Also known as Tiruchirappalli, the Tamil Nadu city of Trichy is a fascinating blend of ancient temples and colourful local culture. The most famous attraction in the city is Rockfort Temple, a vital centre of battle during the Carnatic Wars in the 18th century. Perched on its lofty rock outcrop, the temple allows visitors to admire the architecture and views from its ramparts. All around the temple complex are churches and missions dating the 1760s, adding another interesting element to Trichy. Nowadays, the city is known for its production of handicrafts and products like handmade cloth. Right in the river is one of India's largest temple complexes, Sri Ranganatha Swami Temple, covering a huge river island. Another wonderful temple complex can be found nearby at Jambukeshwara. The atmosphere in Trichy is mainly industrial so visitors rarely spend more than a day or two here. But there are several decent Trichy hotels catering to the steady flow of Hindu pilgrims and tourists passing through this part of Tamil Nadu.

other spellings: triche otel, tirchy hotell, trichi hote, tichyhotels, trechy hotle, trichi hotes