Giant rock-hewn temples that dot over the townscape are the main tourist attractions in Trichy. During the rule of the Cholas, the Pallavas and the Pandyas, the art of hewing the rocks attained an enviable glory.
The testimony of amazing perfection lies in the elaborate carvings in the tourist attractions in Trichy. The way they have had chiseled out myths and legends on the lifeless rocks would enthrall you thoroughly as you visit the tourist attractions in Trichy.
Travel.mapsofindia.com outlines some key tourist attractions in Trichy:
Ranganathaswamy Temple: A little away from Trichy, this is one of the biggest tourist attractions in Trichy. Sprawling over a huge 600acres, it is arguably the largest temple in India. The Pandyas, the Cholas and the Hoysalas laid their hands in construction of this temple between the 14th and the 17th centuries.
Sri Jambukeswara Temple: The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Parvati his consort. The temple boasts of an outstanding architecture and enshrines a half-immersed lingam.
Rock Fort Temple: The impressive temple is built upon an 83meters high rocky outcrop. A long and steep series of steps lead to the temple. The Pallavas first laid their hands in construction of the temple and later the Nayakas made the fortifications.
Viralimalai Sanctuary: Only 30kms away from Trichy, the sanctuary is located centring round the Murugan temple. A considerable population of wild peacocks roams in the sanctuary is one of the important tourist attractions in Trichy.
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