Best Places to Visit in Tiruchirappalli – Temples, Forts & Cultural Landmarks

1. Rockfort Temple

Rockfort Temple is one of the best visiting places in Tiruchirappalli. The temple lies only 5 kms away from Trichy Railway Station. It is an ancient fort and its architecture is large rock. The Rockfort is three of the most famous Hindi temples within its premises, namely the Thayumanavar Temple, the Manikka Vinayakar Temple and the Ucchi Pillaiyar Temple. This temple’s fascinating architecture is one of the oldest buildings in Tamil Nadu and a prerequisite for a visit.

• Location: Tiruchirapalli Rock Fort, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu 620020

• Timings: 6 AM to 8 PM

2. Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple

Located in Srirangam Town, located in Trichy, Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple is one of the other Trichy famous places to visit. The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and some of the biggest Hindu temples of the country. Its architecture is Dravidian style and one must visit it if he is a Nirvana seeker or a photo fanatic. The royal temple tower and a hall that has near 1,000 decorated pillars are at the temple as well and one of the best things to do in Trichy is learn about same by following a guided tour.

• Location: Srirangam, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu 620006

• Timings: 6:00 AM to 7:15 A.M. (Viswaroopa seva), 9.00 A.M. to 12.00 P.M,1.15 P.m. to 6.00 P.M and 6:45 P.M to 9:00 p.m.

3. Jambukeshwar Temple

Jambukeshwar Temple also known as Thiruvanaikoil Temple happens to be one of the holiest destinations one can see in Trichy. It is just one of the five huge temples of Lord Shiva in Tamil Nadu. The temples were constructed by Chola of around 2AD during the Drvaidian style of construction. It is one of the MUST visit temples for any devotee who comes to this place just for religious belief of that place or simply curious to know about the culture of Tamil Nadu.

• Location: Thiruvanaikkaval, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu 620005, India

• Timings: am 5:30 to pm 1:00 and pm 3 to 8:30 pm

4. Kallanai Dam

Kallanai Dam is one of the city’s attractive places. It was a construct by Chola dynasty rulers and it is almost 2000 years old. The dam is not only still in use but is situated in a scenic area in a scenic land. This dam is an ideal picnic spot for people keen to spend some merry time with their closest people. It is a great place for history and photo buffs as well.

• Location: Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu 621003, India

• Timings: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

5. Puliyancholai Waterfalls

Another famous picnic destination in Trichy is Puliyancholai Waterfalls,which is situated at the foothills of kollimalai. This gorgeous falls is attractive following a large number of tourists who come attracted by the serene environment. It is a merely a peaceful corner of the city, real peaceful and tranquility, for engine and known for its smiling land. There is something to do on the hill top including the restaurants, resorts and fall buses to this fall from Thuraiyur main bus stand.

• Location: Semmedu-Kolli Hill Forest; Namakkal, Tamil Nadu 637411, India

• Timings: Open any time (It’s advisable to come before dark)

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