Trichy Travel Guide
The historical city of Tiruchirappalli,
popularly known as Trichi, is situated on the banks of the Kaveri River (also
Cauvery) in the southern state of Tamil Nadu. Lying at a distance of 320 km
from Chennai (Madras) and 150 km from Madurai, this Chola Dynasty citadel,
known for its profound wisdom of the Sangam Age, still carries the age-old aura
about it. The present-day city, with a blend of glorious past and acclaimed
divinity through the famous Dravidian temples, stands as a commercial and
tourist hub of Tamil Nadu.
Travel Information
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AIR: The Tiruchirappalli Airport (TRZ) is located 5 km from the city and well
connected with all the major cities in India as well as Kuala Lumpur in
Malaysia & Colombo Sri Lanka.
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RAIL: Trichy is an important junction on the Southern Railway and very well to
all major cities of South India
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ROAD: Trichy is also well connected by road with important places in South
India. For local transport, there is a regular city bus service to all the
places of tourist interest from Central Bus Station and Chinthamani Bus
Station. Tourist taxis, auto-rickshaws, and cycle rickshaws are also available.
Trichy
enjoys a moderate climate. The maximum temperature during summer is
approximately 37°C, while during winter it dips to a low of 20°C. Therefore,
the best time to visit Trichy is from October to March.
An Insight into Trichy tourism
Trichy is a
mid sized, fast emerging city in Tamil Nadu, state of India. It is a
refreshing change from cities that are either completely religious and some
that are nothing but concrete jungles. Trichy is one of those places that you
can explore in a weekend and will hold secrets even after several years.
Equipped
with its own airport and railway station, Trichy enthralls you with not only
the number of temples and churches it offer, but also by the amazing uniqueness
that each of these places bring with them.
