India /Tamil Nadu /Tiruchirappalli /Tiruchy
Tiruchirapalli is shortly referred as Trichy. Trichy is located on the Cauvery river banks. Trichy is the fourth biggest city of Tamil Nadu. The early Cholas sited Trichy as their citadel. Trichy gives an absolute combination of tradition and contemporary surroundings. There are several churches, colleges, missions, and temples dating back to 1700s. The town in Trichy was built by the Madurai Nayaks. Trichy is an eminent place as it has bestowed with impressive Tamil scholars who have contributed significantly for the Tamil literature. The festivals are celebrated with great pomp and grandeur. The holiness of this place can felt during each occasion. Trichy is a flourishing commercial hub of Tamil Nadu. The rock fort is the landmark of this magnificent holy city. Trichy is popular for artificial diamonds, glass bangles, handloom cloth, cigars and clay toys.
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Category : Pilgrim
Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours
Pincode: 621704
STD Code: 431
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Best Time to Visit: Nov – Mar
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Trichy is located on the Cauvery river banks. Trichy is the fourth biggest city of Tamil Nadu.Trichy is an industrial town with numerous industries flourishing such as BHEL, HAPP, OFT and Golden Rock Railway Work shop. It has spectacular monuments and temples making it a divine and pleasant place of visit.
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By Air : Trichy airport has regular flight services to Chennai and Bangalore. Chennai (330 km) and Bangalore (331) are two major airports nearest to Tiruchy. These airports are well connected with all airports in India and many cities abroad.
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By Bus : Tamil Nadu Road Transport Corporation buses connect Tiruchy with other major cities in the state. Regular bus services are available from Tiruchy to Madurai. It is well linked with other cities by private tourist buses as well. It is connected to Trivandrum, Kanyakumari, Madurai, Chennai and Bangalore. Tourist buses charges about Rs 3 – Rs 4 per km.
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Deluxe – Up to Rs. 1201 to Rs. 2500
Hotel Ashby ; 17-A, Rockins Road, Trichy Rockins Rd, Melapudur, Sangillyandapuram, Tiruchirappalli. ; Ph – 0431 246 0652
; Facilities – 24hours room service, parking facility, Doctor-on-call, laundry , telephone, TV, travel desk, 24hours H/C running water.
Luxury – Rs. 2501 and above
Hotel Grand Gardenia ; 22-25 Mannarpuram Junction,Trichy,TN,620020
; Ph – 0431 404 5000 ; Facilities – 24hours room service, parking facility, Doctor-on-call, laundry , telephone, TV, travel desk, 24hours H/C running water.
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- Raagam Garden Restaurant ; 1, MM Complex, Sundar Nagar 3rd Cross Street, Sundar Nagar, Trichy, Tamil Nadu 620021 ; M – 0431 245 8851 ; Food Serve : Indian
- Banana Leaf Restaurant ; Annamalai Nagar -Tiruchy, Annamalai Nagar, Uraiyoor Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu ; M – 095 00 924466 ; Food Serve : Indian
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Jallathiru Vizha ; Venue: Tiruchy ; Period : September-October ; Details: Jallathiru Vizha is a festival celebrated in September-October. They get clay figures of cows and calves made from the potter and worship God for nine days, chanting religious verses. On the tenth day, a procession is carried out. Women perform Kolatam dance and proceed towards river Cauvery and immerse the clay cow and calf in the river. Devotees share sweet Pongal (sweet dish) among each other.
Float Festival ; Venue: Tiruchy ; Period : March–April ; Details: Float Festival is yet another significant festival celebrated in March–April. This festival is celebrated at the Ranganatharswamy temple. During this festival, idols of deities are floated on rafts decorated with flowers and lamps.
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