"Tiruchirappalli is a city with rich culture and heritage in south India in the state of Tamil Nadu. Ruled by many dynasties and empires at different times, the place shelters a number of age old historic monuments and temples."
Part of a medieval metropolis, Tiruchirappalli today is the 4th largest urban agglomeration of Tamil Nadu. Known for its important role in the Carnatic Wars and called the 'city of temples' Tiruchirappalli is replete with ancient monuments and temples that narrate a thousand stories of the different civilizations that ruled here. From Rockfort, the 3.8 billion years old rocky outcrop atop which is set the Rockfort temple, to Sri Rangam Ranga Nathar temple, world's largest functional temple complex, you will have a time travel experience here. Tiruchirappalli is also renowned as the exporter of the famous cheroot brand, Trichinopoly cigar, that used to be exported in large quantities to Britain in 19th century.