration takes place in Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, one of the largest temples in the world.
For those who are looking for a shopping spree, Trichy has many local and upbeat markets where you can get almost everything. Textiles, cheap diamonds, and cigars are the best buys at these markets. An architectural delight, Tiruchirappalli must be on the bucket list of visitors interested in a historic encounter.