Places To Visit In Tiruchirappalli Sightseeing

Rockfort Temple refers to an ancient fort and the temple which is situated in the fort’s highest reaches. Rockfort played a major part in the Carnatic wars that was a major battle that helped establish the British Rule in India. The fort also has the famous Ucchi Pillayar Temple which was built in the 7th century and stands 83 meters high atop a rock in the fort complex.

Sri Ranganathaswamy temple was built between the 6th and the 9th centuries by the Azhwar Saints. The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is the 1st of the 108 Divya Desams or Vishnu Temples in the world. The temple complex is spread across 156 acres and is built in the Dravidian style of architecture.

Jambukeshwara Temple is one of the 5 major temples in Tamil Nadu which are dedicated to the Hindu deity Lord Shiva. The temple was built in Dravidian style of architecture by the Cholas in the 2nd century AD.

Erumbeeswarar Temple was built by the Chola atop an 18 meters tall hill. The temple is again built in a Dravidian style but is somehow a bit different than the other Dravidian temples. The Gopuram of the temple is not as tall as the other temples and has only two tiers.

The temple is dedicated to Lord Murugan and was built in the 9th century AD by the Cholas. The temple is one of the important ones from an archeological perspective as the walls have various inscriptions related to the Hindu religion.

Kallanai Dam is one of the major attractions in Tamil Nadu which was built nearly 2000 years ago. The Kallanai Dam was built by the Cholas in the 2nd century AD and is one of the oldest functioning water diversion structures in the world which are still in use.

Puliyancholai Falls are one of the most amazing picnic spot you can visit in the ancient town of Tiruchirappalli. The falls are a terrace waterfall located in a very serene and calm environment.