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Tamil Nadu About Tamil Nadu Places to Visit   Tiruchirapalli (Trichy)   Climate and Clothing Getting there Where to stay What to see Shopping Festivals Tiruchirapalli lies 320 km to the south of Madras, on the banks of the Cauvery. The town is dominated by the Rock Fort, perched on a massive rock that soars 83 metres upwards from the surrounding plains. The present fort was built by the Nayak of Madurai and was the scene of Carnatic battles as late as the 18th century. However, there has been a fort on the Tiruchirapalli rock from before the Christian era. Some of the cave inscriptions here, date from the reign of Mahendra Varman 1 (600 to 630 AD). Travel Information Climate Summer (Mar. to Jun.):   Warm Winter ( Nov. To Feb.):   Mildly warm and pleasant Clothing Throughout the year-Cottons Getting There Connected by road to Madras (320 km), Madurai (142 km) and all major towns in South India. Regular bus services. Tiruchirapalli is an important junction of the Southern Railway and is connected to all important towns in South India. Tiruchirapalli has an airport (7 km) and is connected with Madras, Madurai, Singapore, Colombo and Bangalore. Where to Stay Hotel Rajali Hotel Tamil Nadu (Unit I) Hotel Tamil Nadu (Unit II) Municipal Tourist Bungalow Railway Retiring Rooms What to see Museum On Bharathiyar Road with interesting bronze and stone sculptures. Tiruvanaikkaval The temple here has a Siva Lingam almost submerged in water, which flows from a subterranean spring in the sanctum. His name Jambukeswarar is derived from a legend that an elephant once worshipped him under the holy Jambu tree. Vayaloor Located on the outskirts of Tiruchirapalli. There is a small Lord Muruga temple set in the midst of lush green vegetation. St. John's Church Built in 1812, this church has louvred doors which open to convert it into an airy pavilion. Shopping Handicrafts, Brassware. Artificial Diamonds. Cigars. Handloom sarees. Lungis. Pith models. Festivals Mohini Alagaram, Vaikunta Ekadasi Garuda Sevai, Flower Festival and Car Festival at Srirangam during the last week of December and first week of January. The Float Festival at Teppakkulam is during the months of March-April.