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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