Tiruchirappalli Tourism
Excursions in Tiruchirappalli
Grand Anicut (Mallanai) (24 kms.): An irrigation dam built across the
Century AD. And strengthened by the Bristish.
Mukkombu (Upper Anicut) 1kms.): The River Kolidam branches off from the
cauvery here. This is another picnic spot with lush greenery and a park.
Vayaloor (8kms.): There is a Lord Muruga Temple here set amidst lush
green vegetation.
Samayapuram (20kms.): Known for its Goddess Mariamman.
Viralimalai (30kms.): The temple of Lord Subramanya situated on a hillock.
There is also a peacock sanctuary.
Sittannavasal (58kms.): is the site of an ancient Jain monastery with
fine fresco paintings in arock cave. It is also noted for its pre-historic burial
grounds.
Narthamalai (37kms.): The earliest structural stone temple, circular
in shape, built by the Mutharaiyars and a cave temple are sited here. Elakurichi:
is famous for the ancient church built by famous Catholic Missionary, Constantine
Joseph Beschi, popularly known as Veeramamunivar.
Puliancholai (72kms.): is a beautiful picnic spot in the Kolli Range.
Kodumblur (42kms.): Also known as Moovarkoil, only two exist now. These
temples were built by Boodhi Vikramakesari in the 10th Century AD. The Ardhanariswara,
Gangadaramurthi, etc., are masterpieces of art. Nearby is the Muchukundeswarar
temple of the early Vchola period.
Avudayar Kovil(94kms.): This ancient Athmanathaswamy temple here contains
graceful life-size sculptures and is noted for its zephyr (granite roof) work.
This temple was built in the 10th Century AD.
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