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Trichur Travel Guide
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. Fairs & Festivals :
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.
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 TELEPHONE NUMBERS
Railway Enquiry, Tel:131
Bus Enquiry: DCTC, Tel: 40425,
Collector's Office, tel:40301
Head Post Office, Tel: 40575,
Airport, Tel:25361
HR & CE,Tel: 23844,
Cantonment Police Station, Tel: 40692,
Income tax Tel: 40201.
Excursion In Trichur
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.
AvUdaiar 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.
