Know the city
Trichy's story, from the early Chola capital at Woraiyur to the rock, the temples and the old stone dam. And a good desk if you need one while you are here.
A workcation in Trichy: where to work and what to see
Visiting Tiruchirappalli but still working? Plan a rhythm of early sightseeing, afternoon deep work in cool air, and evenings by the rivers.
Rockfort: the rock that watches over Trichy
A great rock rises from the middle of Tiruchirappalli, carrying cave temples, a fort and a long stairway to a summit with a view of the rivers and the city.
Thiruvanaikaval: the temple of water
Among the five great elemental temples of Shiva, Thiruvanaikaval is the one tied to water, with a spring at its sanctum and an elephant in its legend.
Srirangam: a whole town inside a temple
On an island between the Kaveri and the Kollidam, the Ranganathaswamy temple holds streets, homes and shops within its walls. A guide for curious visitors.
The Kaveri and the Kollidam: the rivers that shaped Trichy
Two rivers wrap around the Srirangam island and feed the Kaveri delta. See how the Kaveri and the Kollidam shaped Tiruchirappalli's temples, fields and history.
Kallanai: the old stone dam that still feeds a delta
The Kallanai, or Grand Anicut, on the Kaveri near Tiruchirappalli is credited by tradition to Karikala Chola and still sends river water into the delta.
Karikala Chola: the king who tamed a river
Karikala Chola is the best-known early Chola king, praised in Sangam poems and credited by tradition with the Kallanai. Meet the ruler behind Uraiyur's story.
Woraiyur (Uraiyur): the early Chola capital
Woraiyur, the present-day name of ancient Uraiyur, was an early Chola capital in Sangam literature. Meet the old city inside today's Trichy.
