One Day Trichy Sightseeing Tour By car

Itinerary for one Day Trichy Local Sigtseeing Tour Package

Trichy is a mid sized, fast emerging city in Tamil nadu. It is a refreshing change from cities that are either completely religious and some that are nothing but concrete jungles. Trichy is one of those places that you can explore in a weekend and will hold secrets even after several years.Equipped with its own airport and railway station, Trichy enthralls you with not only the number of temples and churches it offer, but also by the amazing uniqueness that each of these places bring with them. Trichy is one of those places that you can cover in a weekend and will still hold secrets even after several years.

DAY 1 PICKUP FROM TRICHY: Hotel / Railway station / Bus Station and proceed to Trichy Local Sightseeing places including:

SRI RANGANATHASWAMY TEMPLE: Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple is situated in Srirangam Town of Trichy. The temple is devoted to Lord Ranganatha, a reclining form of Lord Vishnu. The temple complex along with the surrounding area covers a total area of 156 acres.It has been constructed in Dravidian style of architecture The temple is the largest functional temple in the world. The outstanding architecture of the temple includes 21 surrounding ‘gopurams’ along with an ornate gateway, which is also the tallest ‘gopuram’ of India. There is also a royal temple tower in the place, which covers a base area of 32500 sq. ft and has a height of 196 ft.The temple also has a hall with nearly 1000 decorated pillars.

ROCKFORT GANPATHI TEMPLE: By far the most popular place in all of Trichy is the Rockfort Ganpathi Temple.After climbing 344 steps, the devotees reach the main temple area. The temple has two sub parts- the Thayumanaswamy, which is dedicated to Lord Shiva and the Pillayar, which is dedicated to Lord Ganesha. The origins of the temple are traced back to the 7th century. The Shiva temple contains the Lingam form of the Lord.

KALLANAI DAM: the Kallanai Dam is built across the flowing River Kaveri. It spans over 1079 feet and is over 66 feet wide! This ancient dam was originally constructed about 2000 years ago and it is the oldest functional water regulator structure in the entire country.It is still in an excellent condition and is often frequented by locals for picnics. One finds true peace here, watching the sunset and the overall spectacular view. Various new developments, especially like a park, have also been made for kids.

VEKKALI AMMAN TEMPLE: Vekkali Amman Temple is dedicated to Goddess Vekkali who is considered as an avatar of Goddess Durga. The temple is located in the village of Woraiyur in Tiruchirapalli in the South-Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The Goddess is believed to be an epitome of immense strength, willpower, peace and harmony. As one walks into the temple, they will feel the divine vibe of Vekkali Amman.

SAMAYAPURAM AMMAN TEMPLE: Mariamman is also believed to bring health and prosperity to its devotees. A strong belief is that this deity cures small pox as well as chicken pox. This temple has individual shrines for processional images of Mariamman and moolavar.The place is especially known for the annual festival of Thai Poosam, which is celebrated with a lot of fanfare. The idol of the goddess is made up of sand and clay, and there for, the main idol is not subject to abhishekams (sacred washing), which is done at almost all other Hindu temples. Instead the “abishekam” is done to the small stone statue in front of the idol, as a mark of respect.

MAKKOMBU DAM: In addition to beautiful temples, Trichy also has something for your children. Mukkombu is a picnic spot located at a distance of about 18 km from the city.Mukkombu has its own amusement park, Gardens and fishing areas, to keep your entire family entertained. The upper dam constructed across the river of Kaveri can also be visited and is equally majestic. boating and fishing facilities are also available at the dam.

ST.JOSEPH’S CHURCH: Built in 1792, the St. Joseph’s Church is one of the most beautiful churches in all South India. It is also one of the oldest Churches of India. It was built by Schwartz.The church was built during the time of mass conversions to Christianity, as initiated by the British under their rule in India. It is situated near the Teppakulam, in the centre of the town. The church is located close to the famous Maingaurd Gate, which has been a part of many historical events associated with the colonial rule.

Drop at Trichy Hotel / Railway station / Bus Station. End of a One Day Trichy Local Sightseeing Tour…

Guests are requested to follow the itinerary provided in the One Day Trichy Local Sightseeing tour package. This One day Trichy tour package can not be customized, however if guests prefer to visit different set of places in Trichy and around, they can create their own itinerary and request for a custom quote from cab providers.