Tiruchirappalli, India
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About Tiruchirappalli, India
Tiruchirappalli, commonly known as Trichy, is an ancient city in Tamil Nadu situated on the banks of the Kaveri River. It is famous for the Rockfort temple complex, the Ranganathaswamy Temple at Srirangam, and as a center of engineering education and manufacturing.
Time zone details
Tiruchirappalli observes IST (Asia/Kolkata in the IANA database). The UTC offset and any daylight saving transitions are handled automatically by your browser's time zone library. If you're scheduling a meeting or call, use our time zone converter for an exact difference on a specific date.
Calling India from abroad
The international dialing code for India is +91. To call a phone number in Tiruchirappalli, dial your country's international access code, then +91, then the local number (drop the leading zero if there is one).
Currency in India
The official currency is INR (₹). Exchange rates fluctuate daily — check a currency converter for the latest rate against your home currency before any transaction.
Languages spoken
Common languages include Tamil, English.
Top places to visit in Tiruchirappalli
- Rockfort Temple — Ancient hilltop temple complex carved into a 273-foot rock with stunning views.
- Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple — World's largest functioning Hindu temple at nearby Srirangam.
- Jambukeswarar Temple — One of the Pancha Bhoota Stalams, representing the element of water.
Top local foods of Tiruchirappalli
- Trichy biryani — Distinctive seeraga samba rice biryani with milder spicing than Hyderabadi style.
- Atho — Burmese-Tamil fusion noodle salad popular with locals, served at street stalls.
- Adai aviyal — Crispy lentil pancakes paired with a mixed-vegetable coconut stew.
Working with someone in Tiruchirappalli
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