Trichy

Trichy or trichinapally is situated on the bank of river cavery. The city was a chola citadel from sangam age the Pandyas, 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 carnatic wars in 18 century. Sightseeing includes visit to Sri Ranganathaswami Temple - stands as the biggest temple complex in the country, Rock Fort temple - built by the Pallavas as a small cave temple,It is a stiff climb, up the 437 steps cut into the stone to the top but well worth the view. Sri Thayumanaswamy a temple dedicated to Siva halfway up. Ranganathar - This superb temple complex at Srirangam is surrounded by seven concentric walls with 21 gopurams and is probably the largest in India.