RockFort Temple, Tiruchirapalli

Contents

• 1 Architecture
• 2 Legend / Local stories
• 3 Photo Gallery
• 4 How to Reach:
  • • 4.0.1 By Air
    • 4.0.2 By Train
    • 4.0.3 By Road
• 5 Address
• 6 Contact Details

The most famous land mark of Tiruchirappalli is Rockfort Temple. It is also called as Ucchi Pillaiyar Kovil. It is in the heart of the city. This is a 275 ft. tall rock structure. It is reached by a step flight of 437 steps cut into the rock. Halfway up is the Sri Thayumanaswamy Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva. It has a 100 pillared hall, and a Vimana. There are inscription in these temple that date back to 3rd century B.C. From its summit tourists can get a fantastic view of the town plus its other main landmark, Srirangam, Cauvery River, Coleroon River, Thiruvanaikal Kovil, etc. The temple is located 5 kms from Central Bus Stand and 1 km from Chathiram Bus Stand. Trichy. Government and private bus services are available to reach Rockfort.

Architecture

Legend / Local stories

Photo Gallery

0431 270 4621, RockFort Temple, Tiruchirapalli

0431 270 4621, RockFort Temple, Tiruchirapalli

RockFort Temple, RockFort Temple, Tiruchirapalli

How to Reach:

By Air

Tiruchirappalli International Airport

By Train

Tiruchirappalli Junction

By Road

Tiruchirappali – Chtram Bus stand-Buses are available from Central Bus Stand

Address

 Tiruchirapalli Rock Fort, N Andar St, Teppakulam, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu 620002

Contact Details

0431 270 4621

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