Trichy Holidays

Trichy at a Glance

Trichy, otherwise known as Trichinopoly, is a city in southern India with a long history of occupation and industry, making it one of the most varied and impressive cities in the Tamil Nadu region. Trichy holidays promise a cultural adventure and a fantastic chance to explore one of India's top city break destinations.

Explore Trichy

• Holidays in Trichy offer picturesque scenery, both inside the city and in the surrounding areas. On the outskirts of the city is the popular Mukkombu, a picnic spot and playground, ideal for a family holiday in Tamil nadu. Mukkombu also offers great fishing opportunities, and a great amusement park to keep everybody entertained. If you want to head further out of the city, see the Kallani Dam, built over the River Cauvery. It is the largest water regulation structure in India, and makes for a beautiful scenic walk from end to end, ideal for explorers.

Why a Holiday to Trichy?

• Trichy's churches and temples are numerous – the city has been occupied by a number of civilisations over a time spanning thousands of year, and each has made their mark on the city. Hindu temples include the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, the largest functioning temple in the world, with ornate buildings, a great hall and a royal temple tower. You'll also see on the skyline the colourful Viralimalai Murugan Temple, a towering structure surrounded by orchards and gardens. Christian churches introduced by the British army date back to the 17th-century, such as the historic St Joseph's church, which houses a number of Christian monuments.
• Inside the cosmopolitan city itself, there are the famous shopping opportunities for browsing and buying souvenirs. Chinna Kadai Street is the ideal place to discover quality clothing lines, whether you want to admire the beautiful silk saris and hand-made wedding dress clothes, or discover the traditional jewellery designs and delicious local produce. If you enjoy shopping on your holiday then Goa offers cobbled shopping streets and colourful markets, all waiting to be explored in 2012.
• Trichy's climate varies hugely throughout the year, but for the driest months head there from January to March. Otherwise, even though the aummer months are the hottest, they also promise a lot of rain, so be prepared.