Trichy or Tiruchirappalli as it is called is located on the banks of the Cauvery river and is the fourth largest city in Tamil Nadu. A wonderful mix of history and modernity, Trichy was once ruled by the Cholas and later by the Pallavas. Trichy was under the Mughals for some time and later the Vijaynagar rulers captured it. It remained under the Vijaynagar Empire till 1736 before Muslims took it. Later, the British took Triuchirappalli under their control till the independence.

Trichy is well connected with air, rail and road transport with other parts of the country. Trichy has an airport from where you can catch flights to other major cities in India. Trichy is also well connected with rail network with other parts of India.

Trichy has a number of tourist destinations. The prominent among them is the 83 metre high Rock Fort that is built on the oldest rock of the world that is believed to be 3,800 years old. The fort looks stunningly beautiful and is silent sentinel of the past. Though there is not much remains to see in the fort but the Rock Fort Temple located on the summit of the fort is what takes many to this fort. The Rock Fort Temple complex houses three temples, the Manikka Vinayakar temple, Uchhi Pillayar Koyil and the Taayumaanavar Koyil. The Uchhi Pillayar Koyil temple is the rock cut temple and can be approached by a flight of the steps. The fort has inscriptions that were written as far back as 3rd century BC. The Rock Fort top offers a panoramic view of the town below.

Just seven kilometres from Trichy is Srirangam Island, an important pilgrim center. The Srirangam Island is surround by Cauveri river on one side and its tributary Kollidam on the other. The island is enclosed by the wall of the Sriranganathawami Temple that dates back to 14th to 17th century. Many rulers from Cheras, Pandyas, Cholas and Hoysalas constructed the temple.

Thiruvanaikkaval is one of the most revered temples of Shiva in Trichy. The temple signifies the five elements of wind, water, fire, earth and space. The water element at the temple is represented by a natural spring in the sanctum. Samayapuram Mariamman just 20 kilometres north of Trichy is another important temple around Trichy. The temple is dedicated to Maariamman. A number of devotees throng the temple every day.

For a change one can also visit Viralimalai Sanctuary that is situated about 30 kilometres from Trichy. The sanctuary is famous for the Murugan temple and Peacock sanctuary, as the area has a number of peacocks. You can see them roaming around the Murugan temple. There other popular destinations in and around Trichy that include Sittanavasal, Government Museum and Kudumianmalai. You can also visit a number of churches that include St. John's Church, Elakurichi and Avur. Come and tour the various ancient wonders that are scattered around Trichy with Vacations India.