Tiruchirappalli
India · State of Tamil N?duIN
City in Tamil Nadu, India
Tiruchirappalli, also known as Trichy or historically as Trichinopoly, is a major tier II city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and the administrative headquarters of Tiruchirappalli district. The city is credited with being the most livable and cleanest city in Tamil Nadu, as well as the fifth safest city for women in India. It is the fourth largest urban agglomeration in the state. Located 322 kilometres (200 mi) south of Chennai and 374 kilometres (232 mi) north of Kanyakumari, Tiruchirappalli sits almost at the geographic centre of Tamil Nadu. The Cauvery Delta begins 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) west of the city where the Kaveri river splits into two, forming the island of Srirangam which is now incorporated into the Tiruchirappalli City Municipal Corporation. The city occupies an area of 167.23 square kilometres (64.57 sq mi) and had a population of 916,857 in 2011.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 916,857
- Coordinates
- 10.816, 78.697
- Timezone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Elevation
- 82 m
Overview of Tiruchirappalli
Travellers heading to State of Tamil N?du, India will find Tiruchirappalli, a sizeable city. About 916,857 people are based here. And that scale sets the rhythm of a stay. The local offer centres on adventure, culture and nature. It lies in the northern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar.
Things to do in Tiruchirappalli
Adventure in Tiruchirappalli
(2)For adventure, expect Escape Room and Treasure Hunts. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Tiruchirappalli's own activity tags.
Culture in Tiruchirappalli
(2)Our data lists Bridges and Museums as culture options here. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Tiruchirappalli.
Nature in Tiruchirappalli
(2)On the nature side, Tiruchirappalli offers Caves and Geological Formations. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Tiruchirappalli. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Best time to visit Tiruchirappalli
Museums, food and nightlife keep Tiruchirappalli viable all year.
Getting there & around
Tiruchirappalli works as a gateway: long-distance arrivals, then buses, trams or metro on the ground. Set your clock to Asia/Kolkata on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Tiruchirappalli that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tiruchirappalli known for?
- Travellers associate Tiruchirappalli with adventure, culture and nature. It sits in State of Tamil N?du, India and counts about 916,857 residents.
- What can you do in Tiruchirappalli?
- Tiruchirappalli is tagged with Escape Room, Treasure Hunts, Bridges, Museums and Caves, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Tiruchirappalli?
- Museums, food and nightlife keep Tiruchirappalli viable all year.
- Where is Tiruchirappalli located?
- Tiruchirappalli belongs to State of Tamil N?du, India, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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