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Liatris1 Says: A Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Ranganatha, a reclining form of Lord Vishnu.
Rock Fort Temple/ Ucchi Pillayar koil
Liatris1 Says: The 83 meter high Rock Fort Temple is actually 2 temples. One for Shiva in the lower parts, and one for Ganesh at the top.Stunning view of the city.
Willettsworld Says: Built in 1812 and dedicated in 1816, this is a lovely Anglican Church set in a leafy area near the train station. The speciality of the church is its louvered doors which, upon opening, turns the church interior into an airy pavilion.
Willettsworld Says: This is another very large temple complex in Srirangam, about 2km east of the main Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple. It was first built by Kocengannan (Kochenga Chola), one of the Early Cholas, around 1,800 years ago but the present complex dates from the 10th century. The temple...
Willettsworld Says: This is the bathing and ritualistic place for Hindu's on the River Cauvery and is about 600 metres south of the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Srirangam.
Willettsworld Says: The Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple is located in Srirangam, about 6km north of the city. It is among the most revered shrines dedicated to Lord Ranganatha, a reclining form of Lord Vishnu, in South India, and is the largest active Hindu temple complex in the world. The temple is...
Willettsworld Says: Tomb of revered Muslim saint Hazrath Thable Alam Badusha.
Willettsworld Says: St Joseph's College Museum is located on the premises of St Joseph College, just to the west of the Rock Fort and close to the Lourdes Church. It houses exhibits relating to biology, archaeology, arts and crafts and natural history.Open: 10am-12pm & 2-4pm.
Willettsworld Says: This small cave temple is located on the way down from the Rock Fort Temple.
Willettsworld Says: Built in 1896 in the Gothic architectural style, this large church, located at a busy junction near the Rock Fort Temple within the St Joseph’s College complex, is a replica of the world famous Basilica of Lourdes, situated in southern France. The interior is lovely with...
Views from the Rock Fort Temple
Willettsworld Says: These are the views from the top of the 83-metre high Rock Fort Temple that offers a chance to see virtually the whole city and even the gopurams (towers) of the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Srirangam, 3km away.
Willettsworld Says: The most famous landmark of Trichy is the Rock Fort Temple which is perched on a huge 83m-high rocky outcrop. The smooth crop was first hewn by the Pallavas but it was the Nayaks of Madurai who later built the temple. The temple is a combination of two famous 7th century...
Willettsworld Says: Teppakulam is an artificial tank located at the foot of the Rock Fort Temple and is surrounded by colourful stalls and a flower market. The float festival is conducted here and in the middle of the tank there is a picturesque shrine. To the south-east of the tank is a house...
schuurton Says: North of town is this huge temple complex.
Hotel Mathura: Opposite noisy bus station
Willettsworld Says: This place is located right opposite the bus station, a few hundred metres from the train station, so it's very noisy which means that you'll need earplugs (which you should pack for India anyway!). My non a/c room, which cost Rs435, was a bit tired and dated though clean...
Willettsworld Says: The main train station is called Tiruchirapalli Junction and the area to the west of it is known as Cantonment which is where you'll find a few hotels and restaurants plus the main city bus station. For information and train times, visit the website below:
Willettsworld Says: In order to visit a few of the sights in Srirangam, I found a place on the southern road leading to the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple that hired bicycles. I hired one for a couple of hours for just Rs3 and cycled from the temple towards the river in order to visit the...
Willettsworld Says: The entrance to the Rock Fort Temple is quite easy to miss, which is what I did. Basically you need to look out for a small gopuram (blue temple tower with colourful stucco figures all over it). They'll then be a series of red and white steps that take you up to the summit...
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North of town is this huge temple complex.
Q: my family will be in trichy soon. we intend to get a taxi for the following... 1. pickup from airport 1st oct morning 2. visit...
A: Hi In case you dont get any reliable source of taxi from some one than I suggest the following Search for taxi hiring on google for Trichy and contact more than one...
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Tiruchirappalli, more commonly known as Trichy, is the fourth largest city in Tamil Nadu and is located on the south bank of the Cauvery River with Srirangam, on an island, on the north bank. The most...
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Trichy is known for the magnificent temples. What stood out (literally) was the Rock Fort Temple.
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I've got some interesting experiences in Tiruchchirappalli. I'd love to share with you the 1 tip I've written, the 4 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created.
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ROCKFORT TEMPLE- can anything beat this
Now i have seen many temples in my life but this is truely beyond all those. the entire temple is inside a stone mountain. meaning imagine a 83meter high stone mountain single structure hollow inside...
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