Tiruchirapalli is an ancient city in Tamil Nady since the times of the Chola kingdom. Today’s Trichy is a well-developed city with modern transportation system as well as lifestyle. The city is bestowed with some of the best-known historical and religious sites. Apart from hosting place for historical landmarks, the city also attracts a number of students from different parts of the country. There are a handful of renowned institutions for higher education such as the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), National Institute of Technology (NIT) and Anna University of Technology.
Best Time to Visit
Trichy’s climate is tropical. Best time to visit the city is from October to February as winters here are moderate.
Places to Visit
If you are fond of majestic architecture and religious places, then Trichy is an ideal place for you. The most important religious shrines in the city include
Ranganathaswamy Temple in Srirangam, Ucchi Pillayar Temple, Our Lady of Lourdes Church and
Jambukeshwara Temple. Ranganathaswamy temple, dedicated to the Lord Vishnu (the creator), is the largest temple in India and consists of beautifully carved colourful pillars. Nearby to this temple, Rock Fort Temple or Ucchi Pillayar is dedicated to the Hindu lord Ganesha and gives you stunning views of the entire city spreading wide. Art Museum, Railway Museum, Anna Science Centre Planetarium and St John's Church are other places to visit. Chinna Kadai Street, Thillainagar and Manghalam Towers are good shopping places to buy stuff from jewellery to apparels. Book
hotels in Tiruchirapalli nearby to your favourite location from Goibibo.
Hotels and Restaurants
From traditional South-Indian to continental, every type of cuisine is available in the city. Some of the common dishes you can try include Idli, Dosa, Sambhar, Upma, Paniyaram and Kesari (dessert). Popular restaurants in the city are Sangeetha, Khurunji, Hotel Vignesh, Vasanta Bhavan, Kannappa, Golden Palm, Meridien and Madras Restaurant.
Tiruchirapalli offers all kind of accommodation options for stay. Right from
Budget Hotels in Tiruchirapalli to Luxury Hotels in Tiruchirapalli /
Resorts in Tiruchirapalli, from
3 star Tiruchirapalli hotels to
service apartments, one can find multiple options as per their need and pocket. Goibibo being the leading travel website has largest collection of hotels on its platform. One can easily find various collection of hotels as well on Goibibo, like
couple friendly hotels in Tiruchirapalli to
hotels preferred by Business travellers in Tiruchirapalli, similarly
hotels preferred by students and also the ones
preferred by women. Popular locations in Tiruchirapalli for stay are
near Tiruchirapalli Airport,
Thiruvanaikoil, Trichy Main Road,
Cantonment and
Tanjore Road. It is very easy and convenient to compare and
book hotels online on Goibibo.
Transportation
Tiruchirappalli International Airport (TRZ) is a significant airport in the city and one of the easiest options to reach the city from parts of India and foreign countries. The airport is well-connected to many cities of Middle -East and Southeast Asia. International cities such as Singapore, Dubai, Kuala Lumpur and Sri Lanka, and domestic cities such as Chennai,
Bengaluru and Hyderabad are connected to Trichy with frequent non-stop flights and the rest with connecting flights. Popular air carriers servicing this airport include IndiGo, AirAsia,
AirAsia, Air India,
Alliance Air,
Air-India Express,
SriLankan Airlines and
Scoot Airlines.
Cheap flight tickets from here to other popular cities can be booked online via various websites. Also, flight status & other details related to flight booking &
air tickets can be easily accessed on these websites. So for cheapest air tickets, it is recommended to book flights online.
Trichy is appreciated for its well-developed transportation system. Trichy has direct road and rail connections to Chennai.
Trichy Railway Junction is a large railway station in the city that has connectivity to several parts of India. Numerous highways pass through the city making it easier for tourists to reach via buses and private transport. State-run buses and private buses such as
KPN Travels and
SRS Travels provide 24-hour service to and from Trichy. For getting around the city, both private and state-run TNSTC buses, auto-rickshaws and taxis are available.
