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Sitting pretty at Tamil Nadu's heart, this city of temples consumes its visitors in a combination of spirituality and soul. And that massive rock poking out of the landscape? It's older than the Himalayas and topped with a Ganesha temple that requires 437 steps and sturdy calf muscles to reach. But beyond Tiruchirappalli’s (Trichy) gopuram-packed skyline lies proper history – Chola kings built a dam here that's been watering fields for two millennia (seriously), street food vendors churn out life-changing dosas, and temple festivals transform traffic into cheerful chaos. Whether you're here for Srirangam's mind-boggling scale or just riverside tranquillity, prepare to have every sense engaged.
That Rock Fort climb rewards you with eagles circling below while Srirangam's 21 gopurams stretch endlessly.
Duck the Srirangam morning rush for the Pallava cave temples carved into Rock Fort's base.
With 400-odd temples demanding attention, temple fatigue hits hard, so be sure to pace yourself. The midday sun turns those stone steps into a barefoot endurance test too.
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