Tamil Nadu Tourism

Tiruchirappalli Tourism

Tiruchirappalli is situated on the banks of the River Kaveri. It is 320 kms. from Madras. This city was a Chola citadel during the Sangam Age. The Pandyas and Pallavas Held Sway over this region for short Periods. The Nayaks of Madurai built the town and the historic Rock Fort, which played a vital role in the Carnatic wars in the 18th Century. Today Tiruchirappalli is a blend of history and tradition-a pilgrim center as well as a thriving commercial city.

Places of Interest in Tiruchirappalli: Rock Fort, Tiruvanaikkaval, Srirangam. More

Excursions in Tiruchirappalli: Grand Anicut (Mallanai), Mukkombu, Vayaloor, Samayapuram, Viralimalai, Sittannavasal. More

Fairs & Festivals in Tiruchirappalli:
Mohini Alangaram, Vaikunta Ekadesi, Garuda Sevai, Flower Festival and Car Festival at Sriangam-December-January.
The float festival at Teppakkulam -March-April. Samayapuram Mariamman Temple Poochorithal festival -April.

General Info. :
Aea : 23.26sq kms.
Population : 711,120 (1991 census0
Altitude : 78 metres
Climate : Max Min Summer 37.10c 36.40c Winter 21.30c 20.60c
Rainfall : 83.5cms.
Season : Throughout the year
Clothing : Tropical
Languages : Tamil, English and Urdu

Tourist Office: No. 1, Williams Road, Cantonment, tel: 40136. Tourist Information Centre :Airport-7kms. Tourist Information Centre :Railway Junction.

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OTHER INFORMATION

Communication Poat, Tlegraph, STD, Telex, Fax etc. Courier Service Available. Telex: 0455, STD No. : 0431. Money Changers State Bank of India and other nationalized banks transact foreign exchange. Hotel Tamil Nadu and other apporoved hotels also handle foreign exchange. Medical Facilities

Hospoitals Facillities
Hospitals Government Headquarters Hospital, Tel: 24465. Railway Hospital, Golden Rock, Tel: 32547. Child Jesus Hospital, Cantonment, Tel: 40816 Dr. Joseph Eye Hospital, Melapudur, Tel:23622. Many private hospitals are also available. Chemists: Available.

IMPORTANT
Railway Enquiry
Bus Enquiry: DCTC
Collector's Office
Head Post Office
Airport,
HR & CE
Cantonment Police Station
Income tax

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