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.
BY 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.
BY RAIL: Trichy is an important junction on the Southern Railway and very well to all major cities of South India
BY 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.
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.