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Cities : Trichy ( Tiruchirappalli ) Travel Guide Trichy ( Tiruchirappalli ) 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. : Area : 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 Hospital Facillities : Hospitals Government Headquarters Hospital, Railway Hospital, Golden Rock, Child Jesus Hospital, Cantonment, Dr. Joseph Eye Hospital, Melapudur. Many private hospitals are also available. Chemists : Available. |
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